Young Families

The Vaughan Community Health Centre (VCHC) provides a variety of health promotion activities and educational workshops aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of children aged 0 to 12 and their families. These programs focus on building knowledge and skills in areas such as child development, safety, and healthy relationships. Families participating in these activities have access to resources and support while engaging in a broad range of interactive and educational experiences.

Winter 2018 Programs

Brighter Beginnings – AOK (Ages 0-6 years)

Day: Thursday
Dates: Jan. 11 – Mar. 29
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

This program offers parents and caregivers the chance to connect with others, while their children play together. Participants can attend workshops, share stories, borrow child development and parenting resources, or simply enjoy playtime with their children. The program emphasizes school readiness, skill-building, storytelling, and creative activities. Please note that there will be no session on Jan. 4; the program resumes on Jan. 11.
Program Contact: Stacey from VCHC at (905) 303-8490 Ext. 151

Ready for Success (Ages 6-8/Grades 1-3 & Ages 9-11/Grades 4-6)

Day: Tuesday
Dates: Oct. 17, 2017 – Mar. 27, 2018
Time: Group 1: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Group 2: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Tutoring and program activities are facilitated by York University’s Teacher Candidates and VCHC staff. The group tutoring sessions, with a ratio of one tutor to five children, focus on improving literacy and numeracy skills. Children also participate in fun, educational activities that promote cooperation, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Program Eligibility: Free for families with an annual household income of $70,000 or less (based on a family of four). Caregivers will need to provide a notice of assessment as proof of income.
Program Contact: Kelly at (905) 303-8490 Ext. 153

Terrific Two’s (22-38 months)

Day: Tuesday
Dates: Jan. 9 – Mar. 6
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

In the early years, children learn through active engagement, observation, experimentation, and social interactions. As they grow, they develop self-regulation, focus, and planning skills, all influenced by the cultural values and practices of their environment. Registration begins on November 27th, 2017 at 10:00 AM.
Program Contact: Stacey at (905) 303-8490 Ext. 151

Upcoming 2018 Programs

Early Literacy and Numeracy Program

Day: Thursday
Date: Mar. 1
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Children exposed to songs, rhymes, and stories often become better readers, thinkers, and learners. Join Jill, our Early Literacy Specialist, for a fun and interactive Literacy Circle. Registration is ongoing, and new participants are welcome.
Program Contact: Stacey at (905) 303-8490 Ext. 151

Triple P Parenting Education Series

Day: Tuesday
Dates: Mar. 13, 20, 27
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This series offers simple and practical strategies to help parents confidently manage their children’s behavior, prevent problems, and build strong, healthy relationships.

Session 1: Raising Resilient Children
Session 2: Separation Issues
Session 3: Independent Eating

Registration begins on February 5th, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
Program Contact: Stacey at (905) 303-8490 Ext. 151

For more information about our programs, please call us at 905-303-8490 Ext. 1, check our program calendar, or visit our Facebook page.

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Below is an additional list of community programs and services available to families with young children.

Early Years Family Resource Centres

Early Years Family Resource Centres provide an access to useful information, programs and services to support children’s development and family wellness.

How to contact:

Battlefords Battlefords Early Years Family Resource Centre: 306-446-3416
Meadow Lake & District Meadow Lake & District Early Years Family Resource Centre: 306-236-8316
Moose Jaw Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre: 306-691-0202
Nipawin Early Years Family Resource Centre 306-862-7290
nisto ihtāwina (La Ronge) nisto ihtāwina Early Years Family Resource Centre (La Ronge): 306-425-2229
Prince Albert Prince Albert Early Years Family Resource Centre: 306-763-0771
Regina Regina Early Years Family Resource Centre: 306-535-5993
Sandy Bay Breaking Trails Early Years Family Resource Centre (Sandy Bay): 306-754-1001
Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre: 639-318-8573
Yorkton Early Years Family Resource Centre: 306-782-8171

Early Childhood Intervention Program

Early Childhood Intervention Program provides consultation, information, support and services designed to meet the individual needs of each family and children who are either at risk for, have a diagnosis of, or exhibit developmental delay.

How to contact:

Kindersley, West Central: 306-463-6822
La Ronge, Children North: 306-425-6600
Lloydminster, Midwest: 306-825-5911
Meadow Lake, Surrounding area, including Ile-a-la-Crosse: 306-236-4247
Moose Jaw, South Central: 306-692-2616
North Battleford, Battlefords: 306-446-4545
Prince Albert, Surrounding area: 306-922-3274
Regina, Surrounding area: 306-347-5020
Saskatoon, Surrounding area: 306-657-3247
Swift Current, Surrounding district: 306-773-3600
Tisdale, Northeast: 306-873-3411
Weyburn, South East Cornerstone School Division 306-848-4722
Weyburn, Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School 306-634-8223
Yorkton, Parkland 306-786-6988

KidsFirst Targeted

KidsFirst Targeted is a voluntary program that assists eligible families with preschool children by building family strengths and providing supports and services based on needs.

How to contact:

Battlefords: 306-937-6855
Meadow Lake: 306-236-6441
Moose Jaw: 306-691-1580
Nipawin: 306-862-6222
Buffalo Narrows: 306-235-5437
La Ronge: 306-425-8033
Prince Albert: 306-765-6656
Regina: 306-766-6790
Saskatoon: 306-655-3301
Yorkton: 306-783-0383

KidsFirst Regional

KidsFirst Regional offers a variety of programs that aim to bring parents and their children together.

How to contact:

Regional KidsFirst, Southeast: 306‑848‑4712, 306-630-6166, 306-640-8028
Regional KidsFirst, Regina: 306-697-4020
Regional KidsFirst, Yorkton: 306-621-7604
Regional KidsFirst, Saskatoon: 306-655-3253
Regional KidsFirst, Southwest: 306-662-2470
Regional KidsFirst, Kindersley: 306-463-1000
Regional KidsFirst, Tisdale: 306-873-8289
Regional KidsFirst, Prince Albert: 306-922-3247
Regional KidsFirst, Lloydminster/Meadow Lake/ North Battleford: 306-825-5911, 306‑236‑4247, 306-446-4545