TIMMINS –Monday, November 20th 2017
Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) and Brighter Futures program (BF) along with Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) have invited families to celebrate National Child’s Day taking place at the OEYC 707 Ross Avenue East on Monday, November 20th, 2017 from 9 am to 12 pm. The 2017 Theme is a child’s right to be safe.
Activities such as a photo booth, flag decorating, free play and I spy with my eye bottle making will be taking place as of 9 am. PHU will also be providing families with valuable information on dental care and nutrition to families. Our event will also include a story time, circle time and parade throughout the NEOFACS agency and return to the OEYC for a light snack and cupcake decorating.
National Child Day is celebrated each year on November 20th across Canada. This signature event marks Canada’s signing of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the Rights of the Child; and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Most importantly, it is a day to remember children need support, encouragement, and respect to help them reach their full potential. We each have an essential role to play in the well-being and safety of children and youth whether you are a parent, a teacher, a social worker, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or community helper.
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About NEOFACS North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) is an integrated agency, providing services to children, youth and their families in the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming. Client responsive programs and services are innovative, evidence-based, and designed to meet the unique needs of those we serve.
Our Agency provides Child Welfare, Children’s Mental Health, Youth Justice and Prevention programs along with many other programs and services. NEOFACS is a non-profit charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors whose funding is received primarily from the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. Several other funders support programs as well.
About National Child Day
National Child Day is celebrated each year on November 20th across Canada. This signature event marks Canada’s signing of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the Rights of the Child; and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Most importantly, it is a day to remember children need support, encouragement and respect to help them reach their full potential. We each have an important role to play in the well-being and safety of children and youth whether you are a parent, a teacher, a social worker, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or community helper.
Throughout the year, we encourage families to learn about children’s rights and to advocate for their children. Many children face poverty, bullying, discrimination, poor mental health outcomes and abuse. The early learning and youth programs within NEOFACS promote healthy living skills, budgeting skills, positive parenting, parent involvement, healthy childhood development, and mental health services. Through these services, we work towards the vision of strong, healthy and safe communities where children, youth and families can thrive.
On Monday November 20th, we celebrated National Child Day! The 2017 Theme was a child’s right to be safe. Within our district, National Child Day is celebrated every year at the Ontario Early Years Centre. Families actively participate in various activities in a child focused, safe, welcoming and supportive environment. This year, children enjoyed self-expression activities such as a crafts, dancing and singing their favorite songs, jumping in an inflatable bouncer, free play, cupcake decorating and they all decorated a flag that express children’s rights.
Article de journal:
La Journée nationale de l'enfant est célébrée à chaque année le 20 novembre à travers le Canada. Cet évènement marque l’adoption par les Nations Unies de la Déclaration des droits de l'enfant et de la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l'enfant.
Surtout, c’est une journée pour se rappeler que les enfants ont besoin de soutien, d’encouragement et de respect afin de l’aider à atteindre leur plein potentiel. Nous avons chacun un rôle important à jouer dans le bien-être et la sécurité des enfants et des jeunes soit comme parent, enseignant, enseignante, travailleur social, travailleuse sociale, grands-parents, tante, oncle ou membre de la communauté
Tout au long de l’année, nous encourageons les familles à apprendre sur les droits des enfants et de plaider en faveur de leurs enfants. De nombreux enfants font face à la pauvreté, l’intimidation, la discrimination, de pauvres résultats en santé mentale et l’abus. Les programmes d’apprentissage précoce et de la jeunesse des SFENEO incitent des habiletés de vie saines, des habiletés de budgétisation, des compétences parentales positives, la participation des parents, le développement sain de l'enfant et des services de santé mentale. Grâce à ces services, nous travaillons à la création de collectivités fortes, saines et sécuritaires où les enfants, les jeunes et les familles peuvent prospérer.
Le lundi 20 novembre, les SFENEO célèbrent la Journée nationale de l’enfant. Le thème 2017 est ‘Droit à l’enfant d’être en sécurité’. Dans nos districts, la Journée nationale de l’enfant est célébrée annuellement au Centre de la petite enfance de l’Ontario. Les familles participent activement à diverses activités dans un environnement axé sur les enfants, sécuritaire, accueillant et favorable. Cette année, les enfants profiteront d'activités d'expression personnelle comme bricoler, danser et chanter leurs chansons préférées, sauter dans un gonflable, jouer librement, décorer de petits gâteaux et tous décoreront un drapeau pour exprimer les droits des enfants.
For further information, please contact:
Media Contact:
Brooke Ballantyne
Communications Coordinator, North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services
Phone: 705-360-7100 ext. 5217