SeaStar CYAC

Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Program at @IWKHealthCentre. Offering coordinated, client-focused services for children and youth who may have experienced abuse.

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Excited to announce a new colouring book from SeaStar, available now!
This book helps kids understand big emotions and offers fun mindfulness strategies. It's released in memory of beloved Accredited Facility Dog, Dorado.
Download free for personal use: https://t.co/ve8iktA40h

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

We're so grateful to @JusticeCanadaEN for this investment of funding to support SeaStar's work in providing trauma-informed, wrap around services for children, youth, and families.

[Justice Canada @JusticeCanadaEN]

(1/3) Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (@MinJusticeEn) announced $625,500 in funding for IWK Health’s (@iwkhealth) SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (@SeaStarCYAC). https://t.co/MQ912zFiTM

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! From all of us at SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

What's it like to visit SeaStar? Our new animated video helps kids to understand who they will meet and what may happen during their visit. Having an idea of what to expect can help kids to feel comfortable and supported.
Find the video, and more info at: https://t.co/kzrPChjwDw

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

When kids and youth visit SeaStar, we want them to feel comfortable and supported. We’ve created a new 360 Virtual Tour, so that kids and families can look around and explore our space before they visit.
Find this, and more new resources, at our website: https://t.co/ZqEZcF7CCK

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

We're excited about a great partnership with DalMed's Service Learning Program! MD candidate @qendresa_sahiti is blending art & science in her medical education with a project aimed at helping reduce anxiety for children & youth who visit SeaStar.

[Office of Community Partnerships and Global Health @DalGlobalHealth]

Our #MondayMention this week is our newest blogpost, featuring MD candidate @qendresa_sahiti. We chatted about her work with @SeaStarCYAC at @IWKHealth for her DalMed Service Learning project. Learn more about the project here: https://t.co/doGlQrIHIU @DalMedNB

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Our Dorado colouring book is now available in French!
The book helps kids understand emotions and the different ways that our brains and bodies respond, with ideas for fun mindfulness strategies.
French version available for download here: https://t.co/lrzaT9sQPu

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Excellent new resource by @TESSNovaScotia on responding to trafficking in Nova Scotia - info for parents and educators, local supports, best practices, and more. Check out their website at https://t.co/4hnlE24PIh

[TESSNovaScotia @TESSNovaScotia]

We are thrilled to announce a new online resource for #NovaScotia about #HumanTrafficking . Access information about warning signs, parent resources, our Online TESS Service Directory, training modules and so much more! Check it out at https://t.co/3Zas2e3w1p

[Protect Children @CdnChildProtect]

Protective caregivers can be at a loss about what to do and how to help their child after sexual abuse has been uncovered. We have resources to help navigate the recovery process and pick up the pieces. https://t.co/aJyDb0m4S4

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Check out upcoming free programs on parenting, wellness, and more from the Community Health Teams in partnership with @IWKHealth! More info at https://t.co/9mOG6jRYla

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Wishing you a happy and restful holiday season, from all of us at SeaStar.

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

EVERY child has rights - the right to be safe, to be free from abuse, to be heard. Today we're celebrating #NationalChildDay, a recognition of Canada's commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Learn more: https://t.co/8uzES7pSEp

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Tomorrow is #NationalChildDay, a day to celebrate and recognize the rights of children and the role that we all have in ensuring that children's rights are supported and protected.
#8MillionStrong

[Children First @children1stca]

As we prepare for #NationalChildDay tomorrow, watch this great message from the @iwkfoundation and @iwkhealth. #8MillionStrong #ChildrenFirst
https://t.co/e2dr9PZTS5

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

There's still time to register!
Our next workshop series starts next week, offering info for caregivers on supporting a child who may have experienced trauma. Wednesday evenings x 4 weeks.
More details, dates, and link to register at: https://t.co/IxXY8SnOqF

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Did you know? Our website has information about how to respond if a child discloses abuse, where to find local supports in Nova Scotia, information for caregivers, online learning resources for professionals, and more.
Check out the RESOURCES menu at https://t.co/t1AszkH2Rz

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Adults have a responsibility to keep kids safe and protected. Here are 9 excellent ways to put that responsibility into action.
In Nova Scotia, anyone that suspects abuse has a duty to report it to your local @NS_DCS Child Protection Office or after-hours line: 1-866-922-2434.

[Project Harmony @ProjectHarmony2]

Adults are responsible for protecting children. In order to remind adults of the power and responsibility they have to keep children safe and protected, the following 9 Rules were created. Make sure to learn, save, and share the 9 Rules with those in your circle. #ChildAdvocacy

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

Register now! Our next workshop series starts Nov 17. These FREE workshops offer info for caregivers on supporting a child who may have experienced trauma. Delivered virtually as a 4-week series.
More details, dates, and link to register at: https://t.co/IxXY8SnOqF

[Global Halifax @globalhalifax]

WATCH: A Halifax-based youth advocacy centre is launching a free colouring book to help kids better understand emotions and how to deal with them. @SeaStarCYAC. https://t.co/2MdhBYt71v

[SeaStar CYAC @SeaStarCYAC]

We’re excited to be launching a new colouring book resource for kids and families, in memory of beloved Accredited Facility Dog, Dorado. More details coming Thursday!

[CTV News at 5 @CTV_Liveat5]

Dorado was an accredited therapy dog who supported children while he was alive, and continues to help now that he’s gone. @NatashaPace reports. https://t.co/vcuwzgQSZp via @CTVAtlantic

[TESSNovaScotia @TESSNovaScotia]

We would like to hear from family members in #NovaScotia who have been touched by #humantrafficking to gather information about the experiences of families, the services and supports that they have accessed, and the ones that were missing.
https://t.co/gLg5q3brj8