What is Child Care Support Services (CCSS)?

A partnership between Children’s Centre Thunder Bay (CCTB) and licensed childcare programs, within the City and District of Thunder Bay.

Designed to support Educators when working with children with a wide range of needs including communication, developmental, physical, social, emotional, and/or behavioural abilities

Resource Consultants (RC) from the CCSS work closely with the child, family, childcare program, and other service providers to support the child’s overall development.

Using a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, the Resource Consultant (RC) facilitates the development of an individualized Early Learning Support Plan (ELSP) which focuses on the child’s strengths and inclusion within the Child Care program.

The RC works closely with the Educators by providing coaching, modeling, and resources to support the implementation of the ELSP. The RC may also support the child’s transition from childcare to school, and assists with service coordination, if appropriate.

RC can also provide families/guardians with information about other beneficial community resources.

Being part of CCTB, RC work closely with Social Workers and other disciplines within the agency

How Does CCSS Use My Personal Information?

The CCSS uses an electronic clinical record to store any information we collect for you, for example referral information. We maintain confidentiality and privacy of all of your records through the use of encryption and secure passwords. All of the health information that Children’s Centre Thunder Bay (CCTB) collects complies with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA) and Youth and Family Service Act (YFS).

What Will Happen Next?

After the CCSS receives the referral from the Child Care Program, a Resource Consultant will contact you to schedule a time to meet and complete the Consent for Services.

Need More Information?

To learn more about Children’s Centre Thunder Bay please visit: www.childrenscentre.ca