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​Salvation Army Parent Child Resource Centre

75 Tillsley Drive,
Kitchener, ON  
N2E 3T1
phone: (519) 745-4241
Website: www.sapcrc.com

 

What is the Salvation Army Parent and Child Resource Centre's role in early literacy?
  • provides training and free literacy tool kits to parents/caregivers to 
    improve their knowledge of and engagment in early literacy skill 
    development
  • the toolkit may include 
    books, a cd, a dvd, manipulative and/or print materials

Who do we serve (our target population)?
  •  parents/caregivers with children up to age six; universal access

Where can you find us?
  • Main site; 75 Tillsley Dr Kitchener
  •  Satellite sites: the Salvation Army Kitchener Waterloo Community and Family Services at 300 Gage St. Kitchener and at Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre

How do we provide early literacy support for families/caregivers?
By offering:
  • a variety of literacy specific programs  such as; Family Math, Building Blocks, Toddler Wonders, Baby Song
  • School readiness programs
  • ECE led child-care program (incorporating literacy principles) for all parent support programs
  • Programming is available Monday - Friday and includes; Parents Support Groups, Craft Groups, Inspiration Groups, Fitness Groups, Nutrition Groups

How do we provide early literacy support for service providers?
  • Receiving referrals for the parenting and literacy classes offered at the SAPCRC
  • Staff of SAPCRC can come to other centres and facilitate programming
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