Shelburne County Family Resource Centre
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Toddle~N~Tumble!

King Street Family Resource (CAPC) offers a great fun-filled program for parents / caregivers and their children called Toddle~N~Tumble!

Toddle~N~Tumble includes story time, songs, crafts, snacks and lots of fun with toys and activities! Plus it’s a great time to get together to make new friends! Toddle~N~Tumble is offered weekly at the Centre as well as in the following communities: Lockeport, Ingomar, Barrington, Cape Sable Island and Woods Harbour.

Transition To School - 2010

King Street Family Resource delivers various parenting programs and info sessions. During the Summer, it delivers the Transition To School Program (in partnership with local schools):

• ERMES (Evelyn Richardson Memorial Elementary School - Woods Harbour)
  June 21 - June 25
• Clarks Harbour Elementary July 5 - 9
• Forest Ridge Academy (Barrington) July 12 - 16
• Hillcrest Aacademy (Shelburne) July 19 - 23
• Lockeport Elementary July 26 - 30

Children's Clothing Exchange

At the King Street Centre you will also find a Children's Clothing Exchange where parents are welcome to "Take a few ...bring a few!" Our Resource Lending Library has plenty of parenting books and videos to borrow.

Drop by and discover King Street Centre - everyone is welcome! See you soon!

South Shore Family Resource Association - goals

1. To provide a caring, nurturing and safe environment in which children 0 - 6 years can develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.

2. To promote healthy interactions between parents and their children.

3. To promote positive parenting through education and support programs.

4. To provide culturally sensitive, accessible resources to children 0 - 6 years regardless of abilities, socio-economic status or geographic location.

5. To promote the growth and development of the South Shore Family Resource Association.

South Shore Family Resource Association Mission Statement

The South Shore Family Resource Association (SSFRA) is dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the quality of life to every member of every family in Queens, Lunenburg and Shelburne Counties.

Our Guiding Principles

Children First - Children must be the primary consideration in CAP-C (Community Action Program for Children) programs.

Strengthening and Support Families - All sectors of Canadian society share the responsibility for children by supporting parents as they raise their children.

Equity and Accessibility - Children, regardless of culture and socio- economic status, are entitled to equal opportunities to develop to their full potential.

Partnerships and Coalitions - Holistic support for children and their families can only be achieved through the combined effort of parents, families, communities, governments and service providers.

Community-Based - The community is viewed as the focus for decision-making and action.

Flexibility - In order to respond to the diversity of communities across Canada and the particular circumstances and changing needs of children and families, CAP-C programs must be flexible.