Southern Frontenac Community Services holds focus groups

Jeff Green | Apr 15, 2010

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is doing it right! For the first time since 2002, SFCSC is creating a blueprint for the future of children’s, family and seniors’ services to be delivered in the Township of South Frontenac and the City of Kingston north of the 401.

SFCSC will be hosting focus groups throughout our catchment area. Each group is seeking input from the community as to the types, variety and location of services they want to see from the only Community Support Service agency in this area. Types of services currently offered include senior’s services, children’s services, financial support services and family services. What programs in these areas are needed more (or less) in our community? What programs need to be added (or stopped) within our community?

The focus groups are all one hour in length, covering similar information: Thursday, April 22 5:30PM Verona Lions Hall; Monday, April 26 7PM Glenburnie United Church; Wednesday, April 28 1PM Sydenham Town Hall; Monday, May 3, 1PM Perth Road Crafters Hall; and Thursday, May 6, 7PM Sunbury Firehall.

“As a member of the Board of Directors and as chair of the Planning Committee,” says Judy Postma, “I would like to encourage all who reside in this region to take part in the development of a new strategic plan - a new way of doing business. How we care for each other, at all stages of the journey, defines who we are as a community. Come and lay claim to your opportunity to make a lasting difference to your family, your neighbours and your community at one of our focus groups. Then on June 17, Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation will be unveiling the new strategic plan at our Annual General Meeting. On behalf of our board, staff and volunteers, I invite you to make your voice heard.”

Seniors services currently offered include: frozen Meals on Wheels; Diners Clubs, transportation, home visits, caregiver support, client intervention and assistance, home help, foot care, social/recreational programs, respite, volunteer hospice, good food box and two distinct adult day programs.

Children’s services currently offered include: weekly playgroups, toy lending library, prenatal packages, welcome to newborn, 6-month packages, baby talk drop-in and licensed home child care.

Financial Services include: rent banks, access to affordable housing assistance, housing loss prevention and energy source equipment upgrades as well as our Caring Community fund, Winter Warmth fund and the Share the Warmth fund.

Family services include: transportation, food security (food bank), good food box and referrals for additional support.

For more information, please contact Judy Postma, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or David Townsend, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation, 4419 George Street, Sydenham. 613-376-6477.