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Relationships First Workshop [in-person]

October 29, 2026 @ 9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us for an engaging workshop that highlights the importance of developmental relationships in helping young people discover their true potential.

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What are Halton Kindergarten families telling us?

November 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm EST - 1:00 pm EST

This webinar will provide a first look at findings from the 2026 Our Kids Network Kindergarten Parent Survey (KPS), a unique research tool developed by Halton researchers to understand the experiences of kindergarten children and their families.

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Beyond Screen Time: Building a Community Approach to Children’s Digital Well-Being [in person]

February 4, 2027 @ 8:30 am EST - 3:00 pm EST

Join us for the OKN Knowledge Exchange Conference, an opportunity for those serving children, youth, and families to come together around emerging research, promising practices, and community-based strategies.

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Children Don’t Come in Boxes: Building Pathways Around the Whole Child

By: OKN Team When we spoke with Evelyn Bursey, Manager of Children’s Inclusion Services within Child and Family Services at Community Living North Halton and co-chair of the Early Intervention and Support Working Group, one thing quickly became clear: her interest in...

Beyond Collaboration: How Halton Can Move from Coordination to Alignment

By: OKN Team Across Halton, organizations are working hard to support children, youth, and families, as needs become increasingly complex. Resources are stretched, challenges are interconnected, and organizations are being asked to demonstrate impact while working...

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OKN impact report shows how data and collaboration are strengthening supports in Halton

A new report from Our Kids Network (OKN) highlights key trends affecting children, youth, and families in Halton, along with how community partners are working together to respond. The 2025–26 Collective Impact Report brings together key findings from research and...

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