Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office

Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office is a community based multicultural, multi-service agency providing community-based services to residents of Thorncliffe Park and surrounding communities.

Program / Service Overview

Family and Child Services

• Ontario Early Years Centre (lead agency with four satellites across the Don Valley West Riding
• Drop In: 0-6 Years - Parents, caregivers and children meet and play in an early learning environment. The program includes arts and crafts, sensory play, dramatic play, songs and story time. Free
• Infant Group: 0 – 18 Months - This program focuses on early development, nutrition, health and play. Older siblings are welcome. Occasional guest speakers. Free.
• Violence Against Women Program with violence prevention and transitional housing support council ling service 
• Homework Club: FREE for children 7-12 years old, Monday to Friday during school year,  one-on-one to support in math, English and French, and more
• Mental Health Support Program
• Multicultural Women's Group
• English Conversation Group
• School Readiness Program: an intensive 5-day and FREE program for parents and children who will be starting school in September
• Children with Special Needs: FREE programs for children aged 0-6 years
• Growing Together: 8 weeks for parents and children who are experiencing delays in their development
• Over the Rainbow: 8 weekly sessions; a creative play group for children using music, art, drama and story-telling to explore feelings and behaviours. Sessions are facilitated by an accredited Play Therapist. Parents discuss topics in a supportive group environment and with staff. 

Newcomer and Settlement Support Services

• ISAP-Immigrant & Settlement Adaptation Program
• SEPT/SWIS-Settlement workers in Schools Program 
• LSP-Settlement Services in Libraries
• Settlement Services @ SSIL LINC
• Seniors Services
• Youth Host Program

Employment Support Services

• EAP-Employment Assistance Program
• Job Development Program
• JSW-Job Search Workshop
• ECE-Access to Early Childhood Education
• LINC-Language Instructions for Newcomers in Canada
• Youth LINC Program 

Youth Services

• Homework Support 
• Leadership Training 
• Peer Support and mentoring 
• Recreation and social support

Other Program Offering includes

• Community Computer Access Program