150 Kilgour Road, Toronto Ontario Canada M4G 1R8
Tel: 416 425 6220 Toll Free: 800 363 2440
A teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto
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About Bloorview
Advisory Councils & Committees
Family Advisory Committee
Want to become more involved with Bloorview Kids Rehab?
Is this the way for you to get involved?
Join the Family Advisory Committee (FAC).
We want your voice, your input, your feedback and your ideas. See how your input can make a difference!
The FAC – Who We Are?
We are a devoted group of parents and youth which represents the children and families who receive services at Bloorview Kids Rehab.
What We Do:
- Work with staff to promote family-centered care: putting children and families first
- Help plan, evaluate and improve services and programs
- Help develop parent education sessions
- Share practical information with other parents and staff
- Provide a family perspective on Bloorview Kids Rehab sub committees
Who Should Join?
- Parents of children who receive services at Bloorview Kids Rehab.
How Often & Where Do We Meet?
- We meet the last Thursday of every month from 7-9p.m. (September - June)
- Free parking & free childcare is available in the Ronald MacDonald Playroom
FAC Achievements:
- A strong family voice supporting and enhancing client family centered care
- Helped in the design of Bloorview’s new building and web site
- Created a way to order hot meals for parents staying with their children as inpatients
- Advocated for a wider selection of healthy snacks now in the vending machines
- Developed a welcome package for new inpatient families
- Advocated in the development of the Ronald MacDonald Playroom
- Teachers of client-family centre care to healthcare students
Get Involved!
- Join the Family Advisory Committee
- Share your experiences at presentations or family education sessions
- Share your knowledge with another family
- Phone, write or email us with your ideas, questions or concerns about Bloorview’s services.
Contact:
Bloorview Kids Rehab Family Advisory Committee
June Chiu, Family Relations Co-ordinator
150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8
Tel: 416-425-6220 ext. 3319
Toll-Free: 1-800-363-2440 ext. 3319
E-mail: jchiu at bloorview dot ca *(see Note below)
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