Foster Parent Night at the Kingston Frontenacs Set for Nov. 25
Annual event recognizes foster parents, encourages foster parent recruitment Keep Reading
Family and Children’s Services Achieves Major Milestone
The Children’s Aid Society now has 40 percent fewer kids in care than 10 years ago Keep Reading
Food Policy Council for KFL&A Seek New Members
The Food Policy Council for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington is seeking four or five new members to join the Council. “The Food Policy Council for KFL&A is working to create a healthy, food-secure region with sustainable local agriculture and equitable access to adequate, healthy food,” says Mara Shaw, Co-Chair of the Food Policy Council. “We… Keep Reading
Stay Active Event Marks Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Ontario is marking its first Falls Prevention Awareness Month in November and YMCA of Kingston and KFL&A Public Health are partnering up to host a free event. ‘Stay Active‘ is a program to promote the importance of regular physical activity in preventing falls and healthy independence as our community grows older. According to KFL&A Public… Keep Reading
United Way KFL&A Campaign Passes $2 Million Mark
The United Way KFL&A campaign has just crossed the $2 million mark, thanks to the hard work and support of volunteers and donors. To date $2,049,714 has been raised. This represents 60% of the $3,400,000 goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on September 11, 2015. There is still time to donate and support… Keep Reading
Public Health: Get Immunized Against Influenza Now
KFL&A Public Health is recommending that all residents get immunized against influenza now, saying that the sooner a person is immunized, the sooner he or she and vulnerable people around them are protected from this contagious and potentially dangerous illness. According to the agency, seasonal influenza disease usually peaks in January or February most years.… Keep Reading
PH.D Stand-Up Comic to Speak to Students about Healthy Choices
Matt Bellace, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and stand-up comedian is offering a free interactive evening session for parents and guardians, as well as two sessions for high school students in the KFL&A area. Natural Highs: Supporting Teens in Making Healthy Choices The session will focus on how parents and guardians can support teens and reduce arguing.… Keep Reading
Kingston Frontenacs to Host Foster Parent Night
Win tickets to the October 16 game at the K-Rock Centre Keep Reading
Kingston Agencies Work Together to Help New Immigrants
Islamic Society of Kingston, Kingston Community Health Centres and Family and Children's Services Keep Reading
Use Your Smartphone to Send a Child to Summer Camp
Text "summer" to 45678 to donate up to $20.00 Keep Reading
Public Health Offering Falls Prevention Course
This spring, KFL&A Public Health will be offering a free 8-week “Stay on Your Feet” falls prevention program in Kingston. The course will include a weekly presentation on a variety of falls prevention topics, a 15 minute nutrition and socialization break, as well as 45 minutes of Tai Chi. Taking place at KFL&A Public Health’s… Keep Reading