The Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa - CAFCO

🌟 Nous sommes fiers de souligner l’extraordinaire accomplissement de la Dre Amélie Morinville qui a reçu la Distinction honorifique du Prix national CNFS!

Il s’agit là d’une reconnaissance tout à fait méritée de son dévouement, de la qualité de son encadrement et de sa contribution significative au développement des services en langue française.

Nous sommes fiers de célébrer cette réalisation bien méritée! 👏

Félicitations, Amélie! 🎉

🌟 We are proud to highlight the extraordinary achievement of Dr. Amélie Morinville who has received a distinction honorifique as part of the 2026 Consortium National de formation en santé (CNFS) awards!

This is a well-deserved recognition of her dedication, the quality of her mentorship, and her significant contribution to the development of French-language services.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement! 👏

Congratulations, Amélie! 🎉

📢 Notre groupe francophone Ne Pète Pas les Plombs! débutera le 18 juin!

Si votre enfant est en 1re à 6e année et a besoin de soutien pour développer ses habiletés de régulation émotionnelle, ce groupe pourrait être une excellente option! 💙

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui! 😊

📢 Our French-language group Ne Pète Pas les Plombs! begins June 18th!

If your child is in grades 1–6 and needs support developing their emotion regulation skills, this group could be a great fit! 💙

Register today! 😊

Hi everyone! We’re happy to announce that the next session of Don’t Flip Your Lid! is set to begin on Monday, June 15th! 🎉

This 8-week group will run Mondays from 3:00 PM–4:30 PM. There will also be 3 virtual parent sessions on Zoom during weeks 1, 4, and 8.

For more information or to sign up, please contact [email protected] 💜💚🧡💛

✨Our new website is officially live!

We’re excited to share a redesigned online space, making it easier for children, teens, adults, and families to access support, services, groups, and resources.

Explore our new website today:
🌐 https://www.cafco-ceafo.ca/

✨Notre nouveau site web est officiellement en ligne!

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter un espace en ligne renouvelé, conçu pour faciliter l’accès au soutien, aux services, aux groupes et aux ressources pour les enfants, les ados, les adultes et les familles.

Découvrez notre nouveau site dès aujourd’hui :
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

We’re excited to share that Rylee Oram will be leading a Post-Secondary Prep Workshop here at CAFCO 🎓
This is a fantastic opportunity for students preparing to enter college or university. Participants will build skills for post-secondary success, learn how to navigate available resources, and feel more confident about the transition ahead.
Spots are still available!
For more information, contact: [email protected]

We’re excited to share that our Connection Over Correction group is starting Thursday, April 30! 💛
This 8-week virtual group is designed for parents of school-age kids who experience big feelings and intense emotions.
We still have a few spots available!
Have questions or want to join? Email us at [email protected] ✉️

This week’s Wisdom Wednesday is presented by Barb Juett, M.S.W., RSW

Test anxiety is more common than you think and you’re not alone. 💭

From racing thoughts to physical symptoms, it can show up in many ways.

Strategies like cognitive behavioural techniques, deep breathing, and grounding can help you regain control.

Take a moment, breathe, and remind yourself: you’ve got this!

YouAreNotAlone

Soirée d’information et de partage ✨

Vous souhaitez mieux comprendre l’évaluation neuropsychologique et savoir comment soutenir votre enfant?

Joignez-vous à cette soirée animée par Julie Paré, neuropsychologue, qui vous permettra de :
✔️ Démystifier l’évaluation neuropsychologique
✔️ Découvrir des ressources et des stratégies
✔️ Obtenir des conseils pratiques pour se préparer à cette évaluation et accompagner ton enfant avec confiance

🗓 Mardi 28 avril | 19h à 21h (via Zoom)

👥 Pour les parents, proches aidants et toute personne souhaitant soutenir un enfant

💲 Gratuit pour les membres (avant le 26 avril) | 20 $ pour les non-membres

Une belle occasion d’échanger, de briser l’isolement et de découvrir des ressources concrètes dans un espace bienveillant 💬

👉 Inscription et informations : https://www.afped.ca/inscription-activites/

We’ve made some exciting updates to our DBT group upcoming this fall
Our program will now be offered in-person for youth in Grades 7–9 and their caregivers.
📅 Mondays | 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 1815 Alta Vista Dr.
⏳ 10-week program
Does your teen struggle with:
• Depression or anxiety
• Intense emotions
• Difficulty coping
• Suicidal thoughts or behaviours
• Family or peer conflict
This group is designed for youth and at least one caregiver to build skills together, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being 💬💛
Spots are limited—reach out to learn more or register!

The Growth Zone is a skills-focused group designed to support teens in strengthening their executive functioning skills

Over 4 sessions, teens will learn practical, evidence-based strategies to:
✔️ Improve concentration and planning
✔️ Manage time effectively
✔️ Strengthen organization skills
✔️ Build healthy routines (including sleep!)
✔️ Boost independence and self-confidence

This group offers a supportive space and a practical toolbox teens can use in everyday life, at school, at home, and beyond.

🗓 Starts April 22 | Wednesdays
👥 Grades 8-10 | In person
💲 $100 per session

Spots are limited!
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca