OCS Outcomes Report 2016-2017
Quality Improvements • Submitted request to Fraser Health for a temporary Arabic speaking Pregnancy Support Worker (PSW). FHA granted 6-month funding for an Arabic PSW position. • Recruited and orientated several volunteers to assist with language support. • Supported 12 Community Nursing practicum placements. • Completed an evaluation of existing organization, content and delivery of group topics. • Piloted an enhanced group facilitation model to maximize education and information sharing with participants. • Completed the evaluation of the substance use presentation and offered an improved presentation by Nurse Practioner at Lunch Club. Staff has contributed to the facilitation of the new presentation. • Completed literature review of evidence-based breastfeeding research to inform development of breastfeeding cafe. • Students developed child development curriculum and Live 5210 curriculum. • Partnered with Settlement Workers at First Steps to provide language and cultural support during individual sessions. • Reviewed resource library; added and updated health-related resources. • Hosted the Breastfeeding Friendly Initiative community event in June. • Celebrated Breastfeeding Week with community outreach at Guildford Mall. • Engaged in partnership with FHA and Langara BSN program to develop a breastfeeding support group. • Collaborated with Immigrant Settlement Services to access interpretation services and bridge families with settlement needs. • Connected with Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association’s (FRAFCA) POP program to jointly support pre/postnatal women. • Increased partnerships with attendance at Make Children First Committee, Early Years Integration Committee, BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs (BCAPOP) webinar. • Participated in the Stakeholder Engagement event hosted by Seeds of Change Surrey to explore Food Security in Guildford.
First Steps First Steps provides a comprehensive range of integrated Early Childhood Development
focused services, including: • Early learning/literacy • Outreach • Screening • Health • Parenting • Family support • Community connections
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