Healthy Children Initiative program

Press Release

February 26, 201

Public Service Announcement

Healthy Children Initiative program

The Department of Education is currently accepting community funding requests for the proposed 2016-17 Healthy Children Initiative program. The goal of this initiative is to have healthy children growing up with strong, supportive families in caring communities.

Funding is provided for communities to develop or improve programs for children aged 0-6 and their families. Programs should highlight early intervention and/or supportive services for young children.

The deadline to submit proposals is March 15, 2016.

For more information, please visit the Department of Education website or contact:

Kitikmeot:
1-800-661-0845

Kivalliq:
1-867-645-8215

Qikiqtani:
1-800-567-1514

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Media Contact:

Curtis Jones
Communications Manager
Department of Education
867-975-5646
cjones@gov.nu.ca

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