Young Children Centre

Links, accomplishments and projects

The development of the brain is most affected from conception until age six. Positive stimulation in early years greatly facilitates learning of behaviors conducive to a health adult life (Canadian Public Health Agency)

Useful links are:

Bambin.net

Investir dans la petite enfance

La boîte à outils du préscolaire

Petit Monde

Maman pour la vie

New evidence on the effects of early experiences on brain development, school readiness and health in later life has sparked a growing consensus about early child development as a powerful determinant of health in its own right.

You will find here samples of accomplishments and projects, which aim at supporting development from conception to age six.

Project	Year	Description	Contact
Developpement of the Early Years sector	2006	The Fédération des parents francophones de l'Alberta (FPFA), l'Institut de la famille Guy-Lacombe, the fédération des conseils scolaires francophones de l'Alberta and the provincial secretariat of the Association Canadienne-Française de l'Alberta have partnered to develop the Early Years sector.	FPFA (Fédération des parents francophones de l'Alberta) Edmonton, AB Tel: 780-468-6934 Send and E-mail Go to the Web Site

Accomplishment	Year	Description	Contact
Workshops for preschool Educators.	2006	The FPFA offers three workshop each year to preschool educators.	FPFA (Fédération des parents francophones de l'Alberta) Edmonton, AB Tel: 780-468-6934 Send and E-mail Go to the Web Site

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