Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions

Site: Barrie Office

Service: Communications, Community Relations and Fundraising

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Record #: BAR2469
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-726-6587
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4236
Fax 705-726-9788
E-Mail communications@familyconnexions.ca
Website https://familyconnexions.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMFConnexions
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smfconnexions
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simcoe-children's-aid/
Primary Contact Catherine Morin, Communications Coordinator; Phone: 705-734-4104; Email: catherine.morin@familyconnexions.ca
Alternate Contact Joanne Oblin, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-791-1508; Email: joanne.oblin@familyconnexions.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Barrie office of Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions is located near the intersection of Alliance Blvd and Bell Farm Rd.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 7
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 5G6
Intersection Alliance Blvd and Bell Farm Rd
Mailing Address 60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 7 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 5G6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Fundraising arm of Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions

  • Raises funds for programs for children, youth, and families served by Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions in three critical areas: Education, Enrichment and Early Intervention
  • Funds raised are reserved to support only those with a file currently open with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions through child protection, kinship, adoption, fostering, Child & Youth Mental Health, etc.

Holiday Sponsorship Program
An inclusive multicultural program designed to celebrate the traditions and meet the needs of individual families and young adults, who are under the supervision of Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions

  • program matches sponsors' gifts of new toys, clothes, and grocery gift cards to create complete holiday celebrations for families across Simcoe County
  • full and partial sponsorships are welcome (partial sponsorships will be matched with others to create a full sponsorship)
  • Bulk donation (e.g. PJs, baby items, hygiene products, etc.) is another way to donate to their Holiday program, connect with Holiday@familyconnexions.ca or visit Holiday Sponsorship Program for more information

Winter Coat Drive

Accepting donations of brand-new coats, snow pants, or boots in any size, newborn to adult. Check website to find the office nearest to you for dropping off your donation.

Summer Camp Program
Summer camp program is a prevention program which provides children with one week of summer camp

  • children have the opportunity to attend either a local day or over-night camp, chosen to meet the individual needs of each child
  • for more information see Summer Camp Program

Education Program

Basic Needs Program

  • Support for families to meet their basic needs such as hygiene products, grocery, and paying rent
  • see Basic Needs Program for more information
Hours Office: Sep 16-Jun 14, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun 15-Sep 15 Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call or visit website
Languages English; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees No fee for participants, donations welcome

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CAS ; CAS Foundation ; Family Connections
Former Name Children's Aid Foundation of Simcoe County ; Simcoe Children's Aid Foundation
Legal Name Children's Aid Foundation of Simcoe County;

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Fundraising ; Donations
Elections n/a

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Day Camps ; Fundraising Campaigns ; Holiday Adoption Programs