Twins Plus Association of Brampton
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	Multiple Births Canada - Brampton Chapter
Description	The Twins Plus Association of Brampton is a not-for-profit social and support group for expectant parents, parents, caregivers and families of twins, triplets, or multiples living in Brampton and the surrounding area through monthly meetings, reading material, clothing sales, and social events.    Mission Statement  The Mission of the Twins Plus Association of Brampton is to provide moral, emotional and social support and guidance to our members by sharing our mutual experiences as parents of multiple birth children of all ages.    We are a support group for parents and caregivers of multiples.    We consist of parents and expectant parents of multiples birth children of all ages who share our experiences as parents with one another.    We provide an opportunity to meet with other multiple birth parents in an informal social setting.    We are a member chapter of Multiple Births Canada, a national organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for multiple birth families in Canada.    What We Can Offer  What we can offer you as expectant parents or parents of multiples.    To develop parental skills through monthly programs, guest speakers and membership in Multiple Births Canada.   To enhance our shared situation as parents of multiples through suggestions and experience and to foster friendships and camaraderie through the club and social functions.   To provide information and assistance to our members and the community.   To provide moral support and fellowship to each other.   To open two-way communication channels with each other and with the community concerning the unique situation of parenting multiples as well as furthering research in the area of multiple births.   Members can attend our semi-annual sales, where they can sell their gently used clothing, toys, equipment, furniture and accessories.   You can find the Membership Form HERE    Meeting Times   Our meetings are held in different venues across Brampton usually starting at 8 pm. All meetings will ba announced on our website www.twinsplus.ca   New & prospective members are always welcome!     Multiple Births Canada   Multiple Births Canada consists of 27 chapter-clubs nation-wide. MBC is active on both the national as well as the international level as a spokesperson on multiple birth issues.     As members of MBC, we have access to a great website with discussion rooms and fact sheets for members, free of charge as well as a discount on publications. They also offer training for volunteers. Their web site is located at www.multiplebirthscanada.org
Dates	All year round
Areas Served	Brampton ; Caledon ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Orangeville
Boundaries	no boundaries...members welcome from all over!
Eligibility	Parents, caregivers & expectant parents of multiples
Application	Self referral
Fees	Membership - $30
Languages	English
Meetings	General Member meetings usually monthly in the second week of the month, locations change - check our website!     Monthly coffee nights for the parent(s) to get out for an informal night of adult conversation and coffee. This is held every last Thursday of the month at Williams Coffee Pub - 2250 Queen Street East starting at 8 pm.
Contact Information
Mailing Address	c/o Nina Garcia  218 Ecclestone Drive  Brampton, ON L6X 3P9
Office Phone	905-799-4658
E-Mail	brampton@multiplebirthscanada.org
Website	www.twinsplus.ca
Primary Contact	Nina Garcia, Co-Chair, Twins Plus Association of Brampton; Phone: 905-799-4658; Email: brampton@multiplebirthscanada.org
Other Details
Established	1973
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Multiple births ; Parenting support ; Self help groups