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SMILE Canada

Support Services for Children and Youth


Description

Culturally responsive social and emotional support for families, including assistance in accessing and navigating social services and resources tailored to their specific needs, such as health care, social supports, education and other community services

  • hospital support program
  • parent coaching and support groups
  • wellness and toolkit programs
  • mentorship program
  • accessibility fund


Service Navigation

  • connects families with essential services and resources
  • individual advocacy
  • application assistance
  • offers on-going support


Support for Refugees and Newcomers from Palestine, Sudan, and Afghanistan

  • culturally appropriate service navigation and support to newcomer and refugee Palestinian, Sundanese, and Afghan families with children living with developmental disabilities, physical ailments and long-term medical conditions, including cancer
    • health and wellness assessments
    • physiotherapy, occupational therapy
    • speech and language sessions
    • respite support
    • mental health assistance
Eligibility
Racialized families with children and youth who have a disability or critical illness
Application Process
Needs assessment required; self referral or referral by service provider or healthcare professional
Contact for information; visit website to register and access intake form
Documents Required
May vary, contact for information
Office
1-888-959-8344
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
2075 Kennedy Rd
Unit 709
Toronto, ON, M1T 3V3
Canada
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, Somali, Urdu
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
March 25, 2026
Address
2075 Kennedy Rd, Unit 709
Toronto, ON, M1T 3V3

Cross street: Kennedy Rd and Hwy 401


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Accessibility
Unknown; contact for information
Hours of Operation
Contact for information; by appointment only
Service Area(s)
Ontario