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Events

[Webinar] Understanding and Supporting Children with Complex Developmental Trauma
Dec
4

[Webinar] Understanding and Supporting Children with Complex Developmental Trauma

Children who have experienced neglect, abuse, or loss often carry the lasting effects of complex trauma. This 90-minute webinar—led by Maude Champagne, RSW, MSW, PhD— explores how early adversity impacts brain development and behaviour, offering practical strategies to support healing, strengthen relationships, and create safe, nurturing environments.

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[North] Breathe with Me—North Bay
Dec
4

[North] Breathe with Me—North Bay

Join us on December 4, 2025, for an evening of rest and connection with Breath With Me – Tanya De. This special session invites caregivers in our Peer to Peer Support Network to slow down, breathe, and recharge together. Registration required.

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[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session
Dec
9

[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support Group] Kinship
Dec
11

[Support Group] Kinship

Our monthly support group for kinship families provides a safe space for kinship parents and caregivers to connect with others raising children in their extended family. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

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[East] Winter Crafts & Connection—Prescott
Dec
14

[East] Winter Crafts & Connection—Prescott

Join us on December 14, 2025, from 12–3 PM at the Alaine Chartrand Community Centre in Prescott for Winter Crafts and Connection! A free family event with crafts, games, warm lunch, and cocoa — celebrating creativity, connection, and winter magic for caregivers and families. Registration required.

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[Support Group] AFCCA—Kinship, Peer-Led Support Group
Dec
17

[Support Group] AFCCA—Kinship, Peer-Led Support Group

When aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, or other family/community members are caring for a child expressing aggressive behaviour, there can be additional challenges that arise from needing to navigate extended family dynamics and complex, multi-generational relationships. This monthly, peer-facilitated support group provides a virtual space that allows our community of kinship families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support Group] Ages & Stages (14-19+ years)
Dec
17

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (14-19+ years)

Join other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement & comfort from others on a similar adventure! Topics can include reaching independence, transitioning to adult services, risky behaviour, socialization, emotions, school, money management and more. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections 

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[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child
Dec
17

[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child

A welcoming space for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQI+ children and youth to connect, share, and grow. Together, we explore real-life topics like navigating school and social settings, supporting gender-affirming care, talking with family, and creating safe, affirming environments. You are not alone—join us in building a strong, supportive community. This is a support group for parents and caregivers registered with the Interwoven Connections Peer to Peer Support Network.

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[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session
Dec
23

[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates
Jan
5

[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates

Are you a someone who self-identifies as a father who is experiencing AFCCA (Aggression Toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence)?

Join us for an unique eight-session opportunity with Al Coates, U.K Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). In this group, learn valuable tools and strategies to navigate AFCCA situations that include topics such as NVR informed parenting, social norms around fatherhood, supporting your partner in two-parent homes, and where to find peer support.

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[Support Group] Kinship
Jan
8

[Support Group] Kinship

Our monthly support group for kinship families provides a safe space for kinship parents and caregivers to connect with others raising children in their extended family. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

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[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session
Jan
13

[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support group] Nurturing Attachment
Jan
20

[Support group] Nurturing Attachment

Attachment plays a central role in our social and emotional development, and every child or youth touched by permanency has experienced an attachment disruption. Join us as we acknowledge that loss, explore practical strategies to focus on and strengthen attachment, and discuss the joys and challenges that you may be facing.

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[Support Group] AFCCA—Kinship, Peer-Led Support Group
Jan
21

[Support Group] AFCCA—Kinship, Peer-Led Support Group

When aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, or other family/community members are caring for a child expressing aggressive behaviour, there can be additional challenges that arise from needing to navigate extended family dynamics and complex, multi-generational relationships. This monthly, peer-facilitated support group provides a virtual space that allows our community of kinship families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support Group] Ages & Stages (14-19+ years)
Jan
21

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (14-19+ years)

Join other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement & comfort from others on a similar adventure! Topics can include reaching independence, transitioning to adult services, risky behaviour, socialization, emotions, school, money management and more. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections 

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[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session
Jan
27

[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates
Feb
2

[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates

Are you a someone who self-identifies as a father who is experiencing AFCCA (Aggression Toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence)?

Join us for an unique eight-session opportunity with Al Coates, U.K Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). In this group, learn valuable tools and strategies to navigate AFCCA situations that include topics such as NVR informed parenting, social norms around fatherhood, supporting your partner in two-parent homes, and where to find peer support.

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Family Day Events
Feb
7
to Feb 8

Family Day Events

Join us this February to celebrate Family Day at in-person events held across Ontario. Check out our list of offerings to find something in your region. Events are open to caregivers that are registered with the Peer to Peer Support Network and their families.

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Family Day Events
Feb
21
to Feb 22

Family Day Events

Join us this February to celebrate Family Day at in-person events held across Ontario. Check out our list of offerings to find something in your region. Events are open to caregivers that are registered with the Peer to Peer Support Network and their families.

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[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child
Feb
25

[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child

A welcoming space for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQI+ children and youth to connect, share, and grow. Together, we explore real-life topics like navigating school and social settings, supporting gender-affirming care, talking with family, and creating safe, affirming environments. You are not alone—join us in building a strong, supportive community. This is a support group for parents and caregivers registered with the Interwoven Connections Peer to Peer Support Network.

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[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates
Mar
2

[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates

Are you a someone who self-identifies as a father who is experiencing AFCCA (Aggression Toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence)?

Join us for an unique eight-session opportunity with Al Coates, U.K Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). In this group, learn valuable tools and strategies to navigate AFCCA situations that include topics such as NVR informed parenting, social norms around fatherhood, supporting your partner in two-parent homes, and where to find peer support.

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[Support group] Nurturing Attachment
Mar
17

[Support group] Nurturing Attachment

Attachment plays a central role in our social and emotional development, and every child or youth touched by permanency has experienced an attachment disruption. Join us as we acknowledge that loss, explore practical strategies to focus on and strengthen attachment, and discuss the joys and challenges that you may be facing.

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[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child
Apr
22

[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child

A welcoming space for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQI+ children and youth to connect, share, and grow. Together, we explore real-life topics like navigating school and social settings, supporting gender-affirming care, talking with family, and creating safe, affirming environments. You are not alone—join us in building a strong, supportive community. This is a support group for parents and caregivers registered with the Interwoven Connections Peer to Peer Support Network.

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[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child
Jun
24

[Support group] Safe & Seen: Supporting Your 2SLGBTQI+ Child

A welcoming space for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQI+ children and youth to connect, share, and grow. Together, we explore real-life topics like navigating school and social settings, supporting gender-affirming care, talking with family, and creating safe, affirming environments. You are not alone—join us in building a strong, supportive community. This is a support group for parents and caregivers registered with the Interwoven Connections Peer to Peer Support Network.

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[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates
Dec
1

[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates

Are you a someone who self-identifies as a father who is experiencing AFCCA (Aggression Toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence)?

Join us for an unique eight-session opportunity with Al Coates, U.K Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). In this group, learn valuable tools and strategies to navigate AFCCA situations that include topics such as NVR informed parenting, social norms around fatherhood, supporting your partner in two-parent homes, and where to find peer support.

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[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session
Nov
25

[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support Group] Ages & Stages (14-19+ years)
Nov
19

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (14-19+ years)

Join other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement & comfort from others on a similar adventure! Topics can include reaching independence, transitioning to adult services, risky behaviour, socialization, emotions, school, money management and more. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections 

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[Support Group] AFCCA—Kinship, Peer-Led Support Group
Nov
19

[Support Group] AFCCA—Kinship, Peer-Led Support Group

When aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, or other family/community members are caring for a child expressing aggressive behaviour, there can be additional challenges that arise from needing to navigate extended family dynamics and complex, multi-generational relationships. This monthly, peer-facilitated support group provides a virtual space that allows our community of kinship families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[Support group] Nurturing Attachment
Nov
18

[Support group] Nurturing Attachment

Attachment plays a central role in our social and emotional development, and every child or youth touched by permanency has experienced an attachment disruption. Join us as we acknowledge that loss, explore practical strategies to focus on and strengthen attachment, and discuss the joys and challenges that you may be facing.

View Event →
[Support Group] Kinship
Nov
13

[Support Group] Kinship

Our monthly support group for kinship families provides a safe space for kinship parents and caregivers to connect with others raising children in their extended family. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

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[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session
Nov
11

[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

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[East] Family Potluck
Nov
8

[East] Family Potluck

Join with other Interwoven Connections community families for a wonderful afternoon of connection, laughter, and magic at the Tom Brown Arena in Ottawa! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a potluck with other families. Plus, be amazed by a special performance from a magician that will entertain both kids and adults alike. Come ready to connect, share stories, and create lasting memories with your community. We can’t wait to see you there!

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