Let them know you’ll believe and support them- they can tell you if someone is pressuring them online and you’ll help them figure out what to do.

More #prevention tips, resources & what to do if you suspect abuse:
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#protect #safekids

DYK: Sextortion is one of the fastest growing crimes. Offenders can target online through text, social media, internet gaming consoles.
Discuss how to be careful online, what’s private and what’s okay to share.
Review common tactics used to pressure kids/youth to share private information or photos.

Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
Some developmental disabilities are "invisible", which means they're not always noticeable to others.

It's important to be #supportive, #understanding, never make assumptions about people's abilities & treat everyone with #kindness 💗

From all of us at The Centre, we wish everyone celebrating a safe and happy Diwali!
#Diwali2025 #centreforchild

It’s Canadian Down Syndrome Week! At The Centre, #inclusion means we #SeeTheAbility & celebrate everyone’s unique abilities, reduce barriers to participation, and help each child reach their potential.

Learn more:
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Start your bidding engines! Our Gala online auction is now open to all- lots of great items available like hotel stays, sporting tickets, wine, art & more!
Proceeds support vital services for local kids with #specialneeds. Closes Saturday, Oct 25 @ 9pm: bit.ly/centregala20...

bid on exciting silent auctions online starting tomorrow, October 18 @ noon, or donate online!
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#centreforchild #centregala #galaofhope #sponsor #specialneeds #giveback

Thank you to our friends at Coast Langley Hotel & Convention Centre, joining us again as our Gala of Hope Venue Sponsor!

Tickets for our Gala are sold out, but don't worry- you can still help #specialkids in our #community:

October is Occupational Therapy Month! Thank you to all our amazing OTs who help our kids improve their fine motor skills, used for important daily tasks!

More info about The Centre’s OT services: buff.ly/UkR2AtU

👏💕 #otmonth

We're so excited that BM Group is joining us as a Hope Sponsor at our upcoming Gala on October 25! You still have one more day to get your tickets to join us too & support vital services for #specialkids- don’t miss out!
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#centregala #galaofhope #sponsor #specialneeds

DYK most abusers are someone the child or family knows? What can we do to prevent abuse?

Be involved- know who your child’s in contact with, attend their events.
Avoid one adult/one child situations, and drop-in when your child may be alone with another adult.
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Teach your child what’s appropriate touch, review privacy and boundaries.
Review how to be assertive and say “no”, how to get help from safe adults.

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Get your tickets NOW and join us October 25 to make a difference for local kids!
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#centreforchild #centregala #galaofhope #specialkids #sponsor #giveback #community

Only two more days to get your Gala tickets and help raise funds for critical programs supporting kids with #specialneeds, like our fully accessible hydrotherapy pool.

The Centre is closed today for Thanksgiving.
At The Centre, we’re so thankful that we’ve been able to support so many amazing children and families since 1953!!
We hope everyone has a safe and happy #Thanksgiving this weekend!

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. It’s important to care for our mental health & of those around us. By sharing & supporting each other, we can reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Support & resources:
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The Centre will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. From all of us at The Centre, we wish everyone a safe, happy and warm Thanksgiving long weekend! #happythanksgiving #longweekend #thankful

Tickets are going fast- don't wait, get yours now: bit.ly/centregala2025
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#centreforchild #centregala #galaofhope #specialneeds #giveback

Just over a week to get your tickets for our Gala of Hope on October 25- deadline is October 16 @ midnight.

Don't miss out on your chance to make a difference for #specialkids in our #community, raising funds for life-changing services like our Feeding Team!

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DYK that teaching kids age-appropriate information about personal safety can help reduce risks for abuse?

Teach your child about their body & appropriate touch.
Discuss what secrets are okay to keep & common lures.
Review how to be assertive and say “no”, how to get help from safe adults.

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DYK there’s about 18million people around the world living with #CerebralPalsy.

The Centre was started in 1953 by parents organizing transport for their kids with #CerebralPalsy.
We’ve grown to serving kids with a wide range of abilities and conditions, working with families...

Surrey Public Libraries is hosting sensory-friendly stories/songs in a welcoming & adaptive sensory environment- for those on autism/ADHD spectrum or with other sensory processing needs.
Sessions @ Clayton Branch: 11am-12pm Oct 8
Register: surreylibraries.ca

Join us on October 25 & help make a difference- don't wait, get your tickets now: bit.ly/centregala2025
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