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Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
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Program Spotlight
Celebrating Family With Pride!
Celebrating Family with Pride is a FREE event for families with children from birth to 6 years (including expectant parents). This event is for #2SLGBTQIA+ families and welcomes all families dedicated to fostering safe, affirming, and equitable spaces for everyone.
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
1500 Gulleden Drive, Applewood Hills Room
Saturday, February 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This event is held in partnership with Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Parenting Workshops
GRAND-Parenting Workshops
In-person at Gore Meadows EarlyON Centre
This workshop takes place every other Wednesday until May 14
registration is not required
Understanding Babies’ Sleep (online)
Thursday, February 6
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Feeding Your Newborn (online)
Thursday, February 13
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Returning to Work
Thursday, February 20
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Survival Guide for New Parents
Thursday, February 20
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
First Aid/CPR
Thursday, February 27
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Bring BridgeWay Home
Picture Books About Black History
February is Black History Month; a month dedicated to learning about and reflecting on Black history. For children, picture books are a great way to start learning about Black leaders, activists, athletes, scientists, and more, who have shaped the world we know today. Picture books give babies, toddlers, and children of all ages the opportunity to connect with the stories through the illustrations. Plus, books are available any time so you can celebrate Black history all year round!
Community Corner
Black History Month Celebration – Unity in Diversity
Creating an inclusive event that brings together participants from diverse backgrounds to foster dialogue, understanding, and shared learning. Register here!
Recent News
We’re Hiring! Social Worker
BridgeWay Family Centre (BridgeWay) is a non-profit agency providing free prenatal and early learning programs and supports to families and caregivers with children birth - 6 years of age, at over 40 locations in Brampton and Mississauga. Through provision of the...
We’re Hiring! Contractor, Registered Dietitian
Position: Contractor, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Registered DietitianReports to: CAPC/CPNP Program ManagerLocation: Healthy Start Job Summary Registered Dietitians provide nutritional information, support and counselling to prenatal and postnatal women...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – April 6-19
Welcome to the newest edition of The BridgeWay Bulletin! Upcoming Closures Friday, April 18: All locations are closedSaturday, April 19: Brampton South West Library (EarlyON), Heart Lake, Streetsville and Turtle Creek are closedMonday, April 21: Carrefour des Jeunes,...
Now Accepting Board Members!
The Board is currently looking for candidates for Director positions who are community-minded and are looking for a way to serve families in Mississauga & Brampton. Become a Board member to make a difference in the lives of families in the Region of Peel!...
Play Ideas
17 Heartwarming Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators
BridgeWay staff have read and reflected on some children's books by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators. Below is a list of books and what stood out to each staff member as they read through the story on their own or with children and families. We hope you enjoy...
LGBTQ2S+ Books for Children Birth to 6 Years
We’ve put together a list of books celebrating LGBTQ2S+ children and families! These books are perfect for children with queer parents/caregivers to see families like theirs, for children to see themselves and their peers, and for everyone to learn about and celebrate...
7 Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Authors, Stories and Cultures
Picture books are a great way for children to learn about cultures as well as celebrate themselves and their family. These 7 books are written by authors of Asian descent with themes we can all relate to – feeling loved and connected, showing love and of course loving...
Trash to Treasure: 6 Recycled Materials to Add to Your Child’s Play
Learning through play can happen with the simplest materials. Before you recycle your plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, try adding them to your child's play! Objects like these are open-ended, which means there's no limit to what they can become when your child...
Creative Ways to Build Ramps
Ramps are a fun and interactive tool for children to explore math and science concepts. When they roll a toy down a ramp, they're learning to make predictions and problem solve while also learning about concepts like motion, speed, and cause and effect. There are fun...