Best Start Child Care Spaces Update Expansion of 35 New Best Start Child Care Spaces Riverview School - 26 spaces which will include toddler & pre-school care Nursery School - Using data gathered from the EDI, we continue to pursue this avenue of Early Learning. Currently a needs assessment is taking place in the community of Emo Best Start Annualized Funding: Includes, Wage Subsidy, Fee Subsidy, Special Needs Resource, and Administration funding for the DSSAB to administration the programs

Using the information gathered we can begin to strategize the tools for moving forward with Best Start Integrated Services: Information obtained from Community Planning Sessions Input developed from Best Start Advisory Groups Using our Best Start Integrated Implementation Plan

Communication strategies to reach parents Hold face to face meetings with parents to discuss their needs and the needs of their children Hold Early Learning coffee drop in sessions frequently at different locations and at flexible times for parents Ensure the location of activities are easily accessible by parents Offer cultural events in location that are easily accessible

Communication strategies to reach parents Attend community events such as: Health fairs, trade shows, school events, parks and recreation activities to educate parents on the importance of early learning Promotional activities such as: newsletters, brochures, information boards, radio spots, newspaper, , fax, mail and face to face meetings Offer incentives that will allow for parents to become engaged in Early Learning activities, such as: transportation, refreshments, coupons

Community Integrated Services Planning Table Work closely with Community Partners on continued development of child care spaces Gather information on community service needs and utilization trends Work with existing service delivery partners on coordination and integration of services through a hub model at a community level Strategize for service delivery at locations that make sense to parents

Community Integrated Services Planning Table Develop strategies for service delivery through outreach programs/home visits Develop communication strategies between service delivery partners Develop long-term communication strategies for public awareness and education Develop long-term communication tools for promotion of District resources and services for families

Innovation methods to engage parents Face to Face with parents EL Coffee drop in sessions Locations that are easily accessible Cultural events Community Events Promotional Activities Incentives

Community Integrated Services Planning Table Community service needs and utilization Coordination of integration of services through a hub model Delivery of services at locations convenient to families Service delivery through outreach/home visits Communication strategies between service delivery partners Long-term communication strategies for public awareness and education on Early Learning Long-term communication strategies for promotion of District resources and services

Challenges to Service Integration Confidentially and Sharing of Information Protocols and Policy Transportation and Outreach Public Education and Marketing

Monitoring Best Start Implementation Develop An Evaluation plan to monitor ongoing Integrated Services implementation: Survey hub staff, service providers, participants (parents) Continued community consultations Continue to consult with Advisory Groups