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
Fort Saskatchewan
In Fort Saskatchewan, partners came together to host multiple parent and children play sessions and parent conference. Partners in these events included schools, public library,
Lloydminster
Increased collaboration and efficiency; decreased gaps and barriers in ways that did not exist prior
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
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
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
