Parent-Child Centred Approach
Bringing communities together for Manitoba's
families
The Parent-Child Centred Approach promotes and supports community-based
programs and activities for children, youth and their families.
Parent-child centred activities focus on culturally appropriate
parenting and family supports, nutrition, literacy and community
capacity building.
In 12 community areas in Winnipeg and 11 regions across Manitoba,
Parent-Child Coalitions are being formed to bring together
local strengths and resources through partnerships between
groups from different sectors.
Parent-Child Coalitions may include:
- Parents / Extended Families
- Early Childhood Educators
- Friendship Centres
- School Divisions / Districts
- Regional Health Authorities
- Child and Family Services agencies
- Aboriginal people, organizations and bands
- Faith organizations
- Business community
- Family Resource Centres
- Francophone community
- Police Services
- Advocates for children with disabilities
- Cultural organizations
- Funding organizations
- Other interested groups
The Parent-Child Centred Approach supports existing activities
and helps groups start new activities that reflect each community's
diversity and unique needs.
What are some examples of activities that are available?
Activities offered depend on your community. Some examples
include:
Parenting
- parent education programs
- parent support groups
- information and referral services
- parent-child groups and activities
- toy and resource libraries
- drop in activities
Nutrition
- parent education programs
- lifestyle counselling
- nutrition guidance including food preparation and budgeting
- breastfeeding promotion and support
Literacy
- creative play and recreation programs
- reading, writing and storytelling activities
- lending libraries
Capacity Building
- skills training
- education
- networking
- exchanging information on research and best practices
Parent-Child Coalition Program Criteria and Funding Guidelines
If you would like to know more about program criteria and
funding guidelines for Parent-Child Coalitions, please visit
our funding guidelines page.
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For more information about the Parent-Child Centred Approach contact:
Healthy Child Manitoba Office
Phone: (204) 945-2266
Toll Free: 1-888-848-0140
Email: healthychild@gov.mb.ca
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