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First Call’s ECD Roundtable

The Early Childhood Development Roundtable brings together early childhood advocates to monitor how public policy and investments are serving our youngest children. Participants share information on the state of services and supports in their local communities and on new developments in their fields of work. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Next meeting: Wednesday, June 5, 2008, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the United Way, Burnaby.


If you would like to participate by telephone, please contact us by the Monday before the meeting and we will email you the call-in numbers. RSVP's are most appreciated so we have an idea of how many people to expect.

To be added to our ECD mailing list please contact our office at info@firstcallbc.org.

View correspondence and minutes from the ECD Roundtable.



New ECD Resources

Early Childhood Development in BC: First Call's Framework for Action (Revised 2008)
This paper highlights the research, policy and advocacy links to Early Childhood Development and describes the five components of First Call's ECD basket framework.

BC Context for Child Care in the Face of Corporate Intrusions and Government Obstinacy (2008)
First Call Provincial Coordinator Adrienne Montani's speaking notes from her presentation at the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC's Annual General Meeting.

Early Childhood Education Staffing Survey Results (2008)
In October/November 2007, First Call conducted a survey of Early Childhood Educators in BC.  The results of this survey demonstrate that services to young children and families will continue to be in crisis until both levels of government recognize the need, and commit to building an integrated, planned and adequately funded system for early learning and child care in BC.
Media Release

Tracking the One Time Only Funding Grants
Updated July 2007. First Call has compiled a summary of one time funding grants from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Ministry of Education for 2006/2007.

An Overview of Initiatives Affecting Early Childhood Development
Updated September 2007. This compilation provides an overview of recent major initiatives that are affecting Early Childhood Development (ECD) in British Columbia, Canada. Most comments are excerpts from the relevant web sites. This is a work in progress as the initiatives are continually changing.

Cuts to Child Care: Impacts and Actions
This January 2007 document is a compilation of resources and advocacy materials from First Call and our partners in response to the massive cuts to child care funding.

Early Childhood Development Presentation Toolkit
This presentation and meeting kit has been developed to assist you when speaking to decision-makers and other influential groups and individuals about the importance of the early years and the need for community-based family and early childhood education and care services that are supported by effective social and fiscal policies. Available to download as a zip file, or contact First Call to receive a hard copy.
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