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September 2021
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Child Care Resource & Referral Program
Fall Newsletter
CCRR Updates: Welcome Back. . . see the workshops and
What’s new at CCRR? Anita Galvin to the CCRR registration details on
We are moving out of Program! Anita was on our website at: Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
our Lougheed office on leave from the program www.comservice.bc.ca CCRR
Wednesday, September working with the ECPN
(Early Childhood Peda- 22722 Lougheed Highway
22nd. We are awaiting Training Calendar Maple Ridge, V2X 2V6
our move in date and gogy Network) as a Peda-
We have emailed our
will keep you posted gogist. Monday to Friday
training calendar to our
once we know more. 8:30 am—4:30 pm
community of educators, (appointments and pick up &
Lending Library give us a call if you have drop off service available up-
Our New Address Our lending library is cur- not received your copy. on request)
22768 119th Avenue rently closed and will reo-
Maple Ridge, V2X 2Y9 pen when we move and • Phone: 604-467-2273
Our Fall workshops
(on the corner of 228th get set up in our new • Fax: 604-467-2264
will be held on • Email:
and 119th behind Valley space.
Zoom, except for the ccrrp@comservice.bc.ca
Fair Mall).
two upcoming courses: • Website:
Fall Workshops First Aid and a portion of www.comservice.bc.ca
We look forward We have a wonderful
to seeing you at our the Responsible
workshop schedule for the
new office! Adult/Good Beginnings.
upcoming quarter. Please
Child Care Resource & Referral Program will be closed on Thursday,
September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Federal Statutory Holiday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and ensuring that the trag- Funded by
ic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is never forgotten. the Province
of BC
As you may be aware, the government recently passed legislation to
make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation. Like all Canadians, this day provides an opportunity for each pub-
lic servant to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. This
may present itself as a day of quiet reflection or participation in a community event.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-
leaf/defence/2021/07/federal-statutory-holiday-national-day-for-truth-and-
reconciliation.html
BC Early Learning Framework (2019, p.31)
Truth and Reconcilia on retain and recover shared responsi- experiences of systemic marginaliza-
bility for the upbringing, educa on, on and forced assimila on, and
Commission of Canada and well-being of their children. how we all have an obliga on of re-
The final report of the Truth and Rec-
dress for the damage done, and be-
oncilia on Commission of Canada These two declara ons clearly out- ing done, to Indigenous communi-
(TRC, 2015a) published 94 calls to line that much work is needed in the es.
ac on, including a call on federal, decoloniza on of Canadian society
provincial, territorial and Indigenous and its ins tu ons.
governments to develop culturally
Whether Indigenous or non-
appropriate early childhood educa-
Indigenous, educators in all commu-
on programs for Indigenous chil-
ni es have an important role to play “Reconcilia on includes anyone with
dren. Like the UNDRIP, the TRC re- an open mind and an open heart
in responding to the TRC and
port ar culates the rights of Indige- who is willing to look into the future
UNDRIP by learning and educa ng
nous families and communi es to with a new way”
others about Indigenous peoples’
(Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, quoted in
Reconcilia oncanada.ca, 2019)
Useful Links
Truth and Reconciliation Links and Resources
• BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS)
https://www.acc-society.bc.ca/
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-
governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-
documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada website
https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/trc-website/
• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
https://nctr.ca/
• Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)
https://www.irsss.ca/
• Wawahte – Stories of Indian Residential School Survivors
http://wawahte.com/watch.php
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GOOD BEGINNINGS Training and Bursary
GOOD BEGINNINGS: Professional Development for Child Care Providers. This curriculum meets the
training requirements to qualify individuals to work in child care settings, such as Family Child Care,
Occasional Licensed Child Care, and School-Age Licensed Group Child Care.
BC Family Child Care Association in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Develop-
ment are pleased to offer funding to promote the training of child care providers in the province of Brit-
ish Columbia. Effective September 1st, 2020 until February 28, 2022, participants will be eligible to ap-
ply for reimbursement of a portion of their training costs upon successful completion of the Good Begin-
nings course.
Good Beginning Bursary:
https://bcfcca.ca/bursary-funds-available-for-good-beginnings-training/
Pro D Bursary:
https://www.wstcoast.org/news-articles/updates-events/westcoast-ece-professional-
development-bursary-now-open
In partnership with the Province of British Columbia - Ministry of Children & Family Develop-
ment and The Government of Canada, Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC) has
established a Professional Development Bursary Fund for early childhood educators and other
child care providers in BC.
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10 dollar a day Child Care— a message from the Prime Minister’s office https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2021/04/21/10-day-child-care-canadian-families Canadian Government press info on website Too many families in Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. This is an economic issue as much as it is a social one. Without access to child care, parents – especially wom- en – cannot fully participate in the economy, and the global COVID-19 pandemic has brought these issues to the forefront. As part of our commitment to support a recovery that brings all Canadians along, the Government of Canada wants to ensure that quality and affordable regulated child care spaces are available to all families who need it. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today highlighted that Budget 2021 sets a goal of on average $10 a day child care within the next five years. By building an early learning and child care system, we will make life more affordable for Canadian families, create new jobs, grow the middle class, increase women’s participation in the work force, and drive strong economic growth across the country. The federal government will work with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to build this Canada-wide, community-based early learning and child care system. The government will invest $30 billion over the next five years, with a minimum of $9.2 billion per year ongoing. By the end of 2022, this new system would reduce fees for parents with children in regulated child care by 50 per cent on average, everywhere outside of Quebec. While Quebec already has shown leadership through a child care system where prices are affordable, they will still receive their share of the funding to allow for further improvements to their system. The Government of Canada will also work with provinces and territories to help ensure that early childhood educators are provided with the training and develop- ment opportunities needed to support their growth and the growth of a child care system that works for all Canadians. This investment builds on the work the government has been doing to make life more affordable for families and give children the best start in life. Programs like the Canada Child Benefit, which puts money directly in the pockets of parents to help with the added expenses of raising a family, have al- ready been supporting those who need it the most. However, with child care expenses running nearly as high as rent or mortgage payments in some cities across the country, we know that more needs to be done. This investment will create new opportunities for Canadian families and allow parents, particu- larly mothers, to get back into the workforce. Establishing a Canada-wide early learning and child care system will create jobs and economic growth, increase women’s participation in the workforce, and offer each child in Canada a better start in life. To learn more about this new initiative check out the resources below: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap3 more government info https://www.10aday.ca/about about the plan info (BC) https://www.ecebc.ca/sector-initiatives/10-dollar-day-child-care-plan ECEBC info and website https://www.10aday.ca/ more info
Fall Activities and Crafts
https://www.artycraftykids.com/
art/bubble-wrap-autumn-tree-
craft/
https://kidscraftroom.com/paper-cup-
yarn-wrapped-owl-craft/ https://www.firefliesandmudpies.
com/my-little-pumpkin-
keepsake-craft/
For more fall ideas see link below:
https://www.pinterest.ca/cmarashian/f To find out more on how to
all-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/ make this fall centerpiece
check out the link below:
http://make-it-your-
own.com/fall-finds-centrepiece/
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Fall Newsletter
Coordinator's Thoughts . . .
We are going through some difficult times in so
many ways; locally and globally. We are here to
support you as you care for the children and families
in our community. We hope you and your family are
well and safe. Please feel free to call or email for
community resources, to chat, to sign up for work-
shops or for information that can assist you in your
work.
Take care!
Child Care Resource & Referral
We are here to serve the Maple Ridge/Pi4 Meadows Child Care Providers, Early Childhood
Educators and Parents in our communi es.
Here are some of the services we offer:
• Child Care Informa on & Referrals
• Early Childhood Workshops & Courses
• Affordable Child Care Benefit Informa on and Assistance
• Lending Library with Pickup and Drop Off Services Available
• Grant, Funding and Bursary Informa on
• Networking & Community of Prac ce Events
• Lamina ng, Photocopying and Die Cut Services
• Computer Access
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