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Brooks & Area

Easter eggs image Click here to access the May calendar of events and newletter for Brooks, Duchess, Jenner, Bassano, Rosemary and Tilley are included in the newsletter file.

Here in Brooks and the County of Newell services are offered to promote family wellness and provide support for families of young children.

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!

Located in the Community Cultural Centre at:

101 - 327 3rd St West ,
Community Cultural Centre,
Brooks. AB T1R 0E7

Call 403-501-5556 or toll free number 1-888-878-LINK (5465).
E-mail - parentlinkcentre@spec.ab.ca

Our hours of operation are:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-5.00pm

Can't make these times?

Call 403-362-5056 and make an appointment at a time that's convenient for you!

ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE FREE!

Programs in Brooks:

Joyful Voices :

musical notes Mondays 10:00-12:00 in the 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 run on 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

mom holding toddler clip art image

Griffin Park School had kindly offered to host a Little Links after school program Thursdays from 3:00-4:30. We also have Little Links for Central School and Holy Family academy at the Lakeside Leisure Center, Mondays from 3:00-4:30.

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:

mom and baby clip art image 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:

parent holding a child 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

child reading a book 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.

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.

Parent Advisory Committee and Volunteers:

A huge thank you to our parent volunteers who sit on the SPEC ParentLINKcentre Parent Advisory Committee - 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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Programs Running In The County Of Newell

DUCHESS

Parents & Tots:

children holding hands 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:

children standing by a pencil 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:

Parent pulling 2 kids in a wagon 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:

children smiling 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:

children playing 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:

children playing 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.