Resources to Help Keep Children Safe
Keeping children safe at home and in the community starts with access to the right information and supports. Below, you’ll find trusted resources from the City of Toronto and community partners to help reduce risks related to balcony and window safety, extreme heat, and overall home safety. These tools are designed to provide practical guidance and connect families to supports available across the city.
Home Safety & Fall Prevention
Home Safety Checklist (City of Toronto)
A comprehensive checklist to help identify and reduce risks in your home.
Child Injury Prevention (City of Toronto)
Includes safety information and tools.
Fall Prevention (SickKids)
Guidance for families on preventing falls at home and keeping children safe.
Fall Prevention Tips Video (SickKids)
Quick, visual tips for caregivers.
Window Safety for Children (Fraser Health)
A comprehensive resource with practical tips to help keep children safe around windows at home. Includes a short video from Fraser Health’s Medical Health Officer and downloadable infographics that explain key risks and prevention steps in a clear, family-friendly way.
Balcony & Window Safety / Tenant Supports
RentSafeTO – Building Owner Requirements (City of Toronto)
Information on window safety in apartment buildings and supports for tenants during hot weather.
Indoor Temperatures in Apartment Units (City of Toronto)
Details on temperature requirements and cooling space obligations in buildings.
Window Safety & Service Requests (311 Toronto)
Learn how to report window safety concerns, request inspections, or get help with safety issues in your building.
Window Safety Devices (City of Toronto)
Provides window safety tips, regulations, and landlord and tenant responsibilities.
Heat Safety & Cooling Supports
Hot Weather Resources (City of Toronto)
Guidance on staying safe during extreme heat.
Keep Cool (City of Toronto)
Tips for staying safe during hot weather, especially for vulnerable populations.
Signs of Heat-Related Illness in Children (City of Toronto)
Learn how to recognize the early signs of heat-related illness in children and what to do to keep them safe during extreme heat. Includes practical guidance for caregivers as part of the City’s Hot Weather Plan for Child Care Centres.
Beat the Heat – City of Toronto Guide (City of Toronto)
A practical, easy-to-read guide with tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat, including advice for families, ways to cool your home, and how to protect children and other vulnerable individuals.
Additional Heat & Health Resources (City of Toronto)
A comprehensive collection of resources to help residents stay safe during extreme heat, including public health guidance, safety tips, and information to protect children and other vulnerable populations.
Cool Spaces Near You (City of Toronto)
The Heat Relief Network is a city‑wide network of more than 500 cool spaces available throughout the summer, not just during heat warnings. Take a break from the heat in comfortable, welcoming spaces like libraries, community centres, civic buildings, pools, splash pads, select malls and partner facilities.
Swimming & Water Play Locations (City of Toronto)
Find pools, splash pads, and other water-based cooling options across the city.
Staying Cool Tips (Toronto Community Housing)
Practical advice for managing heat in your home.
Financial & Equipment Supports
Air Conditioner Assistance Program (City of Toronto) - Closed for the Season
Provides air conditioning units to eligible residents (application intake typically opens in April).
Medical Items, Devices & Supplies (Hardship Fund / Ontario Works / ODSP)
Support for cooling devices and other essential items (applications open May 1 – July 31).