bestchance Child Family Care was recently chosen by Cardinia Shire Council to manage an additional 18 education and care services across the Cardinia Shire.
bestchance Early Years services operate over 12 local government areas and include family day care, childcare and Early Years Management (EYM).
These programs have experienced significant growth over the past five years, in particular the number of kindergartens under EYM program. This year, Arena Child and Family Centre was the first service bestchance had under EYM in Cardinia.
The increased involvement in Cardinia Shire will take bestchance’s EYM involvement to 80 from 2018.
bestchance Child Family Care opened its doors to the community in 1895, offering a home for children who were otherwise without. In addition to care, a broad range of child and family support services were developed and delivered throughout the eastern suburbs.
Today, bestchance delivers an innovative and holistic approach in the provision of education, care and support services across Melbourne.
The programs operated by bestchance are structured to provide support to families and children with a particular emphasis on those experiencing vulnerability. The Parent and Community Support Program provides supported playgroups, parent counselling and emergency relief.
The Cheshire School provides a minimum 18-month intervention program to support children from Foundation through to Grade Four, who have demonstrated significant social, emotional and behavioural problems in their mainstream schools.
In a supportive and caring environment, Cheshire helps students and families to identify the fundamental causes of a child’s issues, and to overcome the disruptive behaviours that may have become part of everyday life.
In addition to EYM, bestchance brings a range of comprehensive support services to children and families of Cardinia Shire. bestchance will continue to consult with the local communities across the shire to ensure the services offered meet their needs and may include early intervention services, family support services and training opportunities.
For further information about bestchance services, visit www.bestchance.org.au or phone 1300 224 644.
