Catulpa Community Support Services

Site: Barrie Office

Service: Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

Record #: BAR1769
Last Modified: 03 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2023

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments Simcoe County CAPC, including MotherCare, Next Step and Children's in-person and virtual programs, will be closed between December 25 and January 12. Programs will begin again on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-733-3227 ext 2236, for general inquiries
Toll Free Phone 1-877-803-3227 ext 2236, for general inquiries
Fax 705-735-6826
E-Mail capc@catulpa.on.ca
Website https://www.catulpa.on.ca/programs/capc-cpnp
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simcoecountycapc/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoecountycapc/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catulpa-community-support-services/

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection: St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie Common Roof
165 Ferris Lane
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 2Y1
Intersection St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Mailing Address Barrie Common Roof 
165 Ferris Lane 
Barrie 
Canada L4M 2Y1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)


National program supporting families, young parents or Newcomers to Canada with children 0-6 years of age who are currently living on a low income:

  • CAPC's hosted programs are MotherCare and Next Step
  • Provide fun and inclusive activities to support healthy families
  • Activities relate to nutrition, health, parenting and child development. Nutritious foods and other resources are shared free of charge
  • Program sessions include topics such as Young Parent Supports, Nutrition and Food Skill building, Parenting Programs, and Early Learning/Family Literacy Programs
  • CAPC offers virtual and in-person programming at multiple locations throughout Simcoe County
  • Visit their Facebook page or website for more information and to access their monthly virtual and in-person event calendar
Hours Program dates and times vary, see website or Simcoe County CAPC Facebook for information about in-person events and activities and virtual programs.
Areas Served Simcoe County ; Programs located in Alliston, Angus, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, lnnisfil, Midland, Orillia, Wasaga Beach
Eligibility For Simcoe County families with children under 7 years old, who are currently on a low income or who receive social assistance
Application Options to register:
Languages English - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications; French - Reception, Website, Publications
Fees None
Volunteer Description Program Manager, Simcoe County CAPC/CPNP 
Catulpa Community Support Services 
Mailing Address: 165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 2Y1 
Cell: 705 796 0131

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Common Roof

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Catulpa Community Support Services
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Regional / Municipal - County of Simcoe ; Federal - Public Health Agency of Canada ; Program sponsored by Catulpa Community Support Services

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Early Childhood Family Centres ; Nutrition Education ~ Parents ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Parenting Materials ; Parenting Skills Classes ; School Readiness Programs