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Norwood Centre’s program participants are reporting that the ever-increasing cost of living leaves them having to make tough decisions with their money, and often they don’t have enough to buy diapers. Help us make ends meet for the families in our programs and donate diapers to Norwood Centre today. ​ Drop off donations to Norwood Centre 9516 – 114 Avenue NW May 13-31, Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (We are closed Monday May 20 for Victoria Day) ​ For more information call 780-471-3737 . ​ Monetary donations can be made in person or via e-transfer to payment @norwoodcentre.com or donate through our website using the button below. Donate Now Now Available! Norwood Centre's 60th Anniversary Children's Book and Blanket Set Introducing Norwood Centre's exclusive 60th Anniversary children's book and blanket. Celebrate with us by purchasing this limited edition set. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about child development while reading with children. Order Now! Registration for Spring Parent Education Groups Is Now Open! Your child's first and most important teacher is YOU! The more you know about early childhood development, the more confident and capable you will feel as a parent. Parent Education Groups Details > Which Parent Education Group is right for me? > Register today! Spring 2024 Program Guide Schedule for April, May, and June 2024 Download Parent and Child Groups Jumping Gym Time! Baby and Toddler Time Preschool Discovery Time more ... Drop-in schedule > Parent Groups Empower U Empowered Parenting Handle with Care Triple P Positive Parenting more ... Class schedule > Head Start A free community school readiness program for children aged three to five. Give your child a head start! Learn more > Support Resources A self-serve directory of local helping agencies and a virtual community bulletin board for currently offered programs and services. View resources > What parents say about Norwood Centre ... "My [family support] worker was very supportive and went to great lengths to ensure my family had the support from the program to build a healthy and sustainable situation for us." From our blog: Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre hosting diaper drive Participants report it’s a struggle to pay for bills and groceries, including diapers At Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre, our... When and how do I start my baby on solid food? From Alberta Health Services- Your baby may be ready to eat solid foods when your baby: Is about 6 months old Starts to get curious about... Mental Health Week: Healing through Compassion May 6-12 is Mental Health Week! This year the Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging us to explore how compassion connects us... Agency Calendar

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ~ Boyle Street Community Services ~ Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ~ Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre ~ Terra Centre Collaborating for Change The C5 is a collaborative partnership of five leading Edmonton agencies including Terra Centre, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers and Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre. We give a voice to the 30,000 people we collectively serve. ​ ​ We work differently by pooling our resources and building broader partnerships to support families who are often overwhelmed by the system. Our frontline workers effectively connect families in crisis to the resources they need so that: Their children avoid being taken into care The family is supported in becoming healthier Go to: Collective Action Changing the System C5 Partners Who We Serve c5yeg.ca C5 Partners c5yeg.ca The Bent Arrow Society is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal Children, youth and families to enable them to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally so that they can walk proudly in both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities Learn More The mission of Boyle Street Community Services is to end chronic homelessness. Its vision is to see that all people grow healthier through involvement in strong, accepting and respectful communities.​ Learn More Newcomer Centre works to enhance quality of life for newcomers and all Canadians. It works to positively shape the attitudes, behaviours and practices of organizations and individuals to value the diversity that newcomers bring. Learn More Norwood builds on the strengths of children and families through support and education to optimize child development and connect families to community. Learn More Terra Centre is a non-profitable organization helping pregnant and parenting teens develop the self-reliance and skills to be successful parents. Learn More Who We Serve The C5 Partners: Who We Serve Back to Top The C5 gives a voice to over 30,000 Edmontonians. Between us we support and empower: Some of the most economically, socially and culturally excluded and marginalized children, youth and adults in our inner city Indigenous individuals and families Newcomers, immigrants and refugees Children and their families living in vulnerable situations Teen parents Collective Action in the Community Collective Action Back to Top Together with partners we’re working to overcome barriers in the system using our experience in service delivery. That means collaborating on specific initiatives where collective action achieves stronger outcomes for families and communities – initiatives such as Ubuntu . Changing the System Changing the System Back to Top As a knowledgeable community resource, we inform and influence social policy and we’re a sounding board for decision makers in all levels of government. Most importantly we bring the perspectives of the thousands of people we work with to the table, shaping policy and decisions to truly reflect their realities, hope and dreams.

About Us Norwood Centre has been a gathering place for Edmonton families for more than 60 years, where we work with children, caregivers, and other family members to support optimal child development, strengthen healthy relationships and well-being, break cycles of adversity, and empower people to successfully navigate change and life challenges. Our programs and services are available to families throughout Edmonton, in a variety of locations. Importantly, we recognize each family is unique, and we place high importance on providing inclusive services that respect families’ unique cultures, backgrounds, identities, and traditions. ​ ​ Land Acknowledgement At Norwood Centre, we gather on land that has long been home for many Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge this land on which we live and work as Treaty 6 and ancestral home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize the rich history on this land, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in the spirit of partnership, collaboration, and reconciliation. ​ Read our latest annual report > Vision ​ Healthy Children • Healthy Families • Healthy Communities ​ Mission Norwood Centre empowers people, building on each individual’s strengths through education, collaboration, and services that optimize child development, improve family functioning, and connect people to communities. ​ Guiding Principles ​ Norwood is inclusive, respectful of diversity, and values every person's worth. Our programs and services are child centered, based on the most current understanding of how children develop and learn. Our work is family centered, grounded in fostering healthy relationships, the bonds between children and family, and family in the community. Our work is strength based, trauma informed, responsive to need, and effective. Norwood Centre Team Directors Laurie Executive Director Cheryl Operations Director Kathy Children Programs Director Managers Carmen HR Manager Dimple Family Support Manager Jessy Evaluation & Agency Support Manager Mara Program Support Manager Meagan Children's Program Manager Randie Family Education Manager Intake Ewa Intake Facilitator Teagan Intake Facilitator Family Education Brittany Family Educator Jashan Family Educator Nataliya Family Educator Olessia Family Educator Princeton Family Educator Family Support Aruthra Family Support Worker Carola Family Support Worker Eita Family Support Worker Kaytland Family Support Worker Lina Family Support Worker Savanthica Family Support Worker Staci Family Support Worker Head Start Program Rosa Head Start Teacher Ellen Early Childhood Educator Michelle Early Childhood Educator Parent Respite Program Jessica Children's Program Key Contact Barbara Early Childhood Educator Lara Early Childhood Educator Lincy Early Childhood Educator Michelle Early Childhood Educator Naza Early Childhood Educator Renuka Early Childhood Educator Sharmilla Early Childhood Educator Program Support & Finance Barb Receptionist Gabriela Admin Assistant Jocelyn Marketing & Communications Coordinator Karla Cook Laura Admin Assistant Maven Agency Support Tara Executive Assistant Priyanka Finance Assistant On-Site Service Staff Liam Ganton Mental Health Therapist Board of Directors Board of Directors Whitney Shaw Ana Potzkai Doug Kelly Mansi Yu Michael Sestito Peter Schalk Rudy Newbury Yulian Korataiev Emily-Milne Laurie Fagan Ex-Officio Reports Norwood Cen tre Annual Report 2023 Norwood Annual Report 2022 Norwood Centre Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Norwood Centre’s program participants are reporting that the ever-increasing cost of living leaves them having to make tough decisions with their money, and often they don’t have enough to buy diapers. Help us make ends meet for the families in our programs and donate diapers to Norwood Centre today. ​ Drop off donations to Norwood Centre 9516 – 114 Avenue NW Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (We are closed Monday May 20 for Victoria Day) ​ For more information call 780-471-3737 . ​ Monetary donations can be made in person or via e-transfer to payment @norwoodcentre.com or donate through our website using the button below. Donate Now Since 1963, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre has been supporting optimal child development and healthy parenting in some of Edmonton’s most economically and socially challenged neighbourhoods. But now, we need your help to keep going. Help secure Norwood Centre's future and donate today! Your donation supports Norwood Centre's programs. With the help of generous donors like you, we can continue to provide high-quality programming to our children and families. Make a difference today and support our vision of Healthy Children • Healthy Families • Healthy Communities! DONATE TODAY Alicia's Story Parent Testimonials “I have been able to go to work consistently with the help I am getting and taking care of my sick partner. My family is practicing more consistency with the routines and was able to have better sleep. Children are now more sociable and there are changes in behavior too. I would have lost my job , Instead, I got promoted and my relationship is secure.” Nothing I have to offer, but I am pleased & happy that I have someone to talk to in my motherhood journey in this country where I don't have anyone to call friend or family . Thank you for this program. Read more > In 2023, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre staff made over 10,000 r eferrals for our families to community supports for basic needs such as food, affordable housing, clothing, and furniture . What your money does: "My son had a wonderful time at Norwood Centre, it was like a very first school for him. Staff really helped us they loved him and gave us confidence a parents to enroll our son in further programming. As newcomers in Canada you made our life easy. and we feel loveable and worthy. Norwood treated us as a family. Still have assistance which is amazing and appreciated. Thank you Norwood Centre, God Bless you." _______________ ​ "The impact on the quality of life for my family and I has been huge. I’m able to have a chance to actively attend and be mentally present for all medical appointments. This has led me to build a healthy lifestyle based on my newfound ability to effectively communicate and seek necessary medical advice and attention. I’m able to have productive meetings and conversations with the various therapists my autistic son has. My daughter is thriving at Norwood Centre, her social skills and ability to interact with peers and adults has drastically improved. She is happier knowing she will be going to the respite program and playing games and learning in a loving and secure environment. Without Norwood, my daughter wouldn’t get the appropriate developmental skills she needs to thrive. As a mom, I wouldn’t have the chance to actually take care of myself to make sure I’m doing well to be a better mother. As impactful as this program has been to my family life, I know every family that participates is so grateful for such a program." _______________ ​ "I want to say thank you to Norwood Centre staff. Now I feel supported, loved, people care about and listen to me. I would recommend this program to anyone I know who would need help in the present or in the future." _______________ ​ "I honestly love the staff at Norwood Centre. They are full of good information and are so helpful. I don't feel judged. They are great at being able to provide 1-1 support so I can give my attention to my infant/toddler. Time I would not otherwise have. I love that the respite program is available to everyone." _______________ ​ "My husband and I are not originally from here so we don't have any support spent the last 4 years of parenthood isolated and personally feeling like we were drowning. This program & staff are amazing are so hands on, respectful, and caring. Since being involved our kids are learning tons of new things but most importantly having fun. My husband and I have few hours a week for appointments we're catching up on and really getting to spend some much needed time together and our kids have space to miss us."

Understanding Separation Anxiety Start Date June 5 Times 10:00am-12:00pm End Date Location June 5 Norwood Centre Register > < Back About the Course Learn why your child might be feeling separation anxiety, and tips to support both yourself and your child through it. Share

Science in Early Childhood: Understanding Your Child's Behaviour Start Date May 29 Times 10:00am-12:00pm End Date Location May 29 Norwood Centre Register > < Back About the Course Learn about the science behind your child’s behaviour, and how to nurture healthy, happy relationships with your family. Share

Empower U - Group 1 Start Date TBA Times 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm End Date Location TBA Norwood Centre Register > < Back About the Course Empower U combines financial literacy programs with a FREE 1:2 matched savings component of up to $500. Through this program, participants experiencing low income take control of finances, reduce debt, and save money. Topics include budgeting, consumerism, credit, home ownership, debt repayment, and much more. Presented in partnership with the United Way and ATB Financial. Share

What do you want to learn? Already know which Parent Education Group you want? Skip to Registration Everything How to manage my child's behaviour How to be a better parent About my child's development About routines and common challenges To help myself Groups to try if you need help managing your child's behaviour: Back to Top Setting Boundaries and Limits with Children Together with other parents, learn tips to support setting up rules, limits, boundaries, and realistic expectations for you and your child. Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Hear Me Out: Effective Communication Between Parents and Children Learn more about effectively communicating with your child. Topics include: how to listen to your child as well as how to talk with your children so they listen. Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Groups to try if you want to learn to be a better parent: Back to Top Exploring Emotions Discuss challenges, and successes in navigating emotional development of children. Participants will learn more about their child’s emotions including how to talk to children, how to teach children about emotions, and how to support children through their emotions. Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Circle of Security Join this 8 - week group for parents of children birth to 6 years of age. Learn ways to help your child organize their feelings, support your child’s exploration in the world, read and respond to your child’s cues, promote a secure relationship with your child, and so much more! Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Understanding Separation Anxiety Learn why your child might be feeling separation anxiety, and tips to support both yourself and your child through it. Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Interest List Empowered Parenting The goal of this group is to promote the health and safety of children while giving parents tools for effective parenting. Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Interest List Handle With Care Not Currently Available. The Handle with Care group focuses on supporting children’s mental health. We focus on four building blocks, including attachment, relationships with others, expressing emotions, and promoting self-esteem. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Groups to try if you want to learn about your child's development: Back to Top Complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire Curious about your child's development? Do an ASQ! ​ The Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a parent completed tool that gives information about a child's development. Parents fill out the questionnaire that asks questions around the key developmental areas , based on their child's age. ​ The results help parents and professionals identify areas of strength as well as areas that need more focus and, most importantly, celebrate the milestones the child achieves as they grow and learn. This tool relies on you as the expert about your child. Find out More Play: The Work of Childhood Not Currently Available. Discuss the parent’s role in play and learn how to set up your home environments to keep your children safe, engaged, and growing through play. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List The Brain Architecture Game This tabletop game builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development– what promotes it, what derails it, with what consequences for society. Learn about Toxic, Tolerable, and Positive stress and how to build a brain! Register Now! Development: Supporting the Whole Child Not Currently Available. Did you know, developmental milestones are skills that a child acquires within a specific time frame? Are you interested in information about the important milestones? Join us to discuss resources that will support your child’s development as they master new skills. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Science in Early Childhood: Understanding your Child's Behaviour Learn about the science behind your child’s behaviour, and how to nurture healthy, happy relationships with your family. Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Developmental Domains: Learning happens everywhere Not Currently Available. Join us to discover how children are building their brains through different play experiences. Let's find out how blowing bubbles can help develop a child's ability to focus, how playing with play- doh has an effect on early literacy skills and how building with blocks strengthens the ability to learn math! Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Brain Builders Not Currently Available. Parents will learn how they can build their child’s brain during their early years. Learn the different development areas and how to support development through play. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Groups to try if you need help with routines and common challenges: Bye Bye Diapers Come and talk with other parents/caregivers who are ready to start toilet training or with those who are looking to start. Facilitators will walk you through the “ready” signs, and tips and tricks to successfully say “bye bye” to diapers! Not Currently Available. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Sleeptime Strategies: Solving Bedtime Problems Not Currently Available. This 2-hour sessions provides an opportunity to discuss specific behaviors and potential solutions to everyday parenting problems. In Developing Good Bedtime Routines, parents will discuss common bedtime problems, different approaches to bedtime problems, and how to prevent problems at bedtime and through the night Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Managing Mealtimes: Finding Solutions to Mealtime Problems Not Currently Available. This 2-hour sessions provides an opportunity to discuss specific behaviors and potential solutions to everyday parenting problems. In hassle-free mealtime, parents will discuss common mealtime problems, encouraging good mealtime habits, managing challenging behaviours at mealtimes, and setting up a mealtime routine. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Back to Top ​ Stress-free Shopping with Children Not Currently Available. This 2-hour sessions provides an opportunity to discuss specific behaviors and potential solutions to everyday parenting problems. In stress free shopping with children, parents will discuss common shopping problems, different approaches to shopping with children, and making a plan for next time. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Parents as the Child's First Teacher: Setting Successful Schedules Not Currently Available. Day-to-day routines can have a huge impact on your life at home with your child. In this session we will discover how to set your family up for success from the moment your child wakes up, to the moment they go to bed. Join us to discuss sleep, feeding, potty training and how to turn our everyday tasks into brain-building opportunities to connect with your child. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List If you need help for you: Back to Top Empower U Not Currently Available. Empower U combines financial literacy programs with a FREE 1:2 matched savings component of up to $500. Through this program, participants experiencing low income take control of finances, reduce debt, and save money. Topics include budgeting, consumerism, credit, home ownership, debt repayment, and much more. Presented in partnership with the United Way and ATB Financial. Not Currently Available. Please join our interest list to be notified the next time we offer this program. Interest List Resources Parent Respite Program Family Support Worker Mental Health Therapist

Programs At Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre, we recognize the parent as a child's first and most important teacher. As a parent, you are the expert of their family's well-being. Our programs and services draw from families' strengths to support optimal child development. You are your child's first teacher and we are here to support you! ​ For days and times, click through to a program page (see below) or see our calendar. Download program guide (pdf) > Parent and Child Groups> Parent Education Groups> Head Start Program> Parent Respite Program> Which parent education group is right for me? >

Couch Conversations Start Date TBA Times 1:30 - 3:00 pm End Date Location TBA Online via Zoom Register > < Back About the Course Couch Conversations provides a relaxed space to come and socialize, chat, and share tips with other parents on Zoom, Reconnect with other parents from the comforts of your home! Share

Learning and Literacy Start Date TBA Times TBA End Date Location TBA Norwood Centre Register > < Back About the Course Learning and Literacy provides educational opportunities to develop literacy skills in parents and children. Participants learn how literacy is a way of communicating with children while building confidence in parenting. Topics are selected based on participant interest and need and may include positive discipline, child behaviour, attachment, traditional parenting, and essential skills. Share

Lunch and Learn: Home Safety for Infants and Toddlers Start Date TBA Times TBA End Date Location TBA Norwood Centre Register > < Back About the Course Learn about strategies to reduce home-based injuries among infants and toddlers such as falls, poisoning, choking, burns, drowning, and sleep-related. Share