Community Agency Research

Community Agency Research
Frenica Francis
Community Collaborations– 242 0NC
Lyndsay Macdonald
Monday, January 21st, 2019
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A) What is the organizations’ purpose?
Brampton West Mississauga Early years centre is a part of the larger Child Development
Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) whose mission statement is to engage, connect and
empower the community through resources, information, learning services and opportunities
that promote the quality of family life. Brampton West Mississauga Early Years Centre provides
an EarlyON child and Family Centre which offers early learning programs for caregivers and
parents with children aged 6 years and below for free.
B) What programs, services, supports are offered?
The EarlyON program has registered Early Childhood Educators qualified to provide the
following;
 Free programs aimed at promoting interactions between parents and caregivers with
their children aged 6 years and below.
 A fun place where children’s emotional, social and learning development can be
supported by playing, exploring and reading.
 A place where play led by children is supported by honoring each child’s unique
interests and development.
 A place where families can connect with other families.
 Resources for loans on parenting, community information and resources and child
development.
 Free monthly consultations for parents or caregivers that are concerned about their
child’s speech or behavior and language development.
The center also has a PEP-Start Clinic where drop-ins at no fee for families with newborn
children with up to 5 years of age living in Peel. It offers parents an opportunity to consult with
professionals from community agencies dealing with any or all of the following;
 Toddler/Infant Development
 Preschool development
 Behavior and parenting
 Language and speech.
The centers also has Nipissing District Development Screen (NDDS) that is offered for free in
Ontario.