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 Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital sub committees
- We meet the last Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. (September - June)
- Free parking and free childcare is available in the Ronald MacDonald Playroom
Family Advisory Committee: Terms of reference
FAC Achievements
- A strong family voice supporting and enhancing client and family centred care
- Helped in the design of Holland Bloorview’s new building and website
- 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 and family centred care to healthcare students
Getting 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 Holland Bloorview’s services
Phone: 416-425-6220 ext. 3319
Email: familypartner@hollandbloorview.ca