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NewsSpecial feature articles and recent news that highlight quality programs, ideas and research that will support you in your work with immigrant children and their families. Here, you will also find tip sheets, and Health Canada recalls and safety alerts.
Caring for Newcomer ChildrenAll of the resources found here are relevant to anyone working with newcomer children and their families. To help you understand and meet the diverse needs of immigrant parents and children, this page has information on culture and diversity, health and safety, program ideas, and special needs, frequently asked questions, tip sheets, expert corner articles, and parent resources.
Working with CMASHere, you will find information about CMAS services, resources and materials. Service Providing Organizations will also find documents to support them in meeting the National LINC Childminding Requirements (NLCR) and Occasional Child Care Requirements (OCCR). There are also links to research and development, frequently asked questions, and organizations of interest. Caring for Newcomer Children Learning Centre
Learning CentreThe CNC Learning Centre is an online learning hub that provides online courses, videos and other learning opportunities designed to help you continuously develop your knowledge and skills for today and the future. You will also find information and resources for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP).

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Community Resources

Provincial

Ontario Children’s Aid Society’s

The Ontario Children’s Aid Societys provide child protection services and parenting programs. This website can link you to your local CAS.

Ontario Early Years Centres

The Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC) is a provincial initiative comprised of 103 OEYCs across the province to serve the needs of families with children from birth to age six. Drop-in programs, toy and resource lending libraries and on-site Early Literacy Specialists are just a few of the resources avaialbe at OEYCs.

Ontario Public Health Association

The Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) galvanizes communities, governments and decision makers to manage current public health challenges.

Preschool Speech and Language Program

The provincial Preschool Speech and Language Program is a program of the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Click here for local PS&L programs.