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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Networks and coalitions can play an important role in fostering social innovation. Listen to learn more about ECCA's story.
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
Medicine Hat
Roving Gyms, began as an idea to increase physical health and well being during the winter months, was a response to both the 2014 and
Crowsnest Pass & Area/Pincher Creek & Area
Crowsnest Pass & Pincher Creek Coalitions are working together to mobilize knowledge and communicate to the broader community. They share a newspaper column in their
Smoky Lake
The coalition has developed EPIC (Explore, Play, Inspire, Connect) to promote the development of all 5 domains in a fun and interactive way. EPIC shows
Drumheller
Partnered with Clinic to complete an ECD video titled “Parents Who Play, Build Brains! Televised in waiting rooms
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
