Family Councils Ontario

09/03/2026

Family Councils Ontario is shaping our next Strategic Plan, and we need your voice to guide the way! 💡

When families come together, we create lasting change. Whether you are a family member or caregiver, your perspective is vital in ensuring our homes remain places of compassion, dignity, and respect.

Join our upcoming 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 led by consultant Valery Navarrete this September:
• 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵): 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠–𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠
• 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵): 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠–𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠

Help us build a stronger future for long-term care across Ontario.

🔗 Register today: https://hubs.li/Q04wjhhZ0

08/31/2026

Découvrez comment communiquer avec confiance en tant que personne aidante. Lors de ce webinaire présenté par 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫é𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐄𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥’𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 (𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐎), vous découvrirez des stratégies concrètes, des outils pratiques et des ressources utiles pour mieux soutenir votre proche et défendre ses intérêts.

Ce webinaire sera co-animé par les Conseils de Famille Ontario et le Réseau Francophone des Conseils de Famille Ontario.

Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire : https://tinyurl.com/yc6s8vy8

08/17/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🌟

Whether you are a family member, caregiver, or partner in care, navigating the long-term care system may feel overwhelming. Family Councils Ontario's e-learning hub is designed to give you practical and accessible guidance every step of the way.

Explore our self-paced online courses tailored to your needs:

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟏 (50 mins): Learn the fundamentals of starting a Council, your rights under the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act (2021), and best practices.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (60 mins): Discover the essential policies, documentation, and strategies needed to keep your Council running smoothly.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (35 mins): Gain tools to identify difficult behaviours, understand the impact of conflict, and manage disagreements effectively.

*𝐍𝐄𝐖* 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Supports family members and partners in care to build confidence, foster collaboration and work with LTC homes and staff.

👉 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: https://hubs.li/Q04sPv3t0

08/04/2026

Connecting with other families in long-term care makes a world of difference. That’s why we’re excited to share the Family Council Champion Project! 💙

Navigating Family Council challenges doesn't have to be done alone. Through specialized training, peer support, and shared learning, Family Council Champions serve as local leaders who help Councils:
✅ Navigate everyday challenges and troubleshoot issues
✅ Share best practices across homes
✅ Build stronger, collaborative relationships with LTC staff and resident’s families

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current Council or help others thrive, becoming a Champion empowers you to make a meaningful impact right in your LTC community.

See our incredible Champions who received their training right from Toronto, Scarborough, Kingston, and Brampton!

07/20/2026

💡 Looking for resources, LTC community updates, and support on your caregiving journey? We’ve got you covered!

Our monthly FCO newsletter is packed with everything Family Councils and caregivers need to thrive. When you subscribe, you’ll get direct access to:
🗓️ Upcoming webinars, workshops, and events
📘 New educational resources and advocacy tools
🤝 Inspiring stories and best practices from Family Councils across Ontario

You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Join our community and get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox every month.

🔗 Stay Informed and Subscribe Today! https://tinyurl.com/4x3nme37

07/08/2026

We are incredibly thrilled to announce our latest sponsor, Jackson Therapeutic Recreation! 🤝✨

Jackson Therapeutic Recreation is an agency dedicated to providing supplemental 1:1 programs of therapeutic engagement for individuals living in care settings. Their work brings vital joy, connection, and specialized support to those who need it most, transforming quality of life.

Thank you, Jackson Therapeutic Recreation, for your incredible generosity and for supporting Family Councils Ontario. Your partnership helps us to continue empowering families and improving the lives of long-term care residents across the province. 💙

Interested in sponsoring FCO? Check out our exclusive sponsorship opportunities: https://hubs.li/Q04nX81T0

07/06/2026

Staying informed is key to navigating the long-term care journey. As rates in Ontario adjust for 2026, understanding your options is more important than ever.

We are proud to partner with resources like Elderado to help families make informed decisions.

06/30/2026

In case you missed it! 📣 If you couldn't catch our recent session live, we’ve got you covered. The replay of our impactful webinar on “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠” is now available!

Family Councils have a powerful role to play in creating long-term care communities where every resident, family member, and care partner feels a true sense of belonging. ❤️

If you're looking for practical ways to build connection and drive meaningful action, this rewatch is a must.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s covered:
🌟 Understanding what diversity and inclusion mean in LTC homes.
🤝 How to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
💡 Develop new ideas and actions to support diversity and inclusion.

🔗 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐦𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐳𝟖𝟔𝐟

Discover how Family Councils can help create more inclusive, welcom...

06/23/2026

That’s a wrap on the FCO Tour 2026: Connecting Through Care! 💙

During , we travelled across Ontario—with stops in Kingston, Oakville, Sudbury, and a province-wide virtual event—to talk about what matters most: strengthening relationships, building community, and creating a true sense of belonging in long-term care.
Whether we met you in person or online, thank you to every Family Council member, family caregiver, resident, and community partner who joined the conversation. Together, we explored practical tools to build trust, foster inclusive LTC communities, and support effective Family Councils.

Missed a tour stop or our virtual session? Or maybe you just want to revisit the presentations and practical strategies shared by our team?

We’ve got you covered! All of our tour presentations, tools, and takeaways are available on our dedicated resource page.

👉 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://hubs.li/Q04mm8ZF0

06/16/2026

"Why do families and caregivers play such an important role in long-term care?" Tune in to this latest episode from GeriEvidence to find out, and learn how to navigate the journey together.

🎙️ New on GeriEvidence: Part 2 of Family Matters – Staying Connected in Care

In Part 2 of this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou continues the conversation with Linda Verlinden, a family member of a long-term care resident, and Sam Peck, CEO of Family Councils Ontario, about the essential role of families and caregivers in long-term care.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Click Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gAB6GKWcnfF0Xrx7HsLxB?si=KgH76MPQSDCgJlfcDvUNPA