News Highlights
CMAS is committed to being a leader in the care of newcomer children through ongoing support and promotion of high quality newcomer child care services.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FIELD
Forging New Ties, Planting New Roots
It’s 2:00 in the morning and Julia’s baby, Cassandra, has been crying nonstop for about an hour. She knows Cassandra has a fever and is worried it’s getting worse. She thinks to herself, can I take her to the doctor or hospital? I think she needs medicine, but where would I find it? Julia knows she has to do something, but just doesn’t know what it is. She’s been living in Canada for only three weeks.
Families who immigrate to Canada with young children have many concerns and questions about “how it’s done here” and where they can turn for help and resources. It’s a very stressful situation to move to another country, and even more so for families with younger children. Read More
Past highlights
Where can you learn about constructive play, math skills, print-rich environments, and choosing books for young children?
You can find all of these interesting and information-filled articles in January’s Expert Corner! Written by Alka Burman from the Region of Peel, these four articles will give you practical suggestions that will enhance your programs by increasing your children’s Read more
Become a Mothers in Motion Master Trainer!
(Application Deadline: Thursday, December 15, 2011)
Mothers in Motion is a national initiative aimed at moving, mentoring and motivating mothers to be physically active and adopt healthy eating practices for themselves and their families, from infancy to adolescence. Mothers who are active and lead a healthy active lifestyle are role models for their families, and their desire to keep moving, eat healthy and be involved in sport and physical activity will motivate their children to do the same. Read more
Innovative Online Anaphylaxis Course Wins Two Awards!
The How to C.A.R.E. for Students at Risk of Anaphylaxis: What Educators Need to Know online training course to increase anaphylaxis education has been recognized with two prestigious awards from the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD). The Anaphylaxis Read more
Project Evaluation – Request for Proposal
Background:
CMAS was funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to develop a new childcare model. The proposed Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) model and associated requirements incorporate options and flexibility of care to meet the varying needs of organizations and Read more
Caring for Newcomer Children (CNC) Learning Centre
The Training and Events page has changed. With the Caring for Newcomer Children (CNC) Learning Centre, it’s easier than ever to access training!
The Caring for Newcomer Children (CNC) Learning Centre is an online learning hub that provides online courses, Read more