Resources to Support Your Family Council

Written by Family Councils Ontario | Sep 17, 2026, 4:35:37 PM

Family Councils Ontario is always working on new ways to make it easier for caregivers, Family Councils, and long-term care staff to find the information and support they need. Here's a look at three resources we've recently added.

Starting Strong: A Toolkit for New Family Councils

Our Family Council Toolkit

Starting a Family Council can feel like a big undertaking, especially if you're not sure where to begin. Our new toolkit, Starting Strong: A Toolkit for New Family Councils, walks caregivers through the essentials - from understanding what a Family Council is and why it matters, to setting up your first meeting, electing leadership, and building momentum in those early months. It's designed to be a practical, step-by-step companion for anyone taking on this role for the first time.

New eLearning Course: Family Councils Foundations

New e-Learning Content

For caregivers who prefer to learn at their own pace, we've launched a new eLearning course, Family Councils Foundations. The course covers the fundamentals of how Family Councils work, the rights and responsibilities involved, and practical tips for building an effective, sustainable council - all in a format you can work through whenever it suits you.

Explore the new eLearning course

Our Revamped Monthly Email

Our Monthly e-Bulletin

We've also given our monthly e-bulletin a refresh, making it easier to stay on top of FCO news, upcoming webinars and events, and new resources as they become available. Sign up below to get the next issue delivered straight to your inbox.

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