The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) is a family governed, federally funded, not for profit, partner organization with charitable status.
Support for Military Families
Connect with a Navigator to get support for the unique challenges that come with life in a Military family.
Contact a Navigator
Deployment Support
Special Needs and Inclusion
Second Language Training
PMFRC Mental Health Support
Our team of mental health practitioners can support your Military family with a variety of challenges.
Connect with mental health support
Family Liaison Officer Support
Mental Health Walk In Clinic
Veteran Family Program
Emergency Child and Family Care
These programs facilitate short term emergency care in a CAF work-related separation or emergency.
Emergency Child Care in Petawawa
Emergency Family Care Assistance
What's On at the PMFRC
- Activities and Events Calendar
- Petawawa EarlyON Centre Calendar
- PMFRC Employment Service Calendar
- Newsletters and Social Media
- Military Family Life Podcast
Find things to do in Petawawa
Check out what's coming up this month on the Petawawa Activities and Events calendar!
Play Troop / EarlyON Calendar
The PMFRC offers a Play Troop / EarlyON program for parents and care providers with children ages 0-6.
- View the monthly Play Troop / EarlyON calendar
- Pre-register for activities on KEyON
PMFRC Employment Service Calendar
Find upcoming employment workshops, training courses and other support for Ontario resident job seekers on the PMFRC Employment Service calendar
Sign up for one of our newsletters for the latest updates!
Follow the PMFRC on social media
Military Family Life Podcast
Check out the latest episode to help you live your BEST Military family life.Listen now.
PMFRC Board Recruitment
The PMFRC Board of Directors is seeking new members, apply by July 18, 2025.
Learn more and apply
Pre-Deployment Package for 2025
Is your family getting ready for a deployment this year? The PMFRC is here to provide the guidance, resources, and support your family needs to be confidently prepared for your next deployment.
Download the Pre-Deployment Package
Are you posted to Petawawa?
The PMFRC Information Services Team is a great place to start! Our team can tell you about Petawawa and the surrounding area, local healthcare, schools, utilities, as well as answer questions about your new community.
Clear in to the PMFRC
Welcome to Petawawa! Let us know your family has arrived so we can help connect you with PMFRC programs and services.
Clear in now
PMFRC Welcome Guide
Check out the digital PMFRC Welcome Guide for everything you need to know about our community!
View the Welcome Guide
Petawawa Morale Mail
Learn how to mail a letter or parcel from Petawawa to Military personnel deployed on operations.
Send Morale Mail
Daycare
Join the waitlist today for PMFRC daycare and before and after school care.
Lil' Troopers Daycare
Before and After School Care
Private Home Daycare
Open a Home Daycare
Specialized Care Program
Providing temporary care for work-related reasons from Monday to Friday / 8 AM - 4 PM.
Book a spot today
North Side Child Care
Providing occasional care for non-work related reasons from Monday to Friday / 8 AM - 4 PM.
Book a spot today
Petawawa EarlyON Centre
PMFRC’s Play Troop / EarlyON play group enables parents and care providers with children ages 0-6 to enjoy engaging activities together.
Play Troop Information
Pre-register on KEyON
Monthly Calendar
PMFRC Prenatal and Postnatal Support
Join Prenatal and Postnatal Support for an online support group, monthly Lunch and Learn sessions, workshops and more for babies up to 12 months!
Join the group
Kiddie Kollege Nursery School
Kiddie Kollege offers morning and afternoon sessions to Military and civilian children aged two-and-a-half to five years of age.
Register now
Employment Service
Free and confidential support for your job search with locations in Petawawa and Deep River.
Get employment support
Local Job Board
Workshop Calendar
Youth Volunteer Program
Join the youth volunteers for an opportunity to earn volunteer hours, meet new friends, learn job-related skills, and try new things!
Volunteer with the PMFRC
Would you like to get more involved in your community, meet new people and get valuable work experience Becoming a volunteer with the PMFRC is as easy as 1-2-3!
Learn more
PMFRC Facilities
- South Side Community Centre
- PMFRC - North Side
- PMFRC Family Wellness Centre
- Employment Service - Petawawa Location
- Employment Service - Deep River Location
South Side Community Centre
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday / 8 AM - 4 PM
Visit this location for inquiries about:
- Information Services (including information about the community and local resources)
- Military Family Navigators
- Clear In / Clear Out
- Morale Mail
- Kiddie Kollege Nursery School
- Play Troop / EarlyON
- Volunteer Services
- Specialized Care Program
- Event Registration and Payments
PMFRC - North Side
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday / 8 AM - 4 PM
Visit this location for inquiries about:
- PMFRC Children's Services programs
- Administration (including payments)
- Morale Mail
- North Side Child Care
For more information, call (613) 687-1641 ext.0.
NB: Military members can clear-in and clear-out at South Side Community Centre (1578 Wolfe Ave.) or virtually online and NOT at PMFRC North Side.
PMFRC Family Wellness Centre
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday / 8 AM - 4 PM
Visit this location for inquiries about:
For more information, call (613) 687-7587 ext.0 or email us.NB: Military members can clear-in and clear-out at South Side Community Centre (1578 Wolfe Ave.) or virtually online and NOT at the PMFRC Family Wellness Centre.
Employment Service - Petawawa Location
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday / 8 AM - 4 PM
Visit this location for inquiries about:
- Employment support for all Ontario resident job seekers including youth, teenagers, Military spouses, Veterans and releasing CAF members
- Education and training information
- Online job list
- Computer lab and printing service
- Workshops for employment readiness
- Emloyment resource library
Employment Service - Deep River Location
Hours of Operation: Monday / 8 AM - 12 PM and 1- 3 PM, closed Tuesday-Sunday
Visit this location for inquiries about:
- Employment support for all Ontario resident job seekers including youth, teenagers, Military spouses, Veterans and releasing CAF members
- Education and training information
- Online job list
- Computer lab and printing service
- Workshops for employment readiness
- Emloyment resource library
Board of Directors
Learn more about the PMFRC Board of Directors or apply to join the Board.
Learn more
Feedback and Complaints
Submit community feedback or a complaint to the PMFRC.
Community Feedback
Concerns and Complaints
Careers
View the latest job opportunities with the PMFRC.
PMFRC Job Opportunities
Become a Private Home Daycare or Emergency Child Care Provider
PMFRC Staff
Contact PMFRC staff by phone or email and view staff profiles.
Staff Contact List
Meet Me at the PMFRC
Stay Connected
Stay connected with the PMFRC on social media and our newsletters.
PMFRC Newsletters
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