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
Past Meeting Agendas + Minutes
Sept 2017 - May 2018 Meeting Agendas
Sept 2018 - May 2019 Meeting Agendas
Sept 2018 - May 2019 Meeting Minutes
