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Respite for Parents
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| Nursery Tales
a monthly e-bulletin for friends of the Cottage |
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2011-12
Clients Served by the
Children's Cottage Society
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Crisis Nurseries
1146 children from 805 families
Healthy Families
708 children from 412 families
Community Respite Program
Child Care Respite to 173 children
In-Home Infant Respite for 119
Found 32 children temporary
day care spots
Brenda's House
196 adults, 236 children
138 families
For more statistics and information on our 2011-12 year, view our 2011-2012 Annual Report online.
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Volunteer Opportunities | |
Office Support
Our administrative office requires a volunteer to help during office hours. Computers skills are required and database experience will be an asset. Work is challenging and interesting with a great team!
Relief Childcare Volunteers (Cranston Satellite Nursery)
Our satellite nursery is always full of babies who need some cuddling, feeding and attention. If you love babies and want to volunteer in the South, let us know.
To become a volunteer or find out more about volunteering, contact:
Paula Bannerman
Manager, Volunteer Program
pbannerman@childrenscottage.ab.ca
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Tour The Nursery | |
Are you interested in seeing
first- hand what the Crisis Nursery looks like?
For a free tour, contact fundraising@childrenscottage.ab.ca. |
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Respite is a Key to Success for Many Parents
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There are many times in a parent's life that she or he must call friends and family to help out. However, parents frequently find themselves alone and with no support when trying situation arise. This is why our Community Respite Program exists. We provide child care options to families facing struggles such as social isolation, financial stress, parenting alone, exhaustion, health concerns, or with twins, triplets or multiples.
The Society's Community Respite Program consists of the Child Care Respite Program, In-home Infant Respite Care and a Volunteer Day Care Program. All three are uniquely created to meet varying needs we see on a repeat basis. All are designed to keep children safe and support parents as they work through challenges.
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More about the Child Care Respite Program
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The Child Care Respite Program (CCRP) coordinates short-term child care placements to families who may be experiencing crisis or may be at risk of needing the intervention of Calgary & Area Child and Family Services. It is designed for families with children aged 0-12 who are experiencing multiple challenges or crises and are working with a professional (social worker, counsellor, doctor) to overcome their challenges or crisis. It is a goal-oriented program in which parents actively set and meet goals to improve their situation.
Lisa credits the CCRP for the success and safety of both herself and her son. Having fled domestic violence, and struggling with anorexia, depression and attempted suicide, Lisa was in need of time and support to regain her strength and care for herself in order to care for her son. The CCRP found a child care placement and Lisa began counselling.
Lisa was able to secure housing and seek help for her mental health concerns due to the time the child care placement provided for her. Lisa's son is succeeding at daycare and benefiting from opportunities for socialization, physical activities and play.
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Stats from the Child Care Respite Program
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During the 2011-2012 fiscal year:
- Placed 173 children from 116 families in quality, licensed child care programs
- Received referrals from 26 different referral sources
- Worked with 43 daycare centres and 6 day home agencies
- Recruited 12 new daycare centres to partnership with the program
- Provided 7036 days of child care to eligible families
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Do you have an upcoming event or are you looking to host a party and give back to the community at the same time? Each year, the Children's Cottage Society benefits from community fundraisers, held by individuals like just like you. Whether you'd like to host a tea party, golf tournament, bake sale, car wash, garage sale, or a night out, we can provide you with plenty of information on planning a successful event and raising funds.
If you would like to support the Children's Cottage and need a little inspiration, we are here to help. Contact us at (403) 283 - 4200 ext. 221. | |
The Children's Cottage Circle of Hope - Providing hope for Calgary's most vulnerable |
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