Welcome to the MFRC Meaford website
Serving families at Land Force Central Area Training Centre Meaford. Within this Website you will find a wealth of information about the services of Military Family Resource Centres, generally, and the MFRC Meaford, specifically. We look forward to serving you!
You can also check us out at www.familyforce.ca. This website will give you all the MFRC's that are located within Canada and Europe, regardless of the MFRC location. So drop by, have a peek and let us know what you think.
Changing schools? Dependent Education Management can help
It’s posting season once again, and for Canadian Forces (CF) families moving with children, changing schools can bring many uncertainties.
Will the new school teach in the children’s first language? Will the children be behind in their new classes and need tutoring? Will special education classes be available? Will high school students meet all the requirements for college or university?
Dependent Education Management (DEM) can help families find the answers. DEM manages the education, compensation and benefits programs for CF personnel’s dependent children.
DEM provides information and assistance on changing schools within Canada and abroad. From moving tips and general advice to detailed checklists of necessary school documents, DEM strives to help parents stay on top of the education transition process.
For families moving out of country, DEM performs a mandatory screening process as well as further information on international schools. For families moving within Canada, DEM can help families apply for education allowances and benefits, give comprehensive information on schools in every province and territory, and provide screening information for special education options in isolated and semi-isolated postings.
With the right information and preparation, Mr. Ferguson says families rarely encounter unsolvable problems. Though the first big move can be especially stressful for families, once over that initial hurdle it gets easier. Time and time again, Mr. Ferguson sees what a positive experience moving can be for families with children. He firmly believes that challenging children by placing them in unfamiliar situations leads to great personal growth.
“It’s important that families celebrate the positive. Change brings new experiences, new learning and new challenges to master,” he says. “Schools play an important role in helping students, especially new students, build resilience.
To learn more about DEM’s services, visit the DEM website. Information about education allowances is available by clicking here, and information about preparing for a move within Canada is available here.
For additional information and assistance, please contact dependenteducationmanagement@forces.gc.ca
Feeling out of the loop when it comes to the MFRC activities?
Contact the MFRC and have your name put on our “Out Reach List” and we will e-mail you once a month with a calendar, and once a week a friendly reminder with upcoming events.
This will help keep you informed and in the “loop” on the happenings of the MFRC. We look forward to serving YOU! Contact 519-538-1371 ext 6509 or e-mail us at mfrc.meaford@sympatico.ca
MFRC Perks
They have finally arrived! Canada's Wonderland Tickets are back by popular demand at the MFRC. SPRING TICKETS AVAILABLE $40.00 for adults (two day pass $48.00) and $32.00 for children. The MFRC only accept cash and we are open from 8:30-4:30.
Galaxy Cinema Tickets at a great price - ONLY $9.00 Tickets may be used at any Galaxy Cinema or Cineplex Odeon in Canada!!
There is a Costco Card available for families to use. The closest locations are Barrie and Kitchener. Call to book!
MFRC has Red shirts/sweaters and Magnets available for “Support Our Troops”
Please help out other CF family members by sharing other community discounts you are aware of.
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