ECD Coordinators
Houston’s Early Childhood Development Committee
Is a committee made up of organizations, businesses and parents who promote the importance of the Early Years and work together to provide better services for children 0 to 6 years and their families in Houston.
New members are always welcome and we are particularly looking for parents to join the committee. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 at Northwest Community College. For more information please call Committee Coordinator, Marian Ells at 250 845 2727 or email at ecdcoordinator@houstonlinktolearning.ca
Our current committee members include:
Houston Link to Learning Houston Community Services
Houston Public Library Houston Friendship Centre
Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Child Care Resource and Referral
Northern Health (Public Health Nurse) Ministry of Children and Family Development
Northwest Supported Child Development Program
Bulkley Valley Credit Union (Houston Branch)
MOST for Children - Moricetown, Smithers, and Telkwa Early Childhood Development Committee
Is a group made up of community representatives and individuals who are willing to work collaboratively to be champions for children and their families. The work is guided by valuing children’s rights, acceptance, diversity, and relationships. The goals of the committee are to provide support and knowledge to families regarding early child development and to increase the professional capacity within Early Childhood organizations and community partners.
In order to be able to plan comprehensive outreach strategies that are representative of the Moricetown, Smithers, and Telkwa communities, we need individuals who are willing to step forward and be part of the conversation. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to be present at our meetings please contact Kathy Petursson, Coordinator at 250-847-8824 or email kathy.petursson@bvcdc.ca
Upper Skeena Early Childhood Development Network
The local network enhances community planning and coordination of services for children from birth to 6 years of age and to promote awareness and the importance of Early Childhood Development Programs in the Upper Skeena region. The network is supported by Success by 6 and Children First funding and has been involved with local projects that deliver early child development resources, events and projects to families, caregivers, and communities. The network continues to enhance services, provide information and supports events that are offered to families and communities in the Upper Skeena service area. If you are a parent, community member, agency or other community partner in the area of early childhood development and are interested in attending network meetings, please phone the Hazelton and area office at 250-842-5044.
