FSIO

Advancing the practice of family support

Family Supports Institute Ontariois a member-based organization that provides leadership for professionals who work in the field of early learning and family support.

Our Work and Impact

FSIO continually focuses on supporting professionals who support children and families in all types of family suopport programs including EarlyON Child and Family Centres. We continue to consult with the province and relay your perspectives. We are focused on giving our members a voice at the table to ensure that The Guiding Principles of Family Support are upheld and that the dual focus of child and family are at the forefront.

What We Do

Families and caregivers with young children throughout Ontario have access to a suite of high quality, flexible, locally delivered services and programs, like EarlyON Child and Family Centres, that are delivered by skilled, informed and dedicated family support professionals.

ADVOCACY

FSIO is the only dedicated provincial organization that seeks to represent you, the professional, and the services you provide.

LEARNING

FSIO hosts and shares notices of professional development for staff working directly with families and managers to increase their professional competence and capacity.

RESOURCES

FSIO produces and shares position statements, policy documents, practice resources, and research relevant to family support professionals.

NETWORKING

FSIO provides opportunities to connect with colleagues across the province and have a voice in shaping family support programs.

Join Us!

FSIO is dedicated to supporting and improving the provision of high-quality, effective family support programs in Ontario. With an FSIO membership, you are connected to a provincial network of professionals working in similar programs across the province. You will have easy online access to information and resources that will benefit you and your programs. You can participate in professional development and research and policy discussions. You will also benefit from current developments like online discussions, webinars, and events.

“FSIO, since its inception, has been one of my anchoring networks, which has supported our organization in fostering “true” family support. We could not have offered our exceptional services without it.” – Gudrun Klingelstein, Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre in Ottawa.