Family Network Newsletter
Family To Family Connections
Hi there, it's here. Congratulations! You've made it through the busy month of June and we hope you have plans to enjoy the sunshine, some shade and maybe a beach or two! Whatever your family has planned for summer, we hope this season offers you wellness, good memories and opportunities for connection.
We are excited to share a new edition of our Family Connections newsletter with you! This newsletter is an initiative of the Perth County Family Network. It has been created by families for other families. We only send four emails a year!
Spread The Word
Please share this newsletter, with families you know, so that we can build connections to as many families as we can. You can do this by forwarding this email to them. They can subscribe by clicking the yellow "subscribe" button above or by clicking here.
Our Supporters
This newsletter initiative has been made possible by the Ontario Caregiver Organization and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as part of the Family Network Grant opportunity and with support from Facile Futures.
A Call For Greater Accessibility
Danny Steeves, a 31-year-old Neustadt resident is turning a lifetime of navigating inaccessible spaces into a mission to make Ontario communities more inclusive. Click below to read on.
PCFN Receives Funding For 2026-27 Year
The Perth County Family Network is excited to announce its received support for another year from the Ontario Caregiver Organization. Learn about what we are planning and how you can get involved.
Ever Tried Forest Bathing?
Finding moments of tranquillity in a life that feels like it’s always on the go can seem like a rare luxury, especially for caregivers. A simple and rejuvenating practice that reconnects us with nature is forest bathing. A new idea? Fear Not!
Upcoming Events In Perth
Attention Theatre Lovers!
Check out this year's relaxed production of Something Rotten! playing at the Stratford Festival theatre this August. A relaxed production is a performance that is adapted to create a more inclusive and comfortable environment.
Listowel Agriculture Fair
Plans are underway for the 2026 Listowel Agricultural Fair! Mark your calendars, July 16-19, 2026, as the Listowel Agricultural Society makes plans for many of the events that the community has come to know and love as a part of this 170 year community tradition.
Get Involved
Our team of family advisors is looking for other family members of all ages to join our team! Whether you have an hour here or there or time more consistently to support our network we want to hear from you.
Email: familynetwork@facilefutures.ca to get involved!
Upcoming Opportunities
We Need You!
Writing Our Newsletter
Help Us Organize Our Summer BBQ or Gathering
Join Our Steering Committee
Resources
Give Your Feedback
Are you a parent or caregiver of a school-age child or youth with a disability in Ontario? We want to hear about your child's experiences in the 2025-2026 school year.
Funding for Family Networks
Applications for 2026-27 FASD Family & Caregiver Support Group Grants are now open.
Community-led FASD Family & Caregiver Support Groups — both new and established — are invited to submit applications online for funding grants of up to $5,000. This initiative aims to build community connections and increase access to information and mentorship.
The deadline to apply is July 14, 2026.
Don't forget to connect with the Perth County Family Network on our NEW Facebook account!
@perthcountyfamilynetwork
