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Welcome to Communities for Kids Home Page

Communities for Kids (CFK) is a coalition of three early childhood development initiatives. We promote optimal health and development of all children, from conception to age 6, in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Our coalition includes Communities for Kids, Success By 6® (SB6) and Understanding the Early Years (UEY).

Click a logo to learn more about each partner.




Our website is full of information to help families raise healthy, happy children.

  1. Explore the drop-down menus (top of page) for featured information on Families, including a Discussion Forum and Parenting Tips.
  2. Discover the Communities menu and find family resources in your community using the Map Resources and Community Resource Directory.
  3. Find information fast using the Search Site tool.
  4. Browse the General menu for Links to other websites full of "must have" parenting information, and giveaways in the Freebies section.
  5. Check About Us to discover who we are, how we work, explore Funding Opportunities, or make a Donation to support children in your community.

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Nobodies Perfect Parenting Program

Monday, September 22 - November 23
Okanagan Boys & Girls clubs
1295 Manitoba St, Penticton

Call 250-493-0512 ext 118 for information
Transporation, lunch, and childminding provided.

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How to help your Preschooler be ready for Kindergarten
Understanding the Early Years Halifax has released a brochure called, “On My Way to School,” created with the input of Halifax-based child development specialists. This resource gives parents ideas on building healthy development in 3 to 5 year-old children so that they will be ready for Kindergarten when that time arrives.  View HERE.

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Success By 6 Funding Now Available! CFK is now accepting funding applications for early childhood development projects/services. READ HERE for more info!

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CFK Newsletter
Download the latest version of the CFK newsletter for June 2008 HERE.

View Newsletter Archive

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Road Safety
for children and parents. Get Tips HERE.

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Tips for your
baby's language development.. Read more HERE.

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Community Library and Recreation Programs
Choose from the following communities to find out about programs for preschoolers:

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Play is the child’s job.  Through it they discover how they connect to their world.



The UEY Initiative and this Web site are funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC).
For more information visit www.hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca .
The opinions expressed on this Web site do not necessarily reflect those of HRSDC or of the Federal Government.



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