Offer a Program With Us

The Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre provides a range of programs that support early childhood development. We offer programs in these four areas:

  • Early Learning – play-based learning opportunities where families interact and have fun such as sensory play, art, music, dance, etc.

  • Parenting Education – non-stigmatizing and culturally inclusive opportunities where parents/caregivers can learn about parenting, early childhood development and supporting child wellbeing.

  • Family Wellness – work with community partners to support the health and wellness of families such as: prenatal supports, breastfeeding supports, immunization clinics, transportation, community kitchens, family counseling, life skills and employment readiness, etc.

  • Information and Referrals – link families to supports to help them raise healthy children.

In addition to providing our own programs, we partner with individuals, groups and organizations that expand opportunities for play-based learning, parenting education, and family wellness.

If you are interested in offering a program at the Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre-East, read on to learn more about our program guidelines and next steps for partnering with the Family Resource Centre.

 
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Guidelines for Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre Programs

The following guidelines are considered when selecting programs:

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  • Programs should take into account the Family Resource Centre principles.

  • Programs should be relevant to families in Saskatoon (with children ages 0-5). Programs with a special focus on new parents, single parents, low-income families, Indigenous families, New Canadians, and families experiencing disability are encouraged.

  • Programs should be age-appropriate.

  • Programs should encourage strong interaction between children and their parents/caregivers.

  • All programs provided in partnership with the Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre must be open to the public and free of charge.

  • Programs must be designed to provide information or an experience for families without promoting a business, product, or commercial enterprise.

  • Fundraising is not permitted.

  • Programs are generally planned 4 months in advance of their delivery date.

  • Individuals offering programs may be requested to provide references and a current, satisfactory criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector query.

Offering a Program with us

We encourage you to submit a request through email to offer a program in partnership with the Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre-East. These submissions will be considered based on programming needs, criteria, and Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre-East resources.

While we welcome all submissions, we are unable to partner on all of the programs submitted for consideration. We will contact you about your program submission once we receive the complete submission.

To offer a program with us, please email us at seyfrc.east@ymcasaskatoon.org

Please email us the required information mentioned below:

First & last name

Position title

Organization

Email address

Phone number

Website

Program details:

  • Program title

  • Program description

  • Program format (workshop, presentation, weekly program)

  • If the program will be in another format, please describe it.

  • How does the program align with SEYFRC principles and program areas? The SEYFRC program areas are:

    1) Early Learning

    2) Parenting Education

    3) Family Wellness

    4) Information and Referrals

  • Are you able to provide this program free of charge?

  • Intended Audience

  • How will the program offer value to families with children ages 0-5 in Saskatoon? (Note: We encourage programs that have a special focus on new parents, single parents, low-income families, Indigenous families, New Canadians, and families experiencing disability.)

  • Suggested Date(s) and Time (start & end times) - Note: Most SEYFRC programs are planned 4 months in advance.

  • Is there flexibility on when the program can be offered?

  • Do you require parents to register for the program ahead of time?

  • Do you require a minimum and/or maximum number of participants for the program?

  • Audiovisual & Equipment Needs

  • Describe your needs for the space where the program would be delivered (i.e., which SEYFRC space(s), anticipated number of participants, seating, etc.).

  • Is this program being offered elsewhere in the community? (If yes, please provide details.)

  • Do you have any expectations of the SEYFRC as a program partner to offer this program (i.e., register families, supplies, etc.)?

  • Do you have strategies to promote this program to families in Saskatoon?

  • Do you plan to take any photos and/or video? (If yes, a waiver will be required.)

  • Presenter Details- Biography and Qualifications

  • Describe your experience providing programs to parents and children ages 0-5

We may request references and/or a criminal record check (including a vulnerable sector query).