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Welcome to Family Link!
In an effort to be more environmentally and financially responsible, TVCC is changing the way we distribute information to clients, families and our community. The Family Link newsletter and the Opportunities to Participate brochure will no longer be mailed to individual homes. Instead copies of our publication will be available in TVCC waiting areas, through you child's therapist, on our website www.tvcc.on.ca or via email. To subscribe to our electronic mailing list, please email
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Please help us spread the word! Thank you!
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Call for Participants!!
Client Families Focus Group
Thames Valley Children's Centre needs client families to participate in an upcoming focus group. We're interested in getting feedback from you about our organization.
Sessions will take place on May 11 & 12, 2010 with two sessions running each day at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
If you would like to participate in a focus group session, or you would like more information, please contact Michelle Allen in Community Relations by phone or email at (519) 685-8680 ext 53458 or
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"In the Bag" Auxiliary Fashion Show
Aneika Lafayette, Jayden Orchard, Ethan Orchard, Owen Orchard
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The Thames Valley Children's Centre Auxiliary is proud to annouce that their annual Fashion Show was a huge success. Over 165 guests attended the event held at the London Club on April 18, 2010.
Models wore fashions courtesy of Life Styles, iN Fashion, Jas Shoes, Andrew Douglas Mens Wear and Bonnie Togs. Hair and makeup was provided by Entrenous Hair and Makeup.
The Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who made the event a huge success, including the Thames Valley Children's Centre Client Ambassador Jeremy Green and this year's models:
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 News from the 28th Annual London Life Forest City Road Races: Race Wrap-up
The 28th Annual London Life Forest City Road Races were held in Victoria Park on May 2nd. Over 2,100 runners participated in the half-marathon, 10km, 5km and Fun Run events.
The Race Committee would like to send out a big "thank you" to our sponsors, volunteers and to everyone who participated in the event and helped to make it a huge success.
A reminder for all of our participants:
Also, visit Ryder Photography's website for all of the official event photos!
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New Funding for Thames Valley
Children's Centre
On April 16, 2020 local MPPs Deb Matthews, Chris Bentley and Khalil Ramal visited Thames Valley Children's Centre to announce that additional funding will be added to the Centre's annual base budget.
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services will provide Thames Valley Children's Centre with an additional $738,000 in funding per year for the next three years. The money will be put towards the ehnahcement of the Centre's Rehab Services with the aim of reducing client wait lists.
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Spotlight on... Becky Alves
Sixteen year-old Becky Alves is a very special teenager. Becky is best known for her campaign to raise awareness of autism. She is a member of the Ingersoll Kiwanis KEY (Kiwanis Educating Youth) Club and an active fundraiser.
Both of Becky's brothers, Alex and Todd were born with autism. As a result, they require a lot of extra care and attention. Both boys own dogs (named "Pepsi" and "Boomer") from Autism Dog Services (ADS) a non-profit organization currently led by Wade Beattie that provides support for children and youth with Autism. The dogs help Alex and Todd in their day-to-day life by keeping them safe and focused. They also provide companionship for the teens.
To learn more about Becky and her family visit her website.
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 A Cut for a Cause
On April 17, 2010, eight-year-old Megan Switzer cut off 10 inches of her hair and donated it to Angel Hair for Kids, a program of A Child's Voice Foundation that provides wigs and hair loss solutions to financially disadvantaged children who have lost their hair due to a medical condition or treatment.
Megan also asked for donations in support of her initiative. Money was raised not only for Angel Hair for Kids, but also for Thames Valley Children's Centre.
Megan raised over $1,200 in donations, and $650 was donated to Thames Valley Children's Centre. A special thanks to Eskape Hair and Esthetics of Lambeth, Ontario who hosted the event.
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Getting Started at TVCC
"Getting Started at TVCC" is a new service created to support families who are new to TVCC. The service was created to ensure that our clients and their families are connected to all of the resources at the Centre.
There is a "Getting Started at TVCC" team comprised of staff in Therapy Services, Service Coordination and Intake. This team has acted on the Guiding Principles of the Advisory Committee and put the program into action.
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"Reach for the Stars" Birthday Club
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"I Can" Newsletter:
Sharing Information to Increase Participation
"I Can" is a monthly newsletter to help kids who use augmentative communication to increase their participation. A new topic is featured in each newsletter. Click here for the latest edition.
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Mother's Day
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Let's Play!!
May 13 - June 24
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Children with special needs and their caregiver/parent will have an opportunity to explore different types of play in a supportive group environment.
This is a free program for children aged 0.5-2.5 years.
For information contact Sasha Chircoski at
(519) 685-8700
ext 53396
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| For mothers... |
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A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan
When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. ~Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty
A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled. ~Emily Dickinson |
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