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MISSION STATEMENT

The Eastern Kings Community Coalition Inc. and Families East Resource Centre exists to actively contribute to the well-being of Children. Our primary focus is Children ages 0 to 6, their parents and caregivers.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  1. To work closely with community groups, agencies and government to prevent duplication of services and to fill gaps in services.
  2. To stay current with issues facing Children and their parents.
  3. To develop and administer programs as cost efficiently as possible so that more services can be offered.
  4. To provide and support programs for Children.
  5. To advocate with and on behalf of Children.
  6. To work towards prevention of risks faced by Children.
  7. To focus on prevention, promotion, protection and partnerships.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

  1. Children are at the heart of the matter.
  2. The community shares responsibility.
  3. Elimination for at-risk situations for Children ages 0-6.
  4. Advocating for and providing programs for the needs of parents, Children and caregivers.
  5. Contributing to the betterment of community members.
  6. Holistically addressing health issues; mental, physical, spiritual and social.
  7. Valuing confidentiality, supportiveness, respect, equality and inclusiveness.
  8. Importance of reaching out and sharing experiences together.
  9. Our role is to help, support and nurture one another.
  10. We don't label or fix anyone but rather empower them to work on issues.
  11. People should be viewed as a resource and not as a problem.

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FAMILY CENTRE OBJECTIVES

  • Improving the healthy development of Children 0-6 years of age living in conditions of risk.
  • Strengthening parental and family capacity, skills and social supports.
  • Strengthen public health capacity at the community level to meet the needs of Children and their families facing conditions of risk.
  • Strengthen maternal and family capacity, skill and social supports.
  • Improving health of pregnant women and infants facing conditions of risk.
  • Strengthening capacity at the community level to address public health needs of pregnant women, new mothers and infants facing conditions of risk.

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Families East Resource Centre
40 Lower Rollo Bay Road
Souris, PEI C0A-2B0
902-687-3928
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