Conversations are beginning about Generation C, the COVID-19 kids. While exactly which ages should be included in this generational label is under debate, what’s clear to researchers of child development is that COVID-19 has led to global shutdowns … Continued
Letters, Sounds and Words Program Summary Overall 95% of the children made considerable, excellent or outstanding gains. Enrollment 3,946 children were enrolled in the fall and spring rounds. The program is designed as a 10-week … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Strong Start Introduces New Online At Home Resources Waterloo, Ontario, Canada – March 16, 2021 – Strong Start Charitable Organization is excited to announce the release of new, online At … Continued
I first heard about the Baby Connections program through a friend, when I was about nine months into my maternity leave. My daughter, Claire, was one of the older babies enrolled in the program at the Early Years Centre. Baby Connections is a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn how they can promote their children’s early literacy development.
There are so many benefits to reading to babies – from encouraging early language and brain development to fostering imagination. But most of all, reading together creates a special bond between parent and child.
Strong Start has always taken privacy and security very seriously. As our organization and its programs grow, we rely on process and technologies to help us manage our administrative and day-to-day activities. This allows us … Continued
We are delighted and humbled to announce that Strong Start was named the 2020 Diamond Winner of the Waterloo Region Record Readers’ Choice Awards in the Non Profit / Foundations category. We would like to … Continued
Each year, Strong Start relies on the gifts of time of thousands of caring individuals who go above and beyond to help children learn to read. Whether they are working one-on-one with children in local … Continued
Strong Start Volunteers make a difference in the lives of children in our community, giving a gift of time and talent that is truly priceless. This year, the 15th annual Volunteer Impact Awards, sponsored by the … Continued
