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Explore our curated collection of shared resources, tools, and insights from external organizations and key stakeholders. Together, FCO is collaborating across the sector to bring you a hub of knowledge to support you and your community.
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Family Council Assistant 101
An introduction to the Family Council Assistant role: what it is, how assistants support a council, and best practices for working together. Overview Family Council Assistants ...
Family Councils Ontario
Working Collaboratively: Building Strong Relationships ...
Practical strategies that help long-term care staff, administrators, and family councils build trust and work together for residents. Overview Working collaboratively requires ...
Family Councils Ontario
Family Councils Foundations Program, Module 4: Terms of ...
How Terms of Reference and a Code of Conduct help family councils stay organized, accountable, and sustainable, with a quiz and certificate of completion. Overview Strong family ...
Family Councils Ontario
Family Councils Foundations Program, Module 3: Leadership ...
The practical side of leading a family council, from leadership models and effective meetings to solution-oriented advocacy and handling conflict. Overview Once a family council ...
Family Councils Ontario
Family Councils Foundations Program, Module 2: Family Council ...
Learn what family councils and family advisory committees have in common, the six key differences between them, and what that means for families. Overview Many long-term care ...
Family Councils Ontario
Family Councils Foundations Program, Module 1: Starting a ...
A free, self-paced introduction to what family councils are, what the law says they can do, and how you can start or join one in your long-term care home. Overview Family councils ...
Family Councils Ontario
Digital Skills for Older Adults
Canada is facing a digital skills gap that is excluding older adults from digital society. This is a significant issue for a growing older population, with projections showing ...
Family Councils Ontario
York Region Launches New Seniors Navigation Guide
The Regional Municipality of York has launched the York Region Navigation Guide, a new resource designed to help seniors, pre-seniors, and caregivers find and connect with helpful ...
Family Councils Ontario
Get Your New FREE Guide: Aging Well is Living Well
A practical new guide from Perley Health for Veterans, Seniors, families, and caregivers. If you are thinking about how well your current situation is supporting your quality of ...
Family Councils Ontario
Dementia-Friendly Fire Safety Guide
Practical tips for people living with dementia and their care partners to stay safe Fire safety is important for everyone, but it can be more difficult for people living with ...












