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CCRR @ the Clements Centre

5856 Clements Street, Duncan, BC

Ph. 250-746-4135 Fax. 250-746-1636

Monday - Friday 8:30-4:00pm

Excluding statutory holidays

Coordinator: Myna Thompson Ext 231

mthompson@clementscentre.org

Consultant: Liz Manraj Ext 235

lmanraj@clementscentre.org

Consultant: Amy Gibb Ext 235

agibb@clementscentre.org

A special thank you goes out to our child care providers

for being fabulous & for telling families, and potential child care

providers about CCRR services. Your support is vital to the success of

the program., and your “investment” in your local CCRR is very much

appreciated.

Please let us be your “go-to” source for child care related issues and

resources including child care subsidy questions, program start-up

information and referrals to parents.

Amy, Liz and I also want to wish you a Happy Holiday season . We

extend our wishes that you and your families will enjoy the diverse

cultural events that will be taking place over the next three months.

All the best to you & yours in 2016!

Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral

Newsletter - October, November, December 2015

Urgent! We need more quality child care for shift workers.

Every week parents working shifts call the CCRR. They are surprised to

learn that their child care options are limited. Why this is a big issue is not

easily explained since our society couldn’t function without shift workers. How would

non-shift workers manage without parents working shifts in grocery stores, home im-

provement stores, department stores, health care, pulp & paper mills, local factories,

the armed forces, child care centres, restaurants, out of province jobs, libraries, school

districts, group homes, the self-employment sector?

Here are some suggestions on how these families can get the care they need.

Group centres operating on weekends.

More group centres extending operating hours beyond 7:30am-5:30pm.

Home-based programs extending week day & weekend operating hours.

Providers scheduling 2 part-time families to share a fulltime space.

Making additional subsidy funding available for parents working shifts who are

paying full time rates for part-time care.

What ideas do you have on this issue?

Myna Thompson, Program Coordinator

Inside this Issue

Pg.2 BC Early Years Strategy info

Pg3. ECEBC Cowichan Branch info

CCRR DVD Purple Crying , A New

Way to Understand Your Baby’s Crying.

Pg.4 Professional Development Options

to support Aboriginal Families

New School Age Adult Resource book

Pg.5 CCRR October workshop details

Regional CCRR November conference

details

Pg.6 Registration Form Oct. workshop

Pg. 7 Calendar for listings of CCRR

events, workshops, conferences & office

closure dates.

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In 2013, the provincial government released the BC Early Years Strategy,

which focuses on a “one government” approach to coordinate cross-ministry part-

nerships in conjunction with communities. A key component of the Strategy is the

development of a network of BC Early Years Centres across the province.

There are currently 26 provincially branded Early Years Centres located across BC,

which represent a range of innovative approaches that offer one-stop, convenient

access to information, services and referrals for families

with young children. Building on what is currently pre-

sent in communities, BC Early Years Centres are about

communities working together to ensure that families

have access to early years services that foster the

health, well-being and development of children.

The role of a BC Early Years Centre is:

To be a welcoming and supportive physical or virtual place.

To welcome diversity.

To offer a range of services and programs encompassing health, education

and early childhood development.

To provide information and referrals about early years services, including child care.

For more detailed information visit: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/early_years/centres.htm

Ministry of Children and Family Development BC Early Years Strategy

Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral

BC Family Child Care Association (BCFCCA)

The BCFCCA has been supporting family child care providers in BC since 1981.

One of this agency’s ongoing services is an online family child care training course,

“Good Beginnings, Professional Development Training for Family Child Care Providers.”

To register for this course or for more information phone: 1-800-686-6685 or email: office@bcfcca.ca

“Whether you

think you can

or you think

you can’t,

you’re right.”

Henry Ford

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CCRR Lending Library Review

The Period of Purple Crying ® DVD Item # 0000474

A New Way to Understand Your Baby’s Crying - Healthy Babies can cry a lot

in their first five months of life. This Period of PURPLE Crying® is a new way

to understand this crying. It explains what is normal. What you can expect

when your baby cries. Why this crying can be frustrating for you. How to keep

your baby safe. PURPLE letters stand for:

P-peak of crying U-unexpected R-resists soothing P-pain-like face L-long-lasting E-evening

The Period of PURPLE Crying® DVD and booklet is a Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Program

of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) developed in partnership with Ronald

G. Barr, MDCM, Professor of Pediatrics, Canada Research Chair, University of British Columbia.

For more information on this pro- gram go to www.dontshake.org or call

NCSBS: 1-888-273-0071

Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral

Celebrating a

change of seasons

ECEBC Cowichan Branch

New people always welcome!

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Time: 6:30pm

Venue: Arcadian Early Learning & Childcare, 5650 Club Rd. Duncan, BC

For more info contact Wendy: wlready@shaw.ca Provincial website: www.ecebc.ca

Coordinator Cowichan Success By 6, Laura Court

Monthly Newsletter: C.O.O.P. Cowichan on one page (or more)

Ph. (250) 701-3647 Email: cowichansuccessby6@shaw.ca

Regional Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator, Ada Mawson

Ph. (250) 746-0183 Email: ada.mawson@csets.com

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Looking for new Professional Development

training ideas with a focus on supporting

Aboriginal families?

Monique Gray Smith is founder of Little Drum Con-

sulting in Victoria, and First Prize winner of the 2014 Burt Award for

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature for her novel Tilly A Story of

Hope and Resilience. #000563

In this work of fiction that the author says is loosely based on her life,

Ms. Gray Smith tells the story of a young First Nations girl growing up

in the interior of BC in the ‘70’s. Tilly the narrator of the story, and her

sister are lovingly cared for by her parents, aunties, uncles and her

dear Grandmother. Tilly’s path to adulthood is marked by loss and

struggles but ultimately she learns how to build on her strengths and

accept her gifts.

Ms. Gray Smith has an extensive background in supporting children &

family wellness in BC. She is also well known as a keynote speaker

and as a facilitator for a variety of learning and participatory sessions

through Little Drum Consulting.http://www.littledrum.com/.

“I have faith in the resiliency of the human spirit, faith that we can

work together as Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to create a

future that recognizes the gifts of all members of society.” Tilly A Story

of Hope and Resilience by Monique Gray Smith (p.10)

Toy Lending Library Book #0000569

Re-Craft Unique projects that look great (AND SAVE THE PLANET) written by J. Jones & C Sirrine

Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral

“All Natural Section” pgs. 56-76

“For awesome art supplies, you don’t need to go far. Thanks to

Mother Nature for the many supplies can be found in our own

backyards! From flowers to leaves to twigs, a little gathering on

your part can go a long way.”

Fun, affordable project ideas:

Terrific Twigs! Create a nature vase with twigs & a jar

Dream On! Make a “twig circle” dream catcher

Forest Frame! Twiggy tools create a picture frame

Fresh & Bright! Night-lights pine cones & fairy lights

Here Birdy, Birdy! Bird-friendly pinecone feeder

www.islandfamilyinfo.ca

www.facebook.com/pages/CCRR-BC

The CCRR is a program of the Clements Centre,

funded by the Government of B.C.

Canadian web link for more ideas & activities http://www.goodlifekids.com/school-program

“Old Clothes” Section pgs. 6-28

“When it comes to protecting the planet, everyone can help.

Every day you can choose to follow the three Rs of caring for

the environment reduce, reuse, and recycle. It’s not hard to

make the world a better place.

Fun, affordable project ideas:

Kickin’ Kozies! T-shirts to make leg warmers

Jean Jacket! To make covers for school supplies

T-yarn scarf! Super-soft yarn to finger-knit scarves

Pocket Purse! Jeans pockets to make purse & strap

Wrist Wrap! Old jeans waistbands to make cuff bracelet

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Fall Professional Development Training

Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral

Vancouver Island Regional CCRR Conference:

“Guiding and Supporting Children and Creative Ideas to Inspire.”

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Allison Rees, Counselor, Author, Parent Educator

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015

Venue: Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.

Time: 8:30am–3:00pm

Registration: Packages were emailed* to Cow ichan Valley CCRR clients on Sept 30th. Hard copies are available at the CCRR office. Q’s? Contact Regional Coordinator: Catherine Carter Clark 250-746-4135 Ext 237

Cowichan Valley CCRR presents: Stay Connected with Networking

Working on your own all day with young children can be challenging! This workshop will give

you ideas on how to stay connected with other providers. Share concerns, ideas and have fun.

We will be joined be two members from the Southern Vancouver Island BC Family Child Care

Association. http://www.svifcca.com/

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Guest Speakers: Rena Leberge & Leagh Lawrence (SVIFCCA)

Venue: Clements Centre, 5856 Clements St., Duncan, BC

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Registration Form on pg.6

Conference

Workshop

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Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral

Stay Connected with Networking Workshop

Guest Speakers: Rena Leberge & Leagh Lawrence

Southern Vancouver Island Family Child Care Association (a branch of BCFCCA)

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Workshop Registration Form

Participant Name____________________________________________________________________

Phone_____________________________________________________________________________

City___________________________ Email Address_______________________________________

Don’t miss out on: guest speakers, a tour of the toy & resource library, themed discussions on working with

young children, and snacks to enjoy during unstructured conversation time with your child care peers!

Fees: CCRR client $8.00 Non-CCRR clients $12.00

Time & Date: 7:00pm—9:00pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Venue: Clements Centre Society in Duncan.

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Payment by ___cheque___ credit card___ debit ___ money order

Cheques payable to Clements Centre Society.

Mail cheque & registration form to: 5856 Clements Centre, Duncan BC V9L 3W3

No post-dated cheques accepted. No refunds after 10 days.

The CCRR is a program of the Clements Centre, funded by the Province of BC

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*Closed-Thanksgiving +ECEBC meeting ! Stay Connected with Networking workshop *Closed-Staff Training

**CCRR @ Healthy Beginnings *Closed-Remembrance Day !CCRR Regional Conference !!National Child Day

* Closed-Happy Holidays!