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 ….
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
Beaumont & Leduc
Collaboration between the Beaumont and Leduc & Area Coalition, two videos were developed to promote Early Childhood Development (ECD). The videos were presented to town
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
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
Vulcan
The Vulcan Coalition reaches their community in various ways including highlighting key messages of the early years on their local Vulcan TV and have resource
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
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
