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 The
Aboriginal Head Start Initiative is a federally funded early intervention
strategy which addresses the needs of young Aboriginal children living
in urban centres and in large Northern communities.
It is a comprehensive program designed to meet the
spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the child.
Program Features
Prince George Aboriginal Head Start and The
Power of Friendship Head Start are pre-school programs where parents
and/or caregivers are on site participating in the programs. The programs
include the following components:
- Morning and Afternoon Programs
- Culture and Language
- Education
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Social Support Programs
- Parental Involvement
- Transportation
Aboriginal Head Start Mandate
- Foster the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth
of each child
- Foster a desire in the child for life-long learning
- Support parents and guardians as the prime teachers and caregivers
of their children, making sure parents/caregivers play a key role
in the planning, development, operation, and evaluation of the program
- Recognize and support extended families in teaching and caring for
children
- Make sure that the local Aboriginal community is involved with planning,
development, operation, and evaluation of the program
- Make sure the initiative works with, and is supported by, other
community programs and services
- Ensure the human and financial resources are used in the best way
possible to produce positive outcomes and experiences for Aboriginal
children, parents, families, and communities
For more information, Contact:
Prince George Aboriginal
Head Start
1945 Third Avenue
Prince George, BC. V2M 1G6
Phone 250.563.3884
Fax 250.563.2183
Email lslater@pgnfc.com
The Power of Friendship
Head Start
1600 Third Avenue
Prince George, BC. V2M 4Z1
Phone 250.564.1840
Fax 250.564.1842
Email randerson@pgnfc.com
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