Family Resource Centre holds official Grand Opening
The Kindersley Early Years Family Resource Centre held its official grand opening on a sunny Saturday morning, June 22. The former RM of Kindersley facility at 409 Main Street has been transformed into a kid-friendly building that families and their children up to six years old can enjoy at no cost. It’s one of the Ministry of Education’s 21 locations across the province with access to various services such as positive parenting programs, literacy opportunities, and support for children's development. Managed by local committees representing a mix of government and community-based service providers, the centres tailor their programs to meet the specific needs of the community.
PHOTOS BY HELENKA BERNARD, click for larger images
On Saturday, families eagerly lined up along Main Street, excited to meet Bluey and Bingo in person. The event kicked off with speeches by local dignitaries and included exciting activities like photo opportunities with the mascots, fresh fruit cups, door prizes, and outdoor carnival games.
The spacious building includes three smaller rooms and one larger activity room. The Centre includes a craft area, building space, a quiet area with books, a kitchen and much more. The board room will facilitate workshops. On the third Tuesday of each month, the Public Health Nursing Program offers a free newborn feeding clinic, where newborns can be weighed and moms can receive education and support with feeding their baby.
With annual funding of $8 million for Early Years FRCs in Saskatchewan through the Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, families in the province now have access to 21 centres, including the location in Kindersley.
To find an Early Years FRC near you, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support/community-programs-for-new-families-in-canada#family-resource-centres-in-canadaw.