FUNDED BY: Children First, Ministry of Children and Family Development & Success By 6® partnership between Ministry of Children & Family Development, Credit Unions of BC, United Ways and communities.
What we do
The Slocan Valley Early Childhood Community Advisory Council is a voluntary council of organizations, service providers, and parents focused on the well-being of young children and their families in the south Slocan Valley (from Slocan to South Slocan). Council efforts and activities stem from the knowledge that strong families, supported by healthy communities, give children their best start in life. Children’s development during the early years, from 0-6, impacts their health and abilities to succeed throughout their lives and to become contributing citizens. By working together, the Council reduces duplication, identifies gaps in service, creates strong networks, and supports programs and initiatives for families and young children in the Slocan Valley.
SVECCAC meets quarterly, and is guided by its Terms of Reference and Strategic Plan that was developed in consultation with the community over 2008 and 2009.
Additional Funders
Heritage Credit Union
Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiative Grant
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Contact
Coordinator: Penny Tees penny@netidea.com 250-226-7605
Chairperson: Sharon Nazaroff
Members
Sharon Nazaroff, Chair - Early Childhood Educator
Chris Nichol - Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
Deb Corbett - WE Graham Community Service Society
Huguette Marr - Appledale Children’s Centre
Sonia Tavares - Regional Early Years Coordinator
Natalie Lucas - Valhalla and Wee Ones Children’s Centres
Susie Myers - Brent Kennedy Learning Centre
Lorri Fehr - SD8 District Principal
Laura Moll - Brent Kennedy School Principal
Brent Cross - WE Graham Community School Principal
Ron Sherman - Winlaw School Principal
Aanyta Fahrenbruch - Child Care Resource and Referral Centre
Mary Asselin - Public Health Nurse
Cathy Spears - Kootenay Kids – Life After Birth
Patti McLaughlin - Winlaw StrongStart Facilitator
Alison Salo - Early Childhood Educator
Michelle Pierce - Kootenay Family Place-Supported Child Development
Jerri Schmidt - Kootenay Family Place-Infant Development Consultant
Sonia Tavares - Regional Early Years Coordinator
Sharon Butler - Playgroup Facilitator
Shannon Demontigny - Parent
Lauren Steeg - Slocan & Valley South Regional Parks & Recreation Commission
Meeting Date and Time
SVECCAC meets quarterly in September, December, March and June. Please contact Coordinator for dates and location.
Resources
Valley Voice Article (will open a new window)
Resources
These will open as a downloadable PDF.
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
Terms of Reference
Community resources
Advocacy
Events and Projects
Networks for New Parents is a free drop-in program that provides an exchange of children’s clothing, books, toys and goods, plus access to resources and other families, and a healthy lunch. Families are invited to bring clean, seasonally appropriate items to share with other families. Parents, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are welcome—grandparents and pregnant moms, too! Phone Penny at 250-226-7605 for dates, location, and more information.
E-Bulletins with info on activities, events and resources are distributed several times per month. To join the distribution list, send your request to penny@netidea.com
SVECCAC periodically hosts other programs, such as Child Development Days or Parent Education sessions. Call the coordinator for info.
Comments?
Please send comments to penny@netidea.com
