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!
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Introducing CNC…
As we begin the transition into CNC, we want to make sure that you are kept well informed and up-to-date as well.
Here you will find a copy of the CNC Orientation that was delivered at the conference with speaker notes included to help you get a better understanding of all that was discussed.
We look forward to working with you to ensure the successful implementation of CNC and, as always, are ready to support you and your organization. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your CMAS consultant.
Creating a Welcoming Program for Newcomer Children
After the trauma of fleeing their home country, refugee families need safe and stable environments. To create this kind of “safe haven”, programs can develop a space where children can hear English but are not pushed to use it, and where they can observe activities and are encouraged to join in but are not required to.
Learn about the many other things you can do to reduce stress and help ease this difficult transition for families.
Multilingual Tipsheets
The Illinois Early Learning Project website is a source of information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children. Here you will find 171 tipsheets that are available in different languages.
