Hamilton Community Action Program for Children

Hamilton Community Action Program for Children CAPC assists families with young children (newborn to 6) by addressing barriers that impact on their ability to reach optimal health.

The sponsoring agency for Hamilton CAPC is the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton. Who We Are

At the 1990 United Nations World Summit for Children, the leaders of 71 countries made a commitment to invest in the well-being of vulnerable children. The Government of Canada responded with the Child Development Initiative (CDI). CAPC was developed in 1991 and is the largest program of th

is initiative. CAPC is a national project with each province developing its own set of priorities and guidelines. In Ontario, there are over 160 CAPC programs currently operating. What We Do

Hamilton CAPC provides supports and programs to families with children aged newborn to six in east Hamilton. We assist families in the areas of child health, parenting strategies, and community engagement. Programs and services are provided through partnerships with nine child and parent programs. Assistance is also available in Hamilton CAPC’s main office for referrals, information, and community support. The office is located in the Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre at 150 Violet Drive. Hamilton CAPC is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and its sponsoring agency is the Social Planning and Research of Hamilton. Project direction is provided by the Hamilton CAPC Council comprised of individuals living within the east Hamilton catchment area. The Hamilton CAPC Council acts as a liaison to the community, identifies community needs, and develops strategies and recommendations that promote the project’s goals. The Hamilton CAPC catchment area is east Hamilton with the area boundaries of Lake Ontario (north), 50 Road (east), Mud Street (south) and Strathearne Road (west). CAPC Catchment Area Map

Our Priorities

Three priority areas have been identified for CAPC’s ongoing work. The areas are mental health promotion, injury prevention and healthy weights.

1. Mental Health Promotion:
Focuses within this priority area include social isolation, parent or child self-esteem, parent-child attachment, positive parenting, father involvement, parent leadership development and community participation.

2. Injury Prevention:
Focuses within this priority area include child safety and home, toy and play safety.

3. Healthy Weights:
Focuses within this priority area include food security assistance, collective food preparation and/or purchasing and nutrition education.

We are thrilled to deliver new books to our CAPC Service Providers! Our hearts are full as we provide this support. ...
04/29/2026

We are thrilled to deliver new books to our CAPC Service Providers! Our hearts are full as we provide this support.

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03/23/2026

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Love this initiative! Find out more about this important early literacy program:www.hpl.ca/articles/1000-books-kindergar...
03/23/2026

Love this initiative!

Find out more about this important early literacy program:
www.hpl.ca/articles/1000-books-kindergarteninitiative

Look at that cute, proud smile! Waterdown Branch recently handed out an 1000 Books Before Kindergarten certificate to two-year old Arya for reading 250 books! She loves and has almost reached 400 books! 📚

While you are visiting any of our 23 Branches or Bookmobiles this week, register and pick up your tracker for your little ones. Find out more about this important early literacy program:
www.hpl.ca/articles/1000-books-kindergarten

02/25/2026

Today is Pink Shirt Day and is a reminder that kindness, inclusion, and standing up for one another matter every day 💗

Observed annually in February, Pink Shirt Day began as a response to bullying and has grown into a global movement promoting respect, empathy, and belonging.

At BGC Hamilton-Halton, we are committed to creating safe spaces where children and youth feel valued, heard, and supported for who they are. We open our Club doors and welcome everyone in an accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships.

That’s why we’re promoting kindness in our community every day, but especially today for .

Learn more at pinkshirtday.ca

BGC Canada

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02/18/2026

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🎉 We’re Reopening! 🎉
The Baby Depot reopens March 16, 2026 — and we’re celebrating!

Join us for a family-friendly evening to see our newly expanded Boutique and hear what’s ahead for The Baby Depot in 2026.

📅 March 16, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 669 Barton St. E., Units H & J, Hamilton
Refreshments and appetizers will be served
👉 RSVP: See link in bio.

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02/11/2026
02/09/2026
A neighbourhood bazaar happening on Saturday, February 7th, to support women entrepreneurs of Riverdale as they learn to...
01/26/2026

A neighbourhood bazaar happening on Saturday, February 7th, to support women entrepreneurs of Riverdale as they learn to start and grow their businesses.

The bazaar features handmade & cultural goods from Africa, Canada, the Middle East, and South Asia, and showcases women entrepreneurs getting started on their business journeys.

See you there!

A wonderful idea! So thanksful for the great programming at BGC.
01/14/2026

A wonderful idea! So thanksful for the great programming at BGC.

For families in the Riverdale neighbourhood - 1 week today!
01/12/2026

For families in the Riverdale neighbourhood - 1 week today!

Address

104-350 King Street E
Hamilton, ON
L8N3Y3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19055464295

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