510 Cynthia Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 7K7

Phone: 1 (306) 975-0875 Fax: 1 (306) 975-0879

Program Coordinator: Donna Heselwood

Communities Served: The entire province of Saskatchewan

Program Mission and Goals: This program was developed in response to a request from members for more information and resources for family literacy and First Nations people. The program exists to provide adult and children's resources; family literacy education and awareness; advocacy and support.

Program Description: This program provides support and training to members of SECA concerned with family literacy. Workshops, training events and resources are provided to up to 24 people at a time. A variety of family literacy models are used as well as a general introduction to family literacy that SECA has developed that incorporates hands on, role playing, "lecture" and round table.

SECA is an organization that deals with meeting the needs of care providers, parents, and children. It also serves to raise the general level of awareness, education and professionalism re: child care. As a part of the "big picture," literacy, especially family literacy figure prominently in terms of providing the best care/education possible. SECA provides advice, support and general advocacy to its members.

Unique Features of this Program: SECA empowers its members by encouraging the belief that they are powerful enough to make a difference.

Program Challenges and Successes: Consistent reliable funding