ABOUT US

Our Mission

The Centre will provide ongoing the unique support required by military families within the GTA, with a view to recognizing existing strengths while fostering independence, stability and resiliency.

Our Organizational Goals

  1. To work toward strengthening the connections between the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre and our various partners within the Toronto military, the surrounding civilian community and other Military Family Resource Centres.
  2. To promote health to individuals and families within the military community.
  3. To provide information to families so that they can enjoy Toronto and explore the city’s resources.
  4. To encourage participation and volunteerism within the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre.
  5. To maintain, improve and modify universal and site-specific programs as needed.
  6. To ensure that the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre is fiscally and programmatically accountable to its community in Toronto, to DMFS and our various stakeholders.
  7. To assist in providing information and referral to military families experiencing stress and challenges while living in the GTA.
  8. To support the involvement of military families in the planning, development and evaluation of its programs and policies.
  9. To enhance the practices within the children care centre which focus on the development of the child and family.
  10. To ensure that the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre policies and procedures are respectful of staff, volunteers and community members.
  11. To continue to strengthen the connections between board, staff and volunteers.
  12. To provide a safe and healthy environment in which to provide programs and services.

 

  

We also share the Values, Goals and Objectives of the DMFS
(Director, Military Family Services)

Vision
The Military Family Services Program vision is: confident, capable and resilient families in a supportive Canadian Forces Community.

Values

  • Acknowledges the unique nature of family and community life within the Canadian Forces
  • Respects the inherent strengths of Canadian Forces families
  • Embraces inclusion, diversity and community participation

Goals

To help families of Canadian Forces members manage the stresses associated with the unique characteristics of the military lifestyle.

To enhance the quality of life in the Canadian Forces community by supporting personal family and community development.

To foster the active and meaningful participation of Canadian Forces families –in particular, civilian spouses of Canadian Forces members – in the development, delivery and evaluation of military family services.

To contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Canadian Forces by strengthening Canadian Forces families and communities.

Objectives

Ensure the provision of a range of accessible, high quality services that respond to the needs of Canadian Forces families.

Develop and maintain partnerships that enhance our mandate.

Promote the visibility, awareness and use of the TMFRC services.