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

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

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

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

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

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.

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