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Child-Centred Program Planning Resources

The Family Resource Facilitation Program (FRFP) website has lots of information and resources to help you with child-centred programming!

CNC Implementation Checklist: Simplify CNC Planning

The CNC Implementation Checklist is now available to help you manage the implementation process for your organization – it will help you to quickly assess your implementation progress, identify key steps to take, and assign tasks and timelines. Watch for the French CNC Implementation Checklist to be available soon!

CNC Implementation Checklist for Administrators

The CNC Implementation Checklist is a simplified tool that will help you manage the CNC implementation process for your organization. The checklist enables you to:

  • Quickly assess where your organization is in the implementation process
  • Identify key steps to take
  • Assign tasks and set timelines to customize your plan
  • Check items off the list when they are successfully completed!

English: Click Here to download the Implementation Checklist. For help with getting started, click here.

French: Click Here to download the Implementation Checklist. For help with getting started, click here.


How to Read Food Labels

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network has a tip sheet to help you understand food labels and avoid milk, soy and peanuts.

Helping You Meet the Requirements: Consulting with Local Public Health and Health Professionals

In the CNCR, there are references to consulting local public health offices to meet various health and safety related requirements. And then there are others that specify input from health professionals. So, when and how do you contact each of these sources…and what exactly is the difference between the two? It’s actually much simpler than it sounds. Read More

The first CMAS podcast is now online!

Because the CNC Requirements (CNCR) were not finalized until after the conference, CMAS’ first podcast provides you with clarity and details of some of the requirement changes that were finalized in December. Download for your favorite mobile device

Answers to Your CNC Questions

Thank you for all of your CNC questions and feedback! We have compiled some of the recent most frequently asked questions, and provided answers to help you understand CNC, and how to implement the changes. This list of questions and answers will be added to on a regular basis to keep you up-to-date and informed! Read More

Separation Anxiety Online Course Now Available

The Separation Anxiety and Culture Shock online workshop will help you understand separation anxiety in newcomer families and the impact of culture shock on the separation process. The course offers strategies to help you manage separations, as well as parent expectations. From creating a sample separation plan to navigating your way through a gradual separation scenario, you will put these strategies into practice. By the end of this workshop, you should feel confident in your ability to smoothly and professionally support newcomer children and parents through the separation process. Go to Course

A New Online Course is Now Available!

This online workshop gives you knowledge and tools you can use to collaborate with and gain the trust of the families of the children in your care. The course covers both the theory and practice behind topics that include family and child-centred care, diversity and bias, cross cultural child-rearing practices and communication, and building trusting relationships. Read More

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Information Now Available!

The Care for Newcomer Children Requirements (CNCR) are available here in French and English. The CNC Guide is a brand new kind of tool that provides you with everything you need to understand the new requirements, what’s different, and what it means to you and your organization.  To help, you can also review the CNC Orientation for Administrators or CNC Orientation for Caregivers from this years conference.