ECCA Resource Space
The ECCA Resource Space was developed to honour and share the work of Early Childhood Coalitions of Alberta. It is a compilation of resources developed and/or gathered bythe Early Childhood Coalitions of Alberta and FCSSAA
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The Early Years Matter
Health and development of young children is influenced by many aspects of the cultural ecological system. The responsibility is shared with family, community and society. Provincial and local policies, practices, and resources all contribute to creating healthy environments for young children. This is where ECCA comes in...
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ECCA’s nearly 100 Coalitions across Alberta are made up of parents, grandparents, teachers, law enforcement, medical professionals improving the lives of young children.Communities work together with a shared vision for our children.
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Early Childhood Informed Communities

Health and development of young children is influenced by many aspects and is the responsibility shared with family, community and society. Provincial and local policies, practices, and resources all contribute to creating healthy environments for young children.

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Community Success Stories

Community Engagement

Two Hills

Two Hills Coalition has increased conversation significantly with local community, health and education leaders. They are changing the landscape of their community over time increasing

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Community Thinking

Nature Play

Crowsnest Pass & Pincher Creek Coalitions are working together to mobilize knowledge and communicate to the broader community. They share a newspaper column in their

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Community Engagement

Traditional Family Parenting

Our Clearwater Coalition collaborates with the community to create healthy children. Through our coalition meetings many relationships have been created between community groups in Clearwater

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Nature Playground

The Medicine Hat Early Childhood Coalition was successful in receiving a $50,000 grant towards the Sensory Sand & Water Area at the City’s upcoming nature playground.  The

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Lac La Biche

La La Biche Coalition has created several booklets on the specific developmental domains.  The physical literacy booklet highlights simple messages related to growth and development.

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Knowledge Mobilization

I’m Ready Booklets Translated!

I’m Ready to Translate!A Linking, Aligning and Leveraging Story(Spotlight By: Phil Carlton on behalf of ALL OF REGION 7)In starting conversations and sparking the beginnings

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Coalitions as of 2020