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Links
- BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
The ACCS exists to help Aboriginal communities develop high quality, integrated, community child care services that are based in the children's culture, language and history. These services will promote healthy growth and development among our children. We also help to build an Aboriginal child care network by undertaking research, development, advocacy and supporting communities to develop their own resources.
- Canadian Child Care Federation
Founded in 1987, the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of child care services for Canadian children and families.
- Early Childhood Educators of British ColumbiaEarly Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC) is the professional association for early childhood practitioners in BC. ECEBC is supported and directed by its members.
- Western Canada Family Child Care Association
A professional organization for family child care providers whose mission is to promote, support and advocate for quality inclusive family child care.
- School Age Child Care Association of BC (SACCA)
SACCA is a province wide, non-profit organization open to both professionals and students working or studying in the school age child care field.
- Westcoast Child Care Resource CentreWestcoast is a non-profit society that provides information, services and support to the child care community in British Columbia. They provide library services throughout the province of BC.
- The Canadian Association for Young ChildrenThe CAYC exists to provide a voice on critical issues related to the quality of life of all young children and families.
- The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C.
CCCABC is a voluntary organization of parents, child care providers, and other interested citizens advocating for a non-profit child care system that is high quality, affordable, accessible, publicly funded, and accountable.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the United States largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
- The BC Association of Family Resource ProgramsThe BC Association of Family Resource Programs is a networking, consulting and advocacy organization that has been working to strengthen and support families in BC since 1989.
- Parent Help Line
Parent Help Line offers parents and caregivers access to information, support and referral 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It's anonymous, bilingual and free from anywhere in Canada. Access their message library online, get information on a variety of topics or participate in one of the discussion groups.
- Find Family Fun in Vancouver
A guide to family fun in the lower mainland.
- Insurance Corporation of BC
Information on the best car seat for your child as he grows.
- Today's Parent Magazine
- Read up on it
This is the National Library of Canada's site to promote Canadian children's literature and reading.
- Child and Family Canada
Fifty Canadian non-profit organizations have come together under the banner of Child & Family Canada.
- Canadian Pediatric Society
Child health information from Canada's leading pediatric experts.
- Work Family Tips
- Canadian Institute of Child Health
Dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, well-being and rights of all children and youth through monitoring, education and advocacy.
- Parenting Today
Kathy Lynn is an advocate for children, parents and families, and the most recognized parenting educator in the country.
- BC Parent Magazine
Parenting resources and family activities.
- WestCoast Families
Family activities and parenting resources.
- BC Council for Families
Leadership through education, training, advocacy and research for the healthy development of families.
- OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society
We are a non-profit Society and registered Charity dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to empowering individuals, supporting families and promoting community health.
- Child and Youth Officer for British Columbia
BC's Child & Youth Officer has a legislated mandate to comment publicly on issues affecting children and youth without interference from any ministry or from the premier and cabinet.
- Criminal Records Review Program
A program of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. If you are a licensed child care facility you can download the forms required from this site.
- Community Care Facilities Branch
Department of Ministry of Health Services that is responsible for licensing child care facilities and homes.
- Parent’s Guide to Selecting Child Care publication (pdf file)
This guide produced by the Ministry of Children and Family Development describes the range of child care choices available and provides guidelines to help you choose the best child care arrangement for you.
- Canada Customs and Revenue Agency - Using your Home for Daycare
If you run a day care in your home, you may be able to deduct business expenses from the income you report on your income tax return. This pamphlet explains whether you can claim expenses, what expenses you can claim, your responsibilities as an employer, and the importance of keeping good records.
- Ministry of Children & Family Development
The Ministry of Children and Family Development works to ensure that some of our most vulnerable children and families have the best chances possible to succeed and thrive.
The Child Care Subsidy program is a monthly payment that helps British Columbian families with low incomes meet the costs of child care. The Ministry of Human Resources sends the payment directly to the caregiver. The subsidy reflects the principles guiding the BC Employment and Assistance program by targeting the subsidy primarily to working parents with low incomes and parents who are actively looking for work.
- Child Care Programs Branch - manages and administers child care programs that include the Child Care Operating Funding Program, the Child Care Capital Funding Program, the Child Care Resource and Referral Program and Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre.
- Child Care Policy Branch - provides policy development, analysis, evaluation and research in the child care area to support government.
- The BC Safe Schools and Communities Centre is designed to enhance the safety and security of children in our schools and communities.
- National Library of Canada - Kids Page
- EcoKids
EcoKids is Earth Day Canada's environmental education program for youth who care about the planet. Since 1994, the EcoKids Program has empowered Canadian youth with environmental knowledge and hands-on activities, and presented this information in fun, exciting ways that increase awareness and encourage active community involvement.
- Familieschange.ca
This website is to help children deal with their parent's separation or divorce.
- Great web sites for kids (by the American Library Association)
Has over 700 great web sites for kids.
- CBC for Kids
This web site has science activities, games, contests and more.
- Cool Math
Their mission is to make math fun.
- Figure This!
Math challenges for families.
- The official Eric Carle web site
The author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many more wonderful children’s stories has his own site.
- Kinder Art
An enormous collection of resources featuring over 800 free lesson plans.
- The Bubblesphere
Whatever you wanted to know about bubbles and more! Includes great bubble solution recipes.
- A to Z Kids Stuff
Welcome to The A to Z Kids Stuff site. On this site you will find activities for Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers, and School-Age children.
Link sites provided by Child Care Options.
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