CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL PROGRAM
The Child Care Resource and Referral Program provides support, resources and referral services for child care providers, parents and caregivers in all communities on Haida Gwaii. We partner with community groups to provide workshops, training and professional development opportunities. We aim to promote quality childcare choices that meet the needs of local families.
CCRR can help with starting up home childcare services (Registered License Not Required/RLNRs), applying for Child Care Subsidy and offer referrals to local licensed child care providers. If child care providers need help with administrative issues like contracts, policies and fees we can help with that too. Home and facility support visits are also a big part of what we do. These allow us to bring in new lending library resources and activities directly to those who need them.
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Please contact staff members directly if you would like to schedule an appointment outside of their respective office hours. Staff are trained to assist clients with questions regarding all aspects of the CCRR Program including but not limited to child care referrals and the Affordable Child Care Benefit. Feel free to reach out to any staff member based on location convenience for inquiries. If they are unable to assist you, your request may be forwarded to another staff member as needed.
Lending Library
The CCRR Resource Lending Library is a great place for teachers, parents and caregivers to find useful tools that will encourage children’s healthy development and learning. If there are items that you think would be useful additions to the library let us know. CCRR will also deliver resources to designated community drop boxes in Skidegate, Port Clements, Old Massett and Sandspit. If you have other accessibility needs please contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Browse Our LibraryFamily & Resource Consultant
My name is Jenna Inglis and I am the Family & Resource Consultant with the Child Care Resource and Referral Program at IWS. I have a background in Birth/Postpartum Doula care, as well as Infant Sleep Education. I have a passion for empowering new parents, or parents to be, to make the most informed, positive decisions for their family’s future.
Aside from offering information and referrals, I am also the point person for any questions regarding the Resource Lending Library and the Affordable Child Care Benefit. I am aware that on Haida Gwaii we must come together as a community to address Child Care needs, and we at the CCRR are continuously working hard to recruit more ECE’s and find ways to make Child Care accessible. If you are interested in becoming and ECE please contact the CCRR for support with applications, bursaries and information.
I am based in Sandspit on Moreseby Island but happily serve all communities of Haida Gwaii. I am consistently available in office at IWS, Daajing Giids, every Thursday. If you have any questions feel free to email ccrrfamilyresource@islandswellness.com to set up an appointment time (zoom, or in-person). My office phone number is 250-889-3057.
Community Outreach Coordinator – Chloe Clarkson
My name is Winnie Tsai and I have been with the Child Care Resource and Referral Program since September 2017 (with two not so brief 18-month leaves inbetween). I love working with children and started my journey on Haida Gwaii as an Elementary School Teacher at the Living and Learning School. I have a background in Outdoor and Experiential Education (Primary/Junior Grades) from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and love spending time outdoors. I am so grateful to be living on beautiful Haida territory with my family since 2015.
I have completed multiple training opportunities that will allow me to expand the programming we offer to the Haida Gwaii Community. I am trained to facilitate Safe Spaces, The Parent Child Mother Goose Program, Positive Discipline, Roots of Empathy, Too Hot For Tots and Let’s Talk.
I am aware that on Haida Gwaii we must come together as a community to address Child Care needs, and we at the CCRR are continuously working hard to recruit more ECEs and find ways to make Child Care accessible. If you are interested in becoming an ECE please contact the CCRR for support with applications, bursaries and information.
If you have any questions (or lovely comments) feel free to call me (250-559-4711) during my office hours Thursdays 9:00am – 3:30pm or leave a message / email ccrr@islandswellnesssociety.com to set up an alternative appointment time.
