Best Start Initiative of Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR2180 Last Modified: 10 Apr 2012 Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
LocationSimcoe County
E-Maillora.dambrosio@simcoe.ca
Websitewww.beststart.org/index_eng.html
Contact Information
Primary ContactLora D'Ambrosio, Program Supervisor, Children and Community Services, County of Simcoe; Phone: 705-722-3132 ext 1128
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Best Start Network is dedicated to creating a comprehensive integrated system of services that supports families with children from birth through the transition into school 
 
* The scope of the initiative is intended to be as broad as possible for this age range, covering the spectrum of health, education, social supports and children's service 
 
* Best Start is designed to give Simcoe County's children the best possible start in life and help them achieve success in school 
 
* The Vision of Best Start is that all children and families in Simcoe County will have access to the culturally sensitive services needed to reach their full potential within a community that recognizes and meets basic needs: income, housing, nutrition, education and healthy parent/child relationships
Areas ServedSimcoe County
LanguagesEnglish