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Who Are We? |
The Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee (AECC) is a group of dedicated individuals and organizations passionate about enhancing supports and resources for children up to age 6 and their families. The "Early Years" (prenatal to age 6) are extremely important. The kind of nurturing and attention that children receive in early childhood has a major impact on the rest of their lives. Researchers have found the early years of development, from birth to age six, affect learning, behaviour and health throughout life. Our Vision: Abbotsford's families and children 0 to 6 are healthy, safe and secure, successful learners, socially engaged and responsible. Our MISSION: the AECC is a catalyst for building family and community capacity in strengthening the health and well being of children. Our PURPOSE is to: " Promote partnerships and collaboration among community organizations, agencies, individuals, and businesses " Contribute to the design of a community action plan " Guide the development of project activities for which funding is received (Understanding The Early Years, Children First) " Plan, promote, and implement educational and awareness initiatives " Identify resources - formal and informal " Provide support for the projects, such as materials, facilities, facilitators, speakers, according to the the capacity of the committee " Provide support and suggestions, and open doors for funding to work towards sustainability " Participate in the evaluation of the projects and evaluation of individual initiatives |
"Strengthening our capacity to ensure the health and well-being of children" |