Read our 2025-26 Annual Report
October 30, 2026
FST’s 2025-26 Annual Report and our 2025-26 Audited Financial Statementsare available for download or online reading. The Annual Report highlights programs and client services and statistics on FST’s work and community outreach. It also covers organizational highlights and changes over the previous year. The independent Auditor’s Report released June 29, 2026, notes the statements fairly… Continue reading Read our 2025-26 Annual Report
Join a Fall workshop/group
October 29, 2026
It’s not too late to register for one of Family Service Toronto’s several virtual or in-person workshops or groups this Fall. Among the groups open for registration are: See our Workshops and Groups page for current groups and upcoming sessions. In-person single walk-in counselling sessions are available Thursdays at our 355 Church Street location. For… Continue reading Join a Fall workshop/group
Virtual counselling only Oct. 29
October 28, 2026
Our Thursday Walk-In counselling service at 355 Church Street will be available for virtual sessions only on Thursday Oct. 29. In-person sessions will not be available. To register call our Service Access Unit at 416-595-9618 for a virtual appointment on Oct. 29 between 2:30 pm to 7 p.m. with the last registration at 6:15 p.m.… Continue reading Virtual counselling only Oct. 29
C2000 sends Bill S-212 open letter
September 23, 2026
On September 23, Campaign 2000 sent an open letter, endorsed by 50 partners, to the Prime Minister, Secretaries of State and all elected officials urging them to pass Bill S-212, An Act respecting a national strategy for children and youth, without delay. This Bill would require the federal government to work across jurisdictions, with First… Continue reading C2000 sends Bill S-212 open letter
Shape our community services
September 1, 2026
Family Service Toronto is inviting community members to participate in our online Community Needs Assessment. Developed with input from community members, this survey will help us better understand the needs, experiences, and service priorities across our community. Your feedback will help identify service gaps, barriers to accessing support, and opportunities to strengthen programs and meaningful… Continue reading Shape our community services
Options programs are renamed
August 19, 2026
The names of our Options programs for Children and Adults have been updated to create stronger alignment with our broader Developmental Services work and supports. Effective Aug. 17 the programs are now known as: “We will continue to provide high-quality case management and navigation services that support both children and adults with developmental disabilities and… Continue reading Options programs are renamed
Read our 2025-26 Annual Report
July 16, 2026
FST’s 2025-26 Annual Report and our 2025-26 Audited Financial Statements are now available for download or online reading. The Annual Report highlights programs and client services and statistics on FST’s work and community outreach. It also covers organizational highlights and changes over the previous year. The independent Auditor’s Report released June 29, 2026, notes the… Continue reading Read our 2025-26 Annual Report
FST launches youth program
June 30, 2026
Family Service Toronto has launched a new counselling program for youth with autism, ages 12-17. Counselling is provided by a registered psychotherapist or social worker and includes an assessment and up to 12 sessions of counselling. Developed in response to the need for accessible, specialized, and developmentally appropriate mental health services, the program was created… Continue reading FST launches youth program
City’s child poverty deepens
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 City’s child poverty deepens
We’ve got PRIDE this month
June 14, 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
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!
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