Foster Farm Family Literacy Program Address Foster Farm Community CentreContact Person
At the Centre, childcare is provided for students in ABE and ESL classes. Parents and children are involved in a "read to me" program and a homework program three nights a week. At Foster Farm many activities are coordinated by volunteer parents from the housing development. The Hanen Centre Address 252 Bloor Street WestContact Person
The Centre has been in operation for almost 25 years, offering training and consultation in child development. Three training programs are offered all over the world: 1) training for speech pathologists who work with parents of preschoolers with severe language disorders; 2) adapted training for day care centre staff in working with children with language problems; 3) training for facilitators who work with parents based on the Hanen publication, You Make A Difference. This is a parenting guide which is well illustrated and written in simple language. Resources: Videos and materials for parents and facilitators available for purchase, as well as training programs for facilitators. |
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