We all have a role to play

We know that children need environments that are nurturing, stimulating, safe and consistent to support healthy development. Parents and caregivers play a big role and can do many things to stimulate development.

Families also require supportive environments in order to be able to meet children’s development needs. Studies show that multiple spheres of influence affect a child’s development, including caregivers outside the family, the neighbourhood environment, resources in the community, cultural and religious affiliations, and the attitudes, policies and resources provided by wider society. These spheres of influence interconnect to form both the child’s and the family’s environment.

Alberta Federation of Labour

Dear Fair Start Campaign Supporters:

Earlier this month we launched the next phase of our campaign for universal child care: A Fair Start for Women. We know that universal access creates opportunities for women to participate in and contribute to our society fairly and fully - through workforce participation, educational attainment, as well as volunteer service, community membership, and enhanced economic participation as wage earners and consumer spenders.

With this week’s news that the $25-a-day Early Learning and Child Care Centres programcould be ending after next year, the need for action is even more urgent.

Please take a moment to sign and share our new petition now: https://www.fairstartalberta.ca/petition

The petition will be tabled in the legislature this fall, as we call on our new government to create a plan for universal early learning and child care here in Alberta. With your support we can ensure the new government hears loud and clear that action on child care is an issue that can’t be ignored.

Sincerely,

Siobhan Vipond