Resources
Early Years Family Resource Centres Near You
Provincial Early Years Family Resource Centres in Saskatchewan can be found at the following link:
Developmental Milestones
Here is a link to our developmental milestones, available for download in PDF form:
Parenting Resources
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1-877-964-5501
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Emergency & Crisis Services
Including Intimate Partner Violence Outreach / Support / Groups:
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102-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 244-1027
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76 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 975-8300
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201-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 244-2294
24 Hour Crisis Line: (306) 244-2224
Resources to Support Mental Health
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209 Fairmont Drive, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 665-7013
Provides recreational, social, and clinical services to children and youth on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
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1301 Avenue P North, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 384-9333
Provides education and support to individuals living with mental health disorders and their families.
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102-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 244-1027
Offers counselling services, family violence prevention and outreach, and therapeutic group sessions.
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715 Queen Street, Saskatoon SK.
(306) 655-7777
Offers counseling services to children, youth, and adults at no charge.
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200-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 244-7773
Provides individual and group counseling services on a sliding scale. Programs are offered for parents as well as their children.
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https://www.counsellingconnectsask.ca/
Provides free counseling services that can be booked 24-48 hours in advance.
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Keri Whitehead – (639) 471-9892
Allie Ekdhal-Johnston – (306) 527-3976
autism.navigation@saskhealthauthority.ca
Helps connect families to local supports, provides education, and assists families with applying for funding.
Resources for Family and Youth
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122-3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 933-5961
Helps people with their immediate needs and provide supports for:
families to safely care for their children
children and youth in care to be successful
people with disabilities to access community-based services
access to affordable housing
and income assistance
to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.
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905 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 665-3889
Provides educational and essential skill building programming for youth ages 16-19 years.
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315 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 975-9999
Provides multiple, culturally appropriate services including emergency and temporary housing for children and families, support services in having families reunited after a child has been apprehended, and visiting suites.
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10-2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 657-3247
Develops individual programs for each child with the family, supplies resources, assists in organizing parent support groups and centre-based activities such as:
parent and tot groupstoddler programs and training workshops, helps families access other community services, and consults with a child's multidisciplinary team which may consist of:
medical personnel
psychologists
speech and language pathologists
occupational therapists
social workers
physiotherapists
dieticians
nurses
community agencies
teachers and educators.
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485 1st Street North
(306) 931-6644
Provides multiple services for parents and young people including housing, drop in programming, food support, educational and employment opportunities, and outreach services.
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102-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 244-1027
Offers counselling services, family violence prevention and outreach, and therapeutic group sessions.
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2-706 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 652-5448
https://www.foundationslearning.com
Provides foundational literacy, learning, and skill development for adults, children, and families.
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1020 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 242-2433
director@havenfamilyconnections.com
www.havenfamilyconnections.com
Provides emergency and respite care for children ages 0-12 years, supports families through in-home support and education, and provides culturally appropriate services.
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336 105th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
1-833-335-5501
https://sktc.ca/jordans-principle/
Responds to unmet needs for First Nations children (ages 0-18) by providing funding for health, social, and educational needs.
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(306) 655-3253
christin.rempel@saskhealthauthority.ca
Kids First is a home-visiting program designed to support families by enhancing parenting knowledge, providing support, and building on familial strengths.
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500-350 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 933-6700
1-800-322-7221
Provides advocacy services for children and youth receiving services from a provincial organization, investigates concerns related to children and youth, provides public education, and advises on any matters related to children and youth.
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231 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 975-1580
Supports and encourages foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province.
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168 Wall Street, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 244-0174
Provides many programs to support children, youth, and families as well as advocacy services.
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200-335 Packham Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 956-6100
Provides multiple services including emergency housing, recreational programming for youth, support and advocacy services for families, and support in applying for Jordan’s Principle.
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602 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK.
(306) 653-7676
https://sktc.sk.ca/white-buffalo-youth-lodge/
Provides educational, nutritional, recreational, social, and cultural programming for youth.
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25-22nd Street East
(306) 652-7515
Provides education and programming for children (ages 0-5) at their Family Resource Centres:
West Centre: 309 Fairmont Drive, Saskatoon, SK.
East Centre: 142-163 Gibson Road, Saskatoon, SK.
Martensville-Warman Centre: 7 Centennial Drive, Martensville, SK.
Resources for Children with Differing Abilities
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3314 Millar Avenue
Saskatoon, SK.The AIM (Ability in Me) program is a provincial non-profit, charitable organization located in Saskatoon offering specialized therapy and innovative programs that support individuals between 0 and 22 years of age with Down syndrome and their families. Services include speech and language therapy, literacy programming, occupational therapy and music therapy. Staff work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, as well as health and education professionals. AIM puts emphasis on the successful inclusion in the home, school, and community settings. No referral required, contact us directly for more information.
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Provides recreational, social, and clinical services to children and youth on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
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CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.
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1-816 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides support services to individuals with varying abilities and their families.
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3031 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides support and advocacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families
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2221 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides educational assessments and support.
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Provides multiple services including housing, recreation, crisis support and more to individuals with disabilities and their families.
2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
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Helps connect families to local supports, provides education, and assists families with applying for funding.
Keri Whitehead
(639) 471-9892Allie Ekdhal-Johnston
(306) 527-3976
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3-511 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides supports and services to children and families who live with hearing impairments.
Pre- and Postnatal Resources
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A Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) resource that provides support for moms, caregivers and newborns before, during and after birth.
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Saskatchewan Breastfeeding Matters is a community-based not-for-profit organization of mothers and health professionals working together since 1988. They work to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in the community as a biological, ecological and cultural norm.
Their vision is to have healthy, happy mothers and children who are assured of adequate support in hospital, at home, in public places, and at work to meet their breastfeeding goals. They offer resources, information, professionals and Mom’s groups.
Useful Links
comprehensive digital document with links to trusted resources for answers to your new-mom questions and support for your infant feeding goals.
Contact Information
Website:
Breastfeeding Matters Saskatoon
Email:
Facebook
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Information and webinars on lactation, and breastfeeding. They also offer free prenatal feeding classes.
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Having a baby brings about all kinds of changes – physical, emotional, mental, social, and even spiritual. It’s easy to lose yourself in these changes and your new role as Mom. This discussion-based group will explore these changes and provide support and education on how to cope.
Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health Information and Supports
During pregnancy, you may experience many different feelings. You may feel worried or sad. It is normal for your mood to change quickly during and after pregnancy. Research has shown that many people report feelings consistent with postpartum depression (PPD) and/or anxiety during and after pregnancy. If you are having these feelings, you are not alone. Around 1 in 5 people experience maternal and perinatal mental health issues.
Antenatal and Postpartum Depression
Offers rapid access to mental health services for individuals, couples, children, youth, and families. They can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addictions, stress, relationship conflict, separation and divorce, domestic violence, and parenting.
Resources for Families Who are New to Canada
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100-129 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK.
Welcomes refugees and displaced people from around the globe by providing essential settlement and support services including airport receptions, interpretation and translation services, housing, income support, health cards and medical appointments, transportation, grocery shopping, registering children for school, and more.
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1119 9th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides free networking services to new immigrants and cooperates with other newcomer support organizations regarding information, activities, and resources.
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121 Collins Street, Warman SK.
Introduces families to the English as an Additional Language (EAL) team, registers students in elementary or high school, arranges for an interpreter, upon request, and introduces families to the Settlement Support Worker in Schools (SSWIS) who will help families make connections with their new community.
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Our mission is to engage and support immigrants and refugees to integrate and thrive in Canadian society. We provide an array of heartfelt settlement services, personalized for each client. We also deliver English classes as well as a full calendar of programs for adults, youth, children and families.
Calendar of Programs and Events
Contact Information
Call Us
Main Office: 306-665-0268
English Language Centre: 306-665-2950Email Us
General Info: info@globalgatheringplace.com
ESL Info: esl@globalgatheringplace.comAddress
Main Office: 100 5th Ave. N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7
English Language Centre: 315 25th St. E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L4Visit Us
Our Main Office is conveniently located in downtown Saskatoon on the corner of 5th Avenue North and 22nd Street East. Our Main Office is attached to St. Paul's Cathedral and is very near to the historic Bessborough Hotel. Visitors are welcome anytime we're open.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Resources for Food, Income, and Housing Security
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619 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK.
Offers hot, nutritious meals 365 days/year.
Breakfast: 8:00-9:30 am daily
Lunch: 11:30 am-1:30 pm daily
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66 Main Street, Room 2, Martensville, SK
martensvillefoodpantry@gmail.com
Provides hampers to those in need Monday-Saturday. Please call/email/text if you would like support.
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1000 6th Street, Rosthern, SK.
www.goodneighboursfoodcentre.com
Provides food hampers to those in need every Friday 1:00-3:00 pm.
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202 Avenue C South, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides 2-3 days of emergency food for anyone in Saskatoon and area. The clothing depot offers many clothing and household items at very little cost.
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200-335 Packham Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides multiple services including emergency housing, recreational programming for youth, support and advocacy services for families, and support in applying for Jordan’s Principle.
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160 2nd Avenue South, Saskatoon, SK.
Saskatchewan Income Support | Financial Help | Government of Saskatchewan
Provides financial support to families who are unable to afford daily living expenses.
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208 Main Street West, Warman, SK.
Provides food support to families in Warman on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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510 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
Provides emergency housing for women and children as well as many social programs.
Speech and Language Development
0-12 Months
Speech and Language Development: 0-12 months
12-18 Months
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 12-18 months
18-24 Months
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 18-24 months
24-30 Months
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 24-30 months
30-36 Months
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 30-36 months
3-Year-Olds
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 3-year-olds
4-Year-Olds
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 4-year-olds
5-Year-Olds
Speech, Language, and Literacy Development: 5-year-olds
Tips and Strategies: 0-12 months
Tips and Strategies: 12-18 Months
Tips and Strategies: 18-24 Months
Tips and Strategies: 24-30 Months
Tips and Strategies: 30-36 Months
Tips and Strategies: 3-year-olds
Soothers and Speech
Tips and Strategies: 4-year-olds
When does a word count as a word? / Baby Sign Language
Tips and Strategies: 5-year-olds
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