Outcomes Report 2017-2018
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
186 families served 8 multi-week parenting programs held 67 workshops 3785 snacks and meals provided Primary language spoken is Arabic
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM (CCRR) Child Care Options 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 cab 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 LNR 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 Increased community knowledge of the benefits and characteristics of quality child care Child care providers and parents have increased access to resources and equipment that support safe environments and healthy child development Child care providers have greater awareness of aboriginal and multicultural issues as they relate to children and families they serve, and child care Parents have a greater knowledge of and access to support for selecting and monitoring their own child care arrangements and other community services Increased opportunities for peer support and networking Increased support for informal child care providers
“Just keep up the good work. I appreciate all that you do. My kids are smarter and have more fun thanks to all your hard work!”
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