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Keep Halloween safe for everyone As little ghosts and goblins get ready to hit the streets, please help keep our community safe by remembering to: •Drive well below the speed limit in residential areas •Watch carefully for children in costumes, especially when turning or backing up •Avoid distractions like cell phones •Turn on your headlights early to see and be seen •Never pass a stopped vehicle –it may be dropping off trick-or-treaters •Always drive sober Let’s make sure everyone enjoys a safe and fun Halloween night.

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Even though Felicity was eager to go swimming, she was also delighted to receive this donation of art supplies from @RBC at our Weekend with Friends Home (the Solcz Home). Special thanks to RBC's @ann_diab for facilitating this latest gift to the children & families we serve.

Our Community Relations Coordinator @KieranMcKenzie spoke with Dan MacDonald about our 25th Annual Walk on Erie event recently & discussed a new app for Windsor-Essex that will help connect respite workers with families called Respite Now. @iHeartRadio iheart.com/podcast/962-th…

Compelling piece-An extremely well referenced explanation of the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families. Equitable access to play critical for children with disabilities diplomaticourier.com/posts/equitabl…

Today, for #ThankfulThursday we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who supported FRS and through us the children and families we serve with a financial contribution for #GivingTuesday .

At FRS our Mission is to work in partnership with families who have children with disabilities. We strengthen families & contribute to children having meaningful lives in their community. For #GivingTuesday please consider giving the gift of Respite. canadahelps.org/en/dn/6893

This #GivingTuesday give the gift of #Respite. #GivingTuesdayCountdown canadahelps.org/en/dn/6893

Very grateful for the opportunity created by our friends at the @MultiCulturalCl to participate in their Health & Wellness Expo. @KieranMcKenzie & Alyssa were delighted to chat with #newcomers from across #WindsorEssex about our services and how they can be accessed.

The multi-talented @jannarden helped produce a series of beautifully animated videos called Growing Together. Part of the @StoriesforCare series. Several variations of #caregiving are addressed in the content. This one discussing #Respite Care hits home. storiesforcaregivers.com/growing-togeth…

Great Campaign from our friends at @WindsorEssexCAS & @LibroCU ... if you're able to support please do so. #WindsorEssexCares #YQG

Prep for the holidays with a purpose! 🍴 All October, @williamsfoodeq is donating the proceeds from knife & shear sharpening to Family Respite Services. Just $2.50/knife & $4.50 for shears. It’s the perfect time to get holiday-ready & help a great cause! #HolidayPrep #GivingBack

Make a difference this October! 🙌 Get your knives and shears sharpened at Williams Food Equipment and help support Family Respite Services. $2.50 per blade, $4.50 for shears – perfect timing for Thanksgiving prep! 🍽️ #GiveBack #SharpAndReady

It's #InclusiveEducation month! Last year we asked education professionals and students about the reasons we learn better together. An inclusive classroom benefits everyone! Join us as we share resources and stories of inclusion this month.

Looking for the steps to create an individualized housing plan? Check out P4P's NEW webcast, Creative Options for Home on June 4 at 7 pm. This webcast will feature an overview of the steps needed to develop a creative and individual housing plan. Register: bit.ly/3Kl2Iww

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Calling all teens ages 13-18 years of age, Fantastic Fridays is back! Join us on Friday, May 17 for camping themed activities and games including a fun nature walk. Make friends along the way! #LivingLaSalle Registration is open until Wednesday, May 15. ow.ly/oc0450RAzjb

Save the date! Registration for Summer Day Camp will open on Tuesday, May 7 at 8:30 am for LaSalle residents and Thursday, May 9 at 8:30am for non-residents! Online registration is strongly recommended. #LivingLaSalle

Celebrate spring with busker-style entertainment at the return of LaSalle Spring Fling. Join in on the fun at the Event Centre at 970 Front Road on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a free one-day unique experience with fun family activities. lasalle.ca/springfling

Thanks to Roseville Public School for donating the proceeds from their Autism Awareness Donut 🍩 sale to Family Respite Services! #yqg #AutismAwareness #familyrespite