This interactive workshop is for service providers who work with young children, with parents of young children, or who have the opportunity to influence the health and development of young children.
Workshop Description:
This interactive workshop is based on a resource developed by Best Start Resource Centre. "I'm Still Hungry" resource explores the issues of families living in poverty in Ontario.
This workshop will address pertinent information for service providers working with families with young children (0-6 years old) living in poverty. It will share information about rates of child poverty, consequences of child poverty, strategies that influence the impact of child poverty, and strategies that influence the rate of child poverty.
Registration will start at 8:30 am and the workshop will end at 4:00 pm.
For inquiries about registration contact:
Magali Bouhours : m.bouhours@healthnexus.ca or 1-800-397-9567 ext. 2336; or 416-408-2249 ext. 2336
For inquiries about workshop content contact:
Marie Brisson: m.brisson@healthnexus.ca or 1-800-397-9567 ext. 2255
DISPLAY SPACE:
There will be space available for programs to bring material that is relevant (research, programs and services, policies) and relates to the issue of working with families and young children (0-6) living in poverty.
Participants are invited to bring relevant resources and information to the workshop TO SHARE.
