EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Who is this program for?

Families who have children aged 0-6 who are Government Assisted Refugees.


PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
First Steps is an ECD focused settlement and developmental support program, for young refugee children 0-6 years and their caregivers to enable them to gradually transition into mainstream services and resources.


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program provides a parent child drop-in, parenting support, Parent Child Mother Goose, nutrition and health information, orientation to parenting in the Canadian context, mental health counselling, Dad's group and other supports. All activities revolve around attachment, bonding, play and social interaction. The project is in collaboration with DIVERSEcity Community Resource Society, Options Community Services and Umoja African Family Services

Registration is ongoing, parents are adviced to drop in.


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