Released on September 11, 1997
Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today presented a cheque to theGrowing Together Children's Centre, in Fort Qu'Appelle, to assist with
the renovation of the day care facility.
The $9704.90 will go towards adding windows to the facility to enhance
the natural lighting of the day care and to expanding the infant sleep
area.
We are working to ensure Saskatchewan children grow up in healthy,
safe environments," Calvert said. "I am very pleased that we have
been able to work in partnership with the Growing Together Children's
Centre to enhance conditions in this facility."
The funding is part of the $1 million in Child Care Capital Grants
announced in the 1997/98 provincial budget. The Capital Grant funds
are being made available to child care centres for renovation and for
upgrading equipment, to enhance the safety and quality to child care
in Saskatchewan.
The Child Care Capital Grants are a one-year initiative introduced
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 Growing Together Children's Centre 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