{"id":10616,"date":"2020-12-30T23:33:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T03:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/family-and-child-care-support\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T21:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T02:32:20","slug":"family-and-child-care-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/services\/programs\/family-and-child-care-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many different situations surrounding families. The program is for support groups where people facing common situations can share their concerns, obtain information, and expand the harmony of mutual assistance, as well as childcare support and support for families that tend to be isolated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single Mother Support Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a support group for single mothers and those who are considering to be single mothers to exchange information and share experiences. It is facilitated by licensed therapists and JSS social worker staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather once a month. Please contact smsg@jss.ca<\/a> for more detail and a schedule for sign-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This program is made possible through the generous support of Eiko Toyosawa, M.D. (funding).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kakehashi no Kai <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a self-help group for parents of children with developmental and learning disabilities. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where parents can relax and share their experiences such as concerns or happiness with each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca<\/a> for more detail and a schedule for sign-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This program received a generous donation from Toronto Buddhist Church in 2025 to support new immigrants from Japan to establish in Canada. We truly appreciate the kindness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Other programs for families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n