A new family centre has opened in 91大黄鸭 to help support children and families in Central Okanagan.

Not-for-profit society Childhood Connections is offering several programs through the new facility, including information to help families find affordable childcare, childcare provider education and resources, free play therapy for children in financial need, and the Nourish Families Initiative. It helps provide nourishing meals, child development resources, support for vulnerable families, and more. The centre also has a free toy lending library for children up to 12 years old.

鈥淲e鈥檙e so happy to be able to welcome children and families to our new space,鈥� said Melissa Hunt, executive director of Childhood Connections. 鈥淕iven the pandemic and supply chain challenges, it hasn鈥檛 always been an easy journey, but the doors are now open, and we鈥檙e thrilled. A lot of care and thought has gone into our new facility to ensure it is an awesome resource and support for our community, and we can鈥檛 wait to welcome you to our new home.鈥�

The Centre is planning to open a drop-in childcare program later this spring. It will provide occasional, flexible childcare for children between the ages of 18-months to entry into Grade 1 (5 to 6 years old). The program is for families needing limited, part-time childcare. They can access that care for up to eight hours a day and 40 hours a month.

Childhood Connections was started in 1977 and supports children and the people who care for them. The new centre is located at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Burtch Road. More information can be found on the .

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