The Family Enrichment Program is a targeted resource program for parents and their children age birth to four. It is sponsored by the Catholic Schools Foundation of Nipissing-Parry Sound and the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board. The Catholic Schools Foundation raises funds for the Children’s Program and employs a Program Director, an Administrative Assistant and three Children’s Program staff. A large number of volunteers also work directly with the children.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic School Board provides a teacher, custodian, school bus transportation as well as administrative support for the credit portion of the program. The program is housed in a School Board building.

For the Family

• Support, guidance and education in a warm and positive environment
• Opportunities for both parent and child to socialize with their peers
• Contact with other services in the community
• Transportation to and from the Program
• Breakfast program
• A clothing exchange depot
• Library
• Nurse Practitioner

For the Parent

• High school credits (adult education) in Family Studies, Personal Life Management and Guidance
• Assistance when stressed by inadequate physical, social and personal resources
• Knowledge of normal child development and care
• An environment for peer, parent, child, staff and volunteer interaction
• Child management through role modeling and education
• Positive parenting

For the Child

• Quality infant, toddler and preschool programs, using a high number of volunteers      with staff
• An individual approach in assisting with all areas of development
• Nutritious snacks
• Access to gymnasium
• Referrals when appropriate

There is no charge for this program. All services are free! Continuous entry; tax receipts are available.