Considerations: 

• We support programs   We support programs and services for families with young children (ages 0-6). 
• We favor activities that involve both the parent and child. 
• We encourage groups to work together with their community to build partnerships
• We expect programs and services to be inclusive and accessible to all families 

We support projects that promote these four priorities listed:

PRIORITIES	EXAMPLES
Positive Parenting ….. support parents’ ability to bond and nurture the healthy development of their children	parent education programs parent support groups parent-child groups and activities toy and resource lending libraries drop in programs or activities
Nutrition and Physical Health ….. promote good nutrition and healthy lifestyles  **Applications requesting funding for snacks are expected to select healthy choices.	parent education programs nutritional guidance talks/programs community kitchens activities promoting physical activity/fitness
Learning and Literacy ….. encourage family literacy and numeracy	creative play and recreation programs reading, writing and storytelling activities lending libraries
Community Capacity ….. develop community partnerships	education exchanging information, networking working together with communities in planning programs and services