Family Service Kent

07/01/2026

Our friends at Chatham-Kent Victim Services are hiring a Crisis Support Coordinator. Please spread the word!

JOIN OUR TEAM 🫶

Are you passionate about supporting others and making a meaningful difference in our community? Chatham-Kent Victim Services is looking for a Crisis Support Coordinator to join our team!

If you’re ready to step into a rewarding role where your daily work truly matters, read the full posting and apply today via the link below!

https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=69110a49dbdd52e6&from=shareddesktop_copy

06/08/2026

Family Service Kent is proud to be part of Charitable Gaming. Funds raised at Riverview Gaming Centre help support our programs and make a difference in our community.
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05/26/2026

🌱 Parents Together – Registration Now Open!
Parents and caregivers come in many forms—and no one has to do it alone. 💛
Join Parents Together, a welcoming support group for grandparents and kin caregivers to connect, share experiences, and build confidence in a safe, encouraging space. Whether you’re looking for support, new skills, or simply a place to feel understood, this group is for you.
📅 Starts May 26
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Family Service Kent
To register, contact [email protected] or call 519-351-1582.

05/04/2026

💚 Mental Health Week is here — and connection matters. 💚
This week, Family Service Kent is proud to support The Connection Postcard Project, a simple community initiative reminding us that a few kind words can make a real difference.
Pick up a postcard at a participating agency, write a thoughtful message to someone you’re thinking about, decorate it, and mail it or hand‑deliver it. One small act of connection can brighten someone’s day — maybe even change it.
Let’s take a moment this Mental Health Week to pause, reach out, and remind one another that we’re not alone. 💌
Connection starts with you.

05/03/2026

💚 Mental Health Week begins tomorrow (May 4–10). 💚
This week is a reminder to pause, check in with yourself and others, and strengthen the connections that support our mental well‑being. Join our community in taking part in local events, small acts of kindness, and meaningful moments of connection throughout the week.
Because mental health matters — every day. 💚

05/01/2026

Feelings and Families is a 6‑week social‑emotional skills group offered by Family Service Kent for children aged 6–9 and their caregivers. The group focuses on building family capacity by strengthening caregivers’ ability to support children’s self‑regulation, coping strategies, mindfulness, and problem‑solving at home and in everyday situations.
Caregivers participate in three dedicated sessions to deepen understanding of the content and apply the skills within their family.

📅 Starts May 19, 2026 | 📍 Family Service Kent
Contact intake at 519‑354‑6221 x233 to learn more.

04/30/2026

Parenting looks different for every family -- and that includes grandparents and other kin caregivers. 💙
Parents Together is a welcoming, family‑centred support group created through a partnership between Family Service Kent and BGC Chatham‑Kent. Connect with others raising children in similar circumstances, share experiences, and build confidence in a safe, encouraging space.

📅 Starts May 19 | 📍 Family Service Kent
Registration is now open -- reach out to learn more.

04/22/2026

Family Service Kent employees took part in cleaning parks and surrounding streets in the neighborhood for Earth Day 2026

04/21/2026

National Volunteer Week 2026.
We at Family Service Kent recognize the dedication of our volunteers. We extend our sincerest gratitude.

04/15/2026

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