The Program is made up of four Centres of Excellence. Their experts advise governments and develop practical tools for parents, communities, and service providers.
The Program is supported by a Secretariat and a National Expert Advisory Committee. We are also supported by a vast network of respected sponsors and partners from across Canada and around the world.
The Program shares expert information on children's health and wellbeing with those who need it most:
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By collecting, analyzing and sharing information, the Centres are helping Canadians improve the lives of children and youth.
The Centres also promote partnerships among governments, service providers, community-based and non-profit organizations, academics and families, to make a difference in the health and well-being of Canada’s children.
The Centres help make A Canada Fit for Children, Canada’s national action plan for children, a reality.
A secretariat within the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), monitors the Program to ensure accountability.
Centres of Excellence for Children's Well-Being Secretariat
Public Health Agency of Canada
Ottawa, ON
Tel: (613) 946-2057
DCA_public_inquiries@phac-aspc.gc.ca
Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare
Michael Saini, Manager
Tel: (416) 978-1386
michael.saini@utoronto.ca
Web site: www.cecw-cepb.ca
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development
Claire Gascon Giard, General Coordinator
Tel: (514) 343-6111, Ext. 2511
claire.giard@umontreal.ca
Web site: www.excellence-earlychildhood.ca
Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement
Stoney McCart, Director
Tel: (416) 597-8297
stoney@tgmag.ca
Web site: www.engagementcentre.ca
Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
Margaret Boone, Chief Operating Officer
Tel: (807) 343-8164
mboone@lakeheadu.ca
Web site: www.coespecialneeds.ca