Our Four Core Areas of Service are:
1) Parent education
2) Early childhood development and care
3) Family support
4) Information and referrals

SPEC ParentLINKcentre A place where children come first!
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE FREE!

Click Ellie the Elephant to view the SPEC Newsletter

 

Programs in Brooks:

• Joyful Voices
  Mondays 10:00-12:00
  SPEC ParentLINKcentre activity room.
  Moms and their little ones have the opportunity to come
  and experience Music TheSPEC ParentLINKcentre hosts
  this program. Through music we can build confident, Joyful
  people. All programs are structured for parent involvement.
  
  
• Infant and toddler classes
  Monday and Wednesday from 10:00-12:00.
  To register or for more information
  contact Rochelle Galeski at 403-501-5763

Need more info
Call 403-362-5056

• Little Links: New Program
  Thursday 3:00-4:30
  Griffin Park School
  
  We also have Little Links
  Mondays from 3:00-4:30
  at the Lakeside Leisure Center for
  Central School and Holy Family academy
  
  We continue our usual schedule of all other
  Little Links Programs in the rural areas.
  Check our Jan news letter.
  Call Ruby at 362-5056 to register.
  
  
  
• Baby & Me:
  A drop-in program for moms and their babies
  ages 0-12 months. Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 in the
  SPEC ParentLINKcentre room 117. Moms and babies
  are welcome to join us for a time of nursery rhyme
  singing and socializing.

This program is offered at the SPEC ParentLINKcentre in
partnership with The Brooks and District Child Development Society.

• Parent & Tots:
  Come on over to the Lakeside Leisure Centre to meet
  other parents and let your little ones interact with their peers.
  Activities and toys provided for children to learn through play.
  Sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday
  9:30-10:45 during school term time.

This program is offered by the SPEC ParentLINKcentre in partnership
with The Brooks and District Child Development Society.
Need more information? Call 403-362-5056.

• STOP by DROP in and PLAY
  In town for the day? The SPEC ParentLINKcentre is a great place where
  you can feed and change your baby, stay and play with your kids in our fun
  activity room, share with staff your ups and downs of parenting. We have
  parenting brochures, videos and resources, internet access. Play based
  learning activities are available for your babies and pre-schoolers. At the
  SPEC ParentLINKcentre pre-schoolers can develop their language and
  social skills while learning through play.
  Open during hours of operation.

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• Toddler Nutrition:
  Come to the SPEC ParentLINKcentre and learn more about Toddler
  Nutrition with a registered Dietitian. Childcare available.
  To find out when call 403-362-5056 or 403-501-3300.

Kiosks:
Be sure to check out the kiosks at The Medicine Hat
College-Brooks Campus, The Southeast Alberta Child and
Family Services (Cassils Road East), Rolling Hills Library,
The Bassano Medical Clinic Waiting Room (Hospital) and the
Community Cultural Centre Foyer for brochures and information
on parenting and childhood development.

• Developmental Screen
  Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm:
  Are you wondering if your child is on track developmentally?
  The SPEC ParentLINKcentre offers The Ages & Stages
  Questionnaire Screenings. Come in and talk to staff if
  you have concerns, questions or want to schedule a time.

As a parent of a young child, you are the most important person
in your child's life. You want to raise your child to be respectful,
self reliant, happy, healthy, confident, cooperative, and responsible.

• Nobody’s Perfect
  Information sessions coming in March
  Check out the newletter for details

You can meet the challenge of parenting by:
Learning about how children grow and behave
Becoming skilled at encouraging your child
Discovering ways to listen and talk together
Learning effective, positive ways to discipline
We have staff trained to offer parenting information
sessions and Classes whenever requested Interested?

Call 501-5556 to inquire about classes.
Childcare is provided and times that suit you can be arranged.

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Parent Advisory Committee and Volunteers:
A huge thank you to our parent volunteers who sit on the
SPEC ParentLINKcentre Parent Advisory Committe.e
We value your input.

Are you interested in joining the Committee? As a parent, you can
provide valuable input. Would you like to volunteer at the SPEC ParentLINKcentre ?
Call 403-362-5056 to find out how!

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DUCHESS

Parents & Tots

Come on in to the Duchess Hall with your babies and toddlers
(ages 0-5) for a chance to play and meet new friends.
This group runs every Tuesday from 9:30am-11.00am, and
runs during school term time.
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.


LittleLINKS
If you have children aged 5-8 years they are invited to join us for games
and activities on Tuesdays from 3.00-4.30pm at the Duchess Hall
Sessions run during school term times.
Call 403-362-5056 for more info and to register children.

 

JENNER

Parent & Tots
An opportunity to play and meet new friends.
This group runs every Wednesday 9.30am-11:00am .
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.

 

CESSFORD

New program
Parent and Tot
1:00-3:30. Come on out and join us in the Cessford School.
For more information contact Lindsey.
ParentLINKcentre: 403-501-5556 .

 

TILLEY

Parent & Tots:
Interested in a Parent and Tot group in Tilley?
Call 403.362.5056 for details.

LittleLINKS:
If you have children aged 5-8 years, they are invited to join us
for games and activities in Tilley School Gym on Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm.
Sessions run during school term times.
Call 403-362-5056 for more details and to register children.

ROLLING HILLS

Kiosk:
Be sure to check out the ParentLINKcentre kiosk in the
Public Library in Rolling Hills. There are brochures and
information on parenting and child development.

 

SCANDIA

Parent & Tots
Parent & Tots is held in the Lutheran Church in Scandia.
This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
9:30-11:00. Call 403-362-5056 for more details.

 

BASSANO

Parent & Tots
Come on in to Bassano Community Hall with your little ones (ages0-5)
for a chance to play and meet new friends. This group runs every
Tuesday 9:30am-11.00am, and runs during school term time.
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.

LittleLINKS:
If you have children aged 5-8 years they are invited to join us for games and
activities on Wednesdays from 3.00-4.30pm at Bassano School. Sessions
run during school term times.
Call 403-362-5056 for more info and to register children.

ROSEMARY

Parent & Tots
Come on in to the Arena with your little ones (ages 0-5yrs) for a chance
to play and meet new friends. This group runs every Wednesday, 9:30-11:00,
and runs during school term time.
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.

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