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.

Family & 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 

My name is Chloe Clarkson and I’m honoured to be stepping into the role of CCRR Community Outreach Coordinator at Islands Wellness Society. 

For the last 10 years, I’ve had the privilege to live, work, learn and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the Haida Nation. During this time I have worked in several youth and child-centred roles including several years as an early childhood education assistant. I recently returned to university and will graduate this fall with a bachelor of social work from the University of Victoria. 

I believe that early years support is essential to community well-being and I am excited to work alongside community members to provide accessible supports and resources.

When I’m not working with IWS you can find me hiking with my dogs, singing harmonies with pals, or processing food from the ocean, forest, and garden.

Please check the CCRR page on the IWS website for upcoming updates on my Masset office and lending library hours. You can email me at ccrroutreach@islandswellness.com

CCRR Program Coordinator 

Hayl Zacks (they/them) is a transgender Jewish person originally from Tkaronto (Dish with One Spoon Territory). Hayl has been visiting Haida Gwaii since 2017, and made the permanent move to Daajing Giids in 2022. Hayl is a licensed Early Childhood Educator, passionate about making child care as accessible, affordable and equitable as possible. They believe that Early Childhood Education is a powerful pathway to build the most liberated and just world for future generations. Hayl is very excited to start their role as CCRR Program Coordinator and looks forward to working with the amazing families and child care providers on these Islands.

You can reach Hayl at ccrr@islandswellness.com