Early Childhood Informed Communities
Health and development of young children is influenced by many aspects.
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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Coalitions coordinate efforts collaboratively to take action to improve the health and development of young children.
Coalitions coordinate efforts collaboratively to take action to improve the health and development of young children.
Community Success Stories
Athabasca, Camrose, Lac Ste. Anne & St. Paul Coalitions
Many Coalitions have created “I am growing up” Family Resource Guides to provide an overview of ECCA and definitions of the developmental domains including what
Central Peace
Central Peace encourages coalition members to refine skills in leadership and strategic planning. The coordinator attended board development sessions offered by Alberta Arts & Culture
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
Pincher Creek
The Pincher Creek Coaltion is working with other key organizations in the community to share best practices and support of growth including supporting the re-development
Stettler
The Stettler Coalition hosted Coalition Essentials an online workshop through Ready to Raise resulting in increased understanding of the collaboration continuum, the components of collaborative
