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
NECAC is a networking mechanism for community members (service providers, parents, businesses) to connect and build relationships with the shared purpose of improving early childhood services in Nelson.
GOALS:
- To facilitate and provide a venue for networking opportunities between community members and groups
- to raise public awareness of early childhood development
- To develop community partnerships to improve and enhance service to children and their families
Additional Funders
Contact
Coordinator: Val Mayes, valleymayes@gmail.com 250-226-7399
Chairperson: Aanyta Fahrenbruch, aanytaf@kootenaykids.ca
Members
Child Care Resource and Referral
Kootenay Kids (includes Family Place, StrongStart Centres, OT/PT services, Care to Learn child care centre)
CAP-C
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
Interior Health (includes public health nurse, speech/language)
School District 8
West Kootenay Infant Development
Ministry of Child and Family Development
Aboriginal Liaison
Nelson & District Community Complex
Francophone community
Nelson Waldorf Kindergarten
Attachment theory specialist
Also parents, play group leader, play therapist, child care director, parent support worker.
Meeting Date and Time
First Thursday of the month, alternating between morning (9:00 to 11:00) and afternoon (3:00 to 5:00) to accommodate members’ varying schedules. January afternoon, February morning, etc. Please contact Coordinator for the location.
Resources
Fact Sheet for City Council presentation
Events and Projects
Putting the Pieces Together: Early Childhood Services in Nelson held February 2011 –
This networking event was targeted at early years service providers and decision makers. Taking place on Friday, February 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Prestige the event included displays, food, drinks, resources and a partnership with the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.
We’re on Facebook! Check for Nelson Early Childhood Advisory Council.
Comments?
Contact us at valleymayes@gmail.com.
