The Children’s Link Society is governed and staffed primarily by parents and family members of children and adults with special needs. We know firsthand that the best resource for a family facing the challenge of locating services and finding assistance for their child with special needs is another family who has “been there”. As we recognize the value of connection for parents to parents, we want to encourage opportunities for this connection to occur.

For families who live in the Calgary area, we offer coffee socials in various locations in the city and surrounding areas. Please refer to the Coffee Socials page of our website for dates and times. Our family events are a welcomed opportunities for families to participate in fun activities where all belong and are included. Please refer to the Events page of our website for dates and times of our dances and BBQ’s.

Children’s Link is proud to host a “Revitalize” day in recognition of the contributions that family members / unpaid caregivers offer to their loved one with the special need. This is a special day to honour and celebrate your efforts and to care for yourself first. This year, “Revitalize” is on June 7 at Rafter 6 Ranch in the spectacular Rocky Mountains! Please contact our office at 403-230-9158.

The Annual General Meeting is always held at a venue that is family friendly since we believe that it provides another opportunity for families to connect with other families and children. This year, our AGM will be hosted at the Telus World of Science in Calgary on June 9, 2009.

Please note, transportation and child care must never be a barrier to access any of our programs or events. Children’s Link Society has an account with a taxi company and we will always make arrangements for families to have rides to and from our activities as well as assisting with child care needs.

We are excited to announce that in the coming weeks, Children’s Link will be accessible on Facebook. We also intend to host a blog and have a bulletin board for posting questions and discussions for our viewers and contacts that may access us online. As events and activities happen at Children’s Link, we will be posting video segments on YouTube for the greater online community to enjoy and learn from.