Outcomes Report 2018-2019
FIRST STEPS First Steps provides a comprehensive range of integrated Early Childhood Development focused services including: early learning/literacy outreach screening health parenting and family support community connections This program is jointly managed by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society and OCS, with liaison support from Umoja Operation Compassion Society. Desired Outcomes • Minimize the impact of trauma and the refugee experience on the growth and development of very young refugee children and their caregivers • Support the children’s health, wellbeing and early learning potential within a play-based, language enriched, parent-child interactive setting • Facilitate successful transition of the children into mainstream ECD services and kindergarten • Build the capacity of the children’s caregivers within the Canadian context • Enhance collaboration amongst settlement and ECD services • Develop culturally competent services and practitioners within the ECD sector
167 families served
4 multi-week parenting programs held 505 workshops provided 5,889 snacks and meals provided Primary language spoken is Arabic
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM (CCRR) CCRR works with the community to strive for quality inclusive child care services that meet the needs of local families and promotes the healthy development of children. Caregivers can get assistance in finding quality child care for their children while child care providers can increase their ability to provide quality childcare services. Services are provided in Surrey, White Rock and Delta. Outcomes: Increased number of registered License Not Required child care providers and/or support transition to licensed family child care LNR and licensed child care providers have stronger service knowledge, administrative skills and increased professionalism
Options Community Services
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