FIT program ends in October
July 4, 2025
After careful consideration, FST has made the difficult decision to close the Families in Transition (FIT) program effective October 10, 2025. The decision to end the program after more than 40 years was made after thorough consideration of its impact on clients, staff and the wider FST community. FST’s 2025/26 budget identified the need for… Continue reading FIT program ends in October
FST posts audited financials
July 2, 2025
Our 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements are now available for download or online reading. The independent Auditor’s Report released June 30, 2025 notes the statements fairly reflect the financial position of FST as of March 31, 2025 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards… Continue reading FST posts audited financials
Final SDG report available now
May 7, 2025
Campaign 2000 is pleased to advise that the final report of their Localizing Canada’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Project is now available. Titled Final Report – Localizing Canada’s Commitment to the SDGs, it is available with and without appendices on SDG Campaign 2000 website. The three-year project, co-led by C2000 with Citizens… Continue reading Final SDG report available now
FST opens board recruitment
May 6, 2025
Family Service Toronto is recruiting volunteers to join its board of directors and committees beginning in the 2025-26 governance year. FST’s board and committee members are individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives coming from the mental health, social services, non-profit, business, legal, government and academic sectors. FST is currently seeking skills/expertise in: Application deadline is… Continue reading FST opens board recruitment
Time to unmask mental health
May 2, 2025
Canadian Mental Health Week (May 5-11) provides a focus on assisting those with mental health challenges to lift the mask they often hide behind to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination. “Living with a mental health or substance use challenge is hard enough; masking can make it even harder,” advises the Canadian Mental Health Association… Continue reading Time to unmask mental health
FST releases new client infographic
April 11, 2025
FST completes an annual review of the socio-demographic data of our clients to better understand the communities we serve. In 2023-2024, through Mental Health, Gender-Based Violence, Community Engagement, DS Options and Person-Directed Planning programs, FST served 3,744 clients. In addition, 11,267 clients were supported through the Passport program. The key insights from the 2023-24 data… Continue reading FST releases new client infographic
Join a Spring virtual group
March 11, 2025
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. Among the virtual groups open for registration are Emotional Self-Regulation, a six-week fee-based group starting April 10 for individuals interested in learning strategies to reduce anxiety and distress. Also offered virtually… Continue reading Join a Spring virtual group
FST presents at poverty conference
March 4, 2025
FST’s Leila Sarangi (Senior Director Strategy and Innovation/National Director of Campaign 2000) and Project Researcher Hannah Barrie will join speakers from Jamaica and the United Kingdom next Thursday (March 13) at a free virtual conference exploring themes of intersection and poverty and their relationship to social problems. Titled Intersectionality: Is Poverty the Missing Link?, the… Continue reading FST presents at poverty conference
We need your help!
February 27, 2025
FST’s service users are asked to participate in an online client survey to assist with our 2026-2031 strategic planning process. FST is working on the plan with two consulting firms – People Minded Business and Sisonke Inc. – which have designed the survey for service beneficiaries. They hope to gather thoughts and ideas about where… Continue reading We need your help!
FST marks Black History Month
February 3, 2025
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the numerous contributions and achievements of Black Canadians and their communities. However, it is also a time to reflect on Canada’s painful history and the distinct challenges that Black people in Canada continue to face in their daily lives, such as systemic barriers, racism… Continue reading FST marks Black History Month
FST ED elected TPSB Vice Chair
January 14, 2025
Family Service Toronto congratulates Executive Director Chris Brillinger on his Jan. 14, 2025 election as Vice Chair of the Toronto Police Service Board (TPSB). “I have come to understand just how important the work of the Toronto Police Service Board is in my time as a member,” said Chris, who was appointed to the Board… Continue reading FST ED elected TPSB Vice Chair
Join a Winter virtual group
January 7, 2025
A new month and new year brings the opportunity to join one of Family Service Toronto’s several Winter virtual workshops or groups. Among the virtual groups open for registration are Co-parenting: Embracing the Ebbs and Flows (sliding scale fee) for parents wanting to develop an understanding of healthy co-parenting strategies, Developmental Disabilities Resource Workshop for… Continue reading Join a Winter virtual group