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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, youth, and families first
  • Help plan, evaluate, and improve services and programs
  • Help develop parent and caregiver education sessions
  • Share practical information with other parents and staff
  • Provide a family perspective on Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital sub-committees
  • We meet virtually on the last Thursday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (September - June) 
  • Free parking and free childcare is available in the Ronald MacDonald Playroom (during onsite meetings)

Family Advisory Committee: Terms of Reference

Our Achievements
  • A strong family voice supporting and enhancing client and family-centered 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 and new sleeper chairs for inpatient families
  • Advocated in the development of the Ronald MacDonald Playroom
  • Teachers of client and family-centered care to healthcare students
  • Improved food options for inpatient families
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 2018 - May 2019 Meeting Agendas

Sept 2018 - May 2019 Meeting Minutes