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Jul
13
Wed
Cancelled: Water Safety for Families (Presented by the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba)
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Due to low registration

this event has been cancelled.

Please click here to access critical information

on water safety.

Presented by: The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba

Hosted by: Communities 4 Families

Date: July 13th, 2022

Time: 10 am – 11:15am

Via Zoom

See below for more information:

Water Smart® Public Education

Every year in Canada there are between 450 and 500 fatal drownings, but most drownings are preventable. Learn how to be Water Smart® whenever you’re in, on, or around water!

Water Smart® is the Lifesaving Society’s public education initiative with the objective of making all Manitobans safe around water. Water Smart® delivers personal lifesaving education messages designed to modify high-risk behaviour and increase awareness of the responsibility individuals assume for themselves and others when in, on, or near the water.

Read their Public Education Guide for some Water Smart® ideas.

 

Dec
5
Mon
Gentle Heroes: Men as Nurturing Caregivers @ Zoom
Dec 5 @ 9:15 am – 12:00 pm

Gentle Heroes: Men as Nurturing Caregivers – 6-hour workshop

  • This workshop shares the value of storytelling, models different methods, and develops prompts to help male caregivers create their own stories for their children.
  • Participants will cultivate expertise in storytelling to connect their experiences with gentle heroes to foster empathy and gentleness in the new generation. This enhances the well-being of children in their care and passes on knowledge, culture, language, enhance attachment through the fun and engaging elements of storytelling.

http://communities4families.ca/?page_id=3120&preview=true

Dec
7
Wed
Gentle Heroes: Men as Nurturing Caregivers @ Zoom
Dec 7 @ 9:15 am – 12:00 pm

Gentle Heroes: Men as Nurturing Caregivers – 6-hour workshop

  • This workshop shares the value of storytelling, models different methods, and develops prompts to help male caregivers create their own stories for their children.
  • Participants will cultivate expertise in storytelling to connect their experiences with gentle heroes to foster empathy and gentleness in the new generation. This enhances the well-being of children in their care and passes on knowledge, culture, language, enhance attachment through the fun and engaging elements of storytelling.

http://communities4families.ca/?page_id=3120&preview=true

Dec
14
Wed
Communities 4 Families planning meeting @ Zoom
Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for a focused discussion about Downtown families and how best to serve them.

Jan
23
Mon
Virtual Wiggle, Giggle & Munch facilitator training @ Zoom
Jan 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • This 8-hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
  • Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families

Register here

Jan
24
Tue
Virtual Wiggle, Giggle & Munch facilitator training @ Zoom
Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • This 8-hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
  • Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families

Register here

Jan
25
Wed
Virtual Wiggle, Giggle & Munch facilitator training @ Zoom
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • This 8-hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
  • Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families

Register here

Jan
26
Thu
Virtual Wiggle, Giggle & Munch facilitator training @ Zoom
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • This 8-hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
  • Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families

Register here

Feb
13
Mon
Tapping into Resiliency @ Zoom
Feb 13 @ 9:15 am – 11:30 am

Tapping into Resiliency Through Storytelling (TRTS) – 4-hour workshop

  • exploring ways of building resiliency skills through the lens of the oral stories we share
  • empowers service providers working with children and parents with transferrable resiliency skills

Register here

Feb
15
Wed
Tapping into Resiliency @ Zoom
Feb 15 @ 9:15 am – 11:30 am

Tapping into Resiliency Through Storytelling (TRTS) – 4-hour workshop

  • exploring ways of building resiliency skills through the lens of the oral stories we share
  • empowers service providers working with children and parents with transferrable resiliency skills

Register here

Lunch & Learn @ Zoom
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for our first 2023 Lunch & Learn

Find out more about the supports in our community for families with special needs with presentations by:

 

Apr
5
Wed
Wiggling & Giggling with Stories
Apr 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Wiggling & Giggling with Stories – 1-hour refresher

  • Learn to use active storytelling in your programs

Register here

May
18
Thu
Lunch & Learn @ Zoom
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Please contact us for the Zoom link

Jun
21
Wed
Taking your Program Outdoors @ zoom
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Taking your Program Outdoors @ zoom | Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada

With summer here, outdoor play beckons.  How can you take your indoor family programming outdoors?  Cheri and Chris will help you discover how!

This workshop is great for any parent-child programs, but especially helpful if you run a Wiggle, Giggle & Munch program.

Register

Aug
11
Fri
Closing Date: Part time job posting
Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Part Time Contract Opportunity Job Posting

Start Date: Monday, September 25,2023
Salary: $20 per hour
Benefits:  Laptop/headset provided, personal and professional development opportunities, access to a Health and Wellbeing Account
Time Requirement: 20 hours per week, semi-flexible, work from home/in person/online

Because C4F is passionate about supporting communities, service providers, and families to raise happy, healthy children, the person we are looking for will be able to work independently, is highly motivated, and has an engaging personality.

Sep
25
Mon
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Facilitator Training @ Zoom
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • This 5 1/2 – hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
  • Day 1 includes teachings that are deliver virtually
  • Day 2 includes in-person learning and demonstrations
  • Both days are required to complete the training

Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.

Register here

Sep
27
Wed
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Facilitator Training – day 2 @ John M King School family room
Sep 27 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • This 5 1/2 – hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
  • Day 1 includes teachings that are deliver virtually
  • Day 2 includes in-person learning and demonstrations
  • Both days are required to complete the training

Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.

Oct
18
Wed
Lunch & Learn with Cheri @ Zoom
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Discover the benefits of outdoor play as we enter a new season!

Contact us for zoom link for this event.

Dec
13
Wed
C4F Planning meeting @ WestEnd Commons
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Annual planning meetingWednesday, December 13 (noon to 3:00 pm starting with lunch in the Drop-In area) at WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St.   Plan to join us – in person!  (Parking restrictions have been lifted on McGee between Ellice and Portage)

Jan
24
Wed
Bookmates’ “Play to Learn, Learn to Play” Facilitator Training @ Zoom
Jan 24 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

Bookmates’ Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a 5 week parent-child program founded on the importance of play in guiding early years learning and healthy child development.

This is an interactive workshop – participants will explore the value of play and the philosophy behind child led play.  You will also receive a facilitator manual complete with all the information needed for running Play to Learn, Learn to Play in your community.

There is no cost to participate but you must commit to attending both days.  Spaces are limited.

Registration for this workshop is now full.  Thank you for your interest.  

P2L Poster JAN_2024

Jan
25
Thu
Bookmates’ “Play to Learn, Learn to Play” Facilitator Training @ Zoom
Jan 25 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

Bookmates’ Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a 5 week parent-child program founded on the importance of play in guiding early years learning and healthy child development.

This is an interactive workshop – participants will explore the value of play and the philosophy behind child led play.  You will also receive a facilitator manual complete with all the information needed for running Play to Learn, Learn to Play in your community.

There is no cost to participate but you must commit to attending both days.  Spaces are limited.

Registration for this workshop is now full.  Thank you for your interest.  

P2L Poster JAN_2024

Feb
6
Tue
Bookmates’ “Open A Book, Open The World”: Family Literacy Strategies to Support Diversity @ Zoom
Feb 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Celebrate I Love to Read month with this FREE workshop!

This workshop is focused on sharing early literacy resources that promote diversity including race, creed, gender, culture, family structures and abilities.  Content includes:

  • Reviewing the importance of being intentional with the types of family literacy information, tools and strategies we incorporate into our programs
  • Exploring concepts to strengthen, support and enhance the fundamentals of literacy while celebrating diverse communities
  • Sharing a variety of children’s books and related hands-on literacy extension activities that can be integrated into our current environments. These resources will be primarily geared to children aged 0-5

 Supporting resources will be emailed out to participants

Register here

Bookmates’ Open A Book Poster

Feb
21
Wed
Lunch & Learn: Inclusive Play in Parent-Child Programs @ Zoom
Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you support families who may be “neurodiverse” (parents and/or their children who may be on this spectrum)?

Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits.  Knowledge about neurodiversity and respectful language is also important for clinicians, so they can address the mental and physical health of people with neurodevelopmental differences.  (from Harvard Health Publishing)

This Lunch and Learn will explore what may be considered “neurodiversity”, and consists of ideas and information curated by the C4F team in how to ensure parent-child programming maximizes it’s accessibility for all families. We will briefly discuss:

  • the main types of “disorders” that may be categorized as “neurodiversity” (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
  • why the “disorder” label misguides people to focus too much on weaknesses rather than strengths and what we can do to help switch that focus
  • how to assess program accessibility
  • tips on how to communicate openness to accommodating diverse needs without forcing people to disclose medical diagnoses
  • possible resources for service providers to support their work with families

The goal of this session is to inspire thought and engagement about how our programs and services may not feel as accessible to some people due to neurodiverse needs, and to consider ways to change this.

Have lived experience with this? Please feel free to share as we learn together as a community. Discussion will be welcomed.

Join us!  You are also welcome to stay for our regular monthly Coalition meeting, resourcing agencies serving downtown Winnipeg families.

Feb
27
Tue
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training
Feb 27 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training

February 27, 28, 29 2024

Feb. 27 (online – theory) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Feb. 28 (in person – practice) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Winnipeg
Feb, 29 (online – practice) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy and healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.

  • This facilitator training teaches you to run WGM.
  • Day 1 includes teachings that are delivered virtually.
  • Day 2 and 3 include teaching and demonstrations.  You can choose to participate virtually and/or in-person.
  • Day 1 and one of days 2 and 3 are required to complete the training and receive your certificate.

There is a $10 fee for those working with Downtown families.  If you are outside of Downtown Winnipeg, the cost is $65 (plus cost of manual if you prefer a hard copy).

Mentoring to help you run an exceptional WGM program is included in the training cost.

Register here.

Feb
28
Wed
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training
Feb 28 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training

February 27, 28, 29 2024

Feb. 27 (online – theory) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Feb. 28 (in person – practice) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Winnipeg
Feb, 29 (online – practice) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy and healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.

  • This facilitator training teaches you to run WGM.
  • Day 1 includes teachings that are delivered virtually.
  • Day 2 and 3 include teaching and demonstrations.  You can choose to participate virtually and/or in-person.
  • Day 1 and one of days 2 and 3 are required to complete the training and receive your certificate.

There is a $10 fee for those working with Downtown families.  If you are outside of Downtown Winnipeg, the cost is $65 (plus cost of manual if you prefer a hard copy).

Mentoring to help you run an exceptional WGM program is included in the training cost.

Register here.

Feb
29
Thu
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training
Feb 29 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training

February 27, 28, 29 2024

Feb. 27 (online – theory) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Feb. 28 (in person – practice) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Winnipeg
Feb, 29 (online – practice) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy and healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.

  • This facilitator training teaches you to run WGM.
  • Day 1 includes teachings that are delivered virtually.
  • Day 2 and 3 include teaching and demonstrations.  You can choose to participate virtually and/or in-person.
  • Day 1 and one of days 2 and 3 are required to complete the training and receive your certificate.

There is a $10 fee for those working with Downtown families.  If you are outside of Downtown Winnipeg, the cost is $65 (plus cost of manual if you prefer a hard copy).

Mentoring to help you run an exceptional WGM program is included in the training cost.

Register here.

Apr
10
Wed
Closing date for registration for Mindful Munchkins workshop
Apr 10 all-day
Apr
11
Thu
Lunch & Learn: Wiggling & Giggling Outside @ Zoom
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Outdoor play can happen in any season, but we need to be prepared and know how to best plan these sessions. During this lunch and learn, we will talk about the importance of outdoor play, how to communicate these benefits, as well as how to model best practices.  We will offer practical tips and ideas for activities outside. This workshop will be helpful for any service provider, but is especially important for those hoping to facilitate Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Programs.

Please register here.

Apr
17
Wed
Munch & Mingle: Creating Positive Sensory Experiences (Inclusive Programming) @ IRCOM
Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

All people experience the world differently from one another. One way to make our programming more accessible to all potential participants is to consider how to accommodate a broad range of needs in terms of sensory experiences.

While sensory-related accommodations can be critical for many children and caregivers who are “neurodiverse”, everyone can benefit from positive sensory experiences. In this special in-person lunch and learn, we will talk about the different areas that accommodations may be important and offer practical tips that you may wish to incorporate into your programs. We will also talk about communicating your inclusive, affirming intentions to potential clients.

Please come with your lunch, but be prepared to “Munch and Mingle” with other service providers during the session.  No registration is required.

Apr
25
Thu
Mindful Munchkins @ Zoom
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Mindful Munchkins is a program geared toward identifying emotions and how to manage them. So often we forget that our little ones don’t have the language to express how they’re feeling, so they use actions instead. This program teaches children about various emotions, self-regulation, problem solving skills, positive self-esteem and empathy. All of this takes place while developing strong and positive parent-child relationships!

This workshop will share mental health resources to use in your programs with families with young children.

NOTE:  Registration for this workshop closes on April 10.