Released on December 11, 1997
Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today commended the Melfort DayCare Co-operative for the work it is doing for children and families
in the Melfort area. The minister also presented the centre with a
cheque to assist with renovations which will enhance the good work of
the centre.
The Centre is receiving $2,250 to install windows to enhance lighting
within the facility.
"As a government we are working to ensure Saskatchewan children grow
up in healthy, safe environments," Calvert said.
"I am pleased that we have been able to work in partnership with the
Melfort Day Care Co-operative to enhance conditions in these
facilities for Melfort and area children."
The funding is part of the $1 million in Child Care Capital Grants
announced in the 1997/98 Budget. The Capital Grant funds are being
made available to child care centres for renovating and for upgrading
equipment, to enhance the safety and quality of child care in
Saskatchewan.
A total of sixty-four centres across the province will be receiving
assistance through this Capital Grant funding.
The Child Care Capital Grants were introduced for the 1997/98
fiscal year through Saskatchewan's Action Plan for Children.
In 1997/98 more than $24.7 million was targeted to programs for
children and families under the Action Plan.
"Our children are our future," Calvert said. "We all need to
play a role in developing a safe supporting environment. I want
to commend the board and staff of the Melfort Day Care
Co-operative for their commitment to providing a safe and healthy
environment for children."
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For more information contact:
Virginia Wilkinson
Social Services
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0916