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Family Advisory Committee

The FAC is a devoted group of parents and youth that represents children and families who receive services with us.

Family Advisory Committee
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

Email: familypartner@hollandbloorview.ca

Past Meeting Agendas + Minutes

Sept 2017 - May 2018 Meeting Agendas

Sept 2017 - May 2018 Meeting Minutes

Sept 2018 - May 2019 Meeting Agendas

Sept 2018 - May 2019 Meeting Minutes