Child poverty continues to climb in the city
June 16, 2026
For the third consecutive year, child poverty rates have risen in Toronto, disproportionately affecting families who are immigrants, racialized or have a single parent in their households, according to Social Planning Toronto’s 2026 Child and Family Poverty Report Card. The report is titled Advancing the Promise for Toronto’s Children and was released June 9. Campaign 2000, which… Continue reading Child poverty continues to climb in the city
Let’s move with Seniors this month!
June 5, 2026
June is Seniors Month – a time to recognize and honour the vital role that older adults play in our families, communities, and society. Seniors are Ontario’s fastest growing demographic. The number of seniors aged 65 and over is projected to increase significantly, from 2.8 million or 18.4 per cent of population in 2022, to… Continue reading Let’s move with Seniors this month!
We’ve got PRIDE this month
June 4, 2026
June is PRIDE month – our annual time to come together to celebrate and recognize the collective joy, resilience, grief, and strength that exists every day in our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In 2026, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights are under growing threat – not only abroad but here in Canada. We are seeing rising incidents of hate, well-funded campaigns… Continue reading We’ve got PRIDE this month
FST marks AccessAbility Week
May 28, 2026
Family Service Toronto is pleased to join individuals, communities and other workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion during National AccessAbility Week, from May 31 to June 6. This special week is dedicated to celebrating the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities, as well as promoting efforts to increase… Continue reading FST marks AccessAbility Week
Interested in FST membership?
May 19, 2026
Check out our membership page to review changes to our corporate membership structure that came into effect in September 2024 to ensure FST’s compliance with the Ontario Not For Profit Corporations Act. “FST has two classes of membership – one voting, applicable to community members, and the other non-voting, applicable to all FST employees,” notes Executive Assistant Anne Dragone.… Continue reading Interested in FST membership?
FST releases client infographic
May 6, 2026
FST completes an annual review of the socio-demographic data of our clients to better understand the communities we serve. In 2025-2026, through Mental Health, Gender-Based Violence, Community Engagement, DS Options/Children, Triage Case Management and Person-Directed Planning programs, FST served 5,125 clients. In addition, 12,740 clients were supported through the Passport program. The key insights from… Continue reading FST releases client infographic
Connections boost mental health
April 29, 2026
The theme of Canadian Mental Health Week (May 4-10) is Come Together, Canada and stands as a reminder of just how much connection matters in strengthening our mental health. At a time when many people are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or disconnected, coming together matters more than ever. Connection protects our mental health by helping us… Continue reading Connections boost mental health
Join a Spring virtual group
April 27, 2026
Spring is in the air and a new season brings the opportunity to join one of Family Service Toronto’s several virtual workshops or groups. Options-Children program offers the Caregivers Support Group starting May 7, and on May 28 the virtual workshop: Because You Need a Break Too where you can learn about different types of respite,… Continue reading Join a Spring virtual group
We celebrate our volunteers
April 20, 2026
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) is a time to recognize and celebrate both FST’s volunteers and the millions of Canadians who contribute to building stronger and more inclusive communities every day. FST was started over 100 years ago by a group of volunteers who came together as the Neighbourhood Workers Association. Their mission was to… Continue reading We celebrate our volunteers
Focus on holistic child care
April 13, 2026
Join Family Service Toronto on April 29 for a groundbreaking conference on a new approach to supporting child development through integrated, holistic care. If you are passionate about building stronger developmental systems for children then don’t miss Children Services Conference 2026, a full-day event dedicated to exploring innovative, cross-sectoral approaches that put children’s well-being at… Continue reading Focus on holistic child care
Research program studies trauma
February 26, 2026
Have you experienced childhood trauma? Are you interested in participating in a group that is part of a research study? The Resourced and Resilient Group offers adults tools, strategies, and skills to support recovery from the long-term impacts of childhood trauma. This program is offered in separate groups for women, men, and LGBTQ+ adults, ensuring… Continue reading Research program studies trauma
Poverty: Rising and Deepening
February 25, 2026
Child poverty has risen for the third consecutive year, with nearly 30,000 additional children falling into poverty according to the 2025 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty from Campaign 2000, a non-partisan coalition of 120 groups and individuals co-ordinated by Family Service Toronto. Today, 802,000 children (10.7%) live in poverty using Canada’s official measure,… Continue reading Poverty: Rising and Deepening