Advocacy and care coordination in Kitchener, Ontario
Children and Parents Connecting (CAPC)
Offered by Carizon Family and Community Services
In short
Children and Parents Connecting works to provide programs and services for children from birth to age 6 and their families.
- Who it is for
- Children from birth to age 6 and their families.
- What it helps with
- Safe surroundings, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Time in nature, Making my own choices
- Where
- 400 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1W7
- How to reach
- Contact through Carizon Family and Community Services: (519) 743-6333 ext. 2383 · Website
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About this service
Children and Parents Connecting (CAPC) is a community-based partnership of parents, volunteers and service providers who believe: children are an important priority, and raising healthy children is a shared responsibility of the community. Children and Parents Connecting works to provide programs and services for children from birth to age 6 and their families. We focus our work through a prevention lens and strategically locate our programs in vulnerable neighbourhoods or where marginalized families can access our services easily. CAPC programs are funded by the Public Health Agency Canada. While every CAPC site is unique, they all share the Guiding Principles as their foundation: Children First Equity and Accessibility Community Based Strengthening and Supporting Families Flexibility Partnerships How We Help How We Help The first six years are the most important for a childs social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Children and Parents Connecting is committed to supporting children who need it most, to help them reach their full potential. Through CAPC programs, children learn, play and have fun with other children in a supportive environment. Families learn about and connect with resources in their communities. Parents and caregivers form friendships, share resources and develop skills through CAPC programs. Communities are strengthened when neighbours work together. Children and Parent Connecting: Provides affordable community-based programs and services, and community development Is an active partner in community planning and advocacy Offers workshops and special events Supports volunteer leadership development Focuses on prevention Encourages early investment in children so they get a better start in life
Who can use it?
Children from birth to age 6 and their families.
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 743-6333 ext. 2383, or use the website.
Listed in Kitchener, Ontario.
400 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1W7
400 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1W7Kitchener, Ontario
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