Meet our Family Advisory Council
2024-2025
Pathways Family Advisory Council (F.A.C.) is comprised of dedicated and passionate family members and caregivers whose children have received or are presently receiving services at Pathways. The purpose of the F.A.C. is to provide family’s voices, perspectives, ideas, and feedback that will help enhance services.
The Family Advisory Council:
- Acts as a resource to the Pathways Board of Directors, employees and to the Chief Executive Officer
- Drives the family centred approach at Pathways
- Advocates for programs and services on behalf of families through the lens of the Pathways Life Needs Model and the six F’s (function, family, fitness, fun, friends and future)
- Develops opportunities for family engagement and peer support
Jennifer – Family Engagement Coordinator
My first connection with Pathways was when I accessed services for my family. I know firsthand how important parent to parent support is when you have a child with special needs. The role of Family Engagement Coordinator, allows me to provide a variety of supports, whether it’s assistance when a family is navigating services, providing educational sessions, opportunities for selfcare, and parent connection groups. I feel very fortunate to have found a career that inspires me to grow and learn from the amazing families that I work with everyday.
About the Family Advisory Council
Members of the Family Advisory Council include Pathways’ Family Engagement Coordinator and up to 8 adults being comprised of parents, caregivers, siblings, and past clients of Pathways with diverse experience and backgrounds. The Family Advisory Council meets 4-5 times per year to discuss Centre updates, provide feedback, plan family initiatives and help to promote positive and collaborative communications.
For more information, please contact the Family Engagement Coordinator, Jennifer at 519-542-3472 ext. 1291 or familyengagement@pathwayscentre.org
The F.A.C. seeks a diverse team.
The F.A.C. currently does not have any openings however we encourage you to reach out to us to share your interest.
When there is a vacancy, it will be posted on our social media pages as well as our website.
2024/2025 FAC Meetings
Schedule of meetings
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 8, 2025 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
