Pathways Health Centre For Children
Pathways Health Centre For Children is a community children’s treatment centre in Sarnia, Ontario that provides rehabilitation, therapeutic and support services for children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Services include aquatics, augmentative communication, behaviour supports, therapeutic recreation, social work and counselling, lifelong learning programs, community events and fundraising. Pathways recruits allied health and aquatics staff, offers purchased (client-funded) therapy options (including speech therapy), is expanding French-language service capacity, and engages families through a Family Advisory Council, a moderated Facebook group, workshops (e.g., Sibshop, social skills) and Family Engagement events.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Sharing tips from KidsAbility Centre for Child Development
On 2026-03-13, Pathways Health Centre For Children shared helpful child development and therapeutic tips from KidsAbility for parents and caregivers. The post is a brief resource share with practical strategies to try at home and points families toward trusted child development expertise.
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Men's dress shoes donation request
Pathways Health Centre For Children is asking the community to donate gently used or new men's dress shoes sizes 7 to 13 for Sarnia Lambton Rebound's Red Carpet Ready event. Shoes can be dropped off at Sarnia Lambton Rebound through Friday, 2026-03-13, so gather, clean, and pair items before donating when you can.
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Swimming Lessons & Parent & Tot Classes Registration
Pathways Health Centre For Children opens registration for Swimming Lessons and Parent and Tot Classes on March 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Review class times and prerequisites via the Pathways Pool page and use the Amilia registration link to sign up when registration opens.
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Give the Kids a Lift fundraiser
Pathways Health Centre For Children is selling raffle tickets for the Give the Kids a Lift fundraiser, available now at the Ironworks Health and Wellness front desk. Tickets are $15 each or 3 for $40, cash only, so stop by the front desk to support local programs.
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International Women's Day message
Pathways Health Centre For Children marks International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, thanking women for their contributions and inviting the community to reflect on gender equity. The post links to the Government of Canada resource for background and notes that Pathways is expanding French language services, with a link to learn more.
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Family Engagement events (March–April)
Pathways Health Centre For Children is offering Family Engagement events across March and April 2026 for parents and primary caregivers of children who receive services at Pathways. Contact the Family Engagement Coordinator at 519-542-3471 ext:1291 or familyengagement@pathwayscentre.org to learn specific session dates, times, accessibility details, and French language supports.
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Family survey invitation with $50 gift card incentive
Pathways Health Centre For Children is asking families whose child received services in the past year to complete a short online survey, with participants entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The survey is offered in English and French, and Pathways links to its French services information for families who need language support.
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Staff jersey celebration for Milano Cortina 2026 and French services notice
On March 6, 2026 Pathways Health Centre For Children marked the first day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games by having staff wear jerseys in a show of community spirit and recognition for local athlete Tyler McGregor, a Canadian Paralympic Flag Bearer. The centre also announced it is increasing capacity to offer services in French and directed families to https://www.pathwayscentre.org/fls/ for more information.
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Grant from Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland
Pathways Health Centre For Children received a grant from Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland to promote the back to sleep, tummy to play campaign to caregivers with newborns in Sarnia Lambton. The centre also says it is working to increase capacity for French language services and points people to its French services page for details.
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Healthcare research opportunities and French services information
Pathways Health Centre For Children is sharing resources for families on how to learn about healthcare research opportunities and where to find French language services. Visit the centre's quality and safety page for research details and the French services page to follow updates on Francophone supports.
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Family support Facebook group
Pathways Family Forum is a closed Facebook group for parents and caregivers of children with diverse needs, hosted by Pathways Health Centre For Children. Request to join by following the link and answering the security questions, and visit the Pathways French services page for information about support available in French.
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Sibshop workshop
Pathways Health Centre For Children is planning a Sibshop workshop for families connected to their programs and is inviting families to request information or pre register. Spaces are limited, and the center is expanding French language services; visit the Pathways French language services page to learn more and express interest.
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Family Advisory Council and French Services Update
Pathways Health Centre For Children announced that its Family Advisory Council, made up of parents, caregivers, siblings, and past clients, provides feedback to the Board of Directors and CEO. The centre also says it is expanding capacity to offer services in French; learn more via the two provided webpages.
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Workshop for families on social skills
Pathways Health Centre For Children and TVCC are hosting a family workshop on social skills on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, delivered in French. Families do not need an Autism diagnosis or current services to attend, and participants can register by emailing info@ccf-sarnia.com; more information is on the Pathways French services page.
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Social Work services
Pathways Health Centre For Children is offering Social Work services that include counselling, emotional support, and connections to resources like financial aid, respite services, childcare, and referrals for children with special needs and their families. Visit the Pathways Social Work page to learn more or send a message of thanks to the social work team; French language service information is linked on the centre website.
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Rare Disease Day awareness post
Pathways Health Centre For Children marked Rare Disease Day on February 28 to spotlight the need for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and opportunity for the roughly 300 million people worldwide with rare diseases. The post links to international resources at rarediseaseday.org and notes Pathways is increasing capacity to offer services in French through its French language information page.
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Pink Shirt Day — Anti-Bullying Awareness Participation
On 2026-02-25 Pathways Health Centre For Children marked Pink Shirt Day with staff photos and messages promoting Anti Bullying Awareness, accessibility, and inclusion. The post directs families to expanded French language services at https://www.pathwayscentre.org/fls/ for more information.
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Pink Shirt Day — Anti-Bullying Awareness
Pathways Health Centre For Children marks Pink Shirt Day on 2026-02-25 to promote Anti Bullying Awareness and encourage empathy, noting that 1 in 5 youth experience bullying. The post links to national resources at pinkshirtday.ca, Canada public health mental health supports, and St Clair Child for local youth services, and points to a French services page for more access information.
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Aquatics Team recruitment
Pathways Health Centre For Children is recruiting for their Aquatics Team and asks candidates to visit their join our team page for application instructions. The centre emphasizes accessibility and is expanding French language services, with direct links to the careers page and French services information.
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Aquatics programming
Pathways Health Centre For Children highlights its aquatics programming for children, emphasizing accessibility and that everyone is welcome. Visit the aquatics page at pathwayscentre.org/aquatics for program details, and check pathwayscentre.org/fls for information about expanding services in French.
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Ironworks Gym Lifting Event
Pathways Health Centre For Children invites everyone to attend and cheer at the Ironworks Gym Lifting Event on March 21, 2026, honoring 25 years of partnership with Ironworks Health and Wellness. The notice welcomes public spectating but does not include event times or ticket details, so check with the organizer or venue before you go.
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Staff celebrate Team Canada, Valentine's Day, and Family Day
Pathways Health Centre For Children staff celebrated Team Canada, Valentine’s Day, and Family Day on 2026-02-13, asking everyone to wear red and white. The brief post emphasizes family focus and accessibility, and uses hashtags to share the community moment more widely.
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French-language services
Pathways Health Centre For Children is working to expand its capacity to offer services in French for French speaking families seeking pediatric care. Visit the centre's dedicated page at https://www.pathwayscentre.org/fls/ for the latest information on availability and next steps.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
Pathways Health Centre For Children and The Centre Sarnia Lambton present Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking with keynote speaker Kaitlin Bick in observance of National Anti Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Tickets are limited and the original listing points readers to revelree.ca/event/htawareness for booking; the source does not provide a date, time, or venue.
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Purchased Service Program launch
Pathways Health Centre For Children has launched a Purchased Service Program offering client funded speech therapy, open to all children and youth regardless of diagnosis or funding source. There is limited availability; families can call 519-542-3471 Ext 1278 or visit the program page to learn more and request services.