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The Children & Family Services Team at the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is proud to present the Day Home Startup Pilot Program!
Métis children and families across Alberta deserve access to culturally relevant and reliable child care. Access to Métis centred child care helps to ensure that Métis children and their families develop a sense of belonging, build strength and resilience through culture, foster community connections, and preserve language and cultural practices.
This program will provide Métis citizens across Alberta with the opportunity to access personal and financial support in opening and operating their own day homes! Through this program, we hope to connect with Métis citizens interested in opening and operating day homes in their communities, support them in navigating the day home licensing process, and provide guidance in Métis cultural readiness through Métis Cultural Awareness training and resources. Our goal is to increase the number of Métis operated day homes in Alberta and provide widespread access to culturally relevant child care for Métis children and families in Alberta.
If this program is of interest to you, attend one of our information sessions happening January 10th and 22nd, 2025 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm via zoom.
Application form launching January 13th, 2025!
For more information, please feel free to contact Cynthia Lalonde by email at dayhomestartup@metis.org or by phone at (780) 455-2200 Ext. 138.