SIRCH Community Services

Our vision, mission and values

Vision

To have thriving communities where each person feels connected, supported and encouraged.

Mission

SIRCH identifies community needs and responds with innovative services, programs and partnerships that support individuals, families and communities.

Values

• Focus on strengths
• Respectful
• Ethical
• Financially responsible
• Accountable
• Mission consistent

Mandate

SIRCH’s mandate is to look for gaps in social and health services and to address those gaps.

Credo for Children

Relative to our children, or any children with whom we interact, can we deliberately focus on giving them a conscious understanding of how powerful and important and valuable and perfect they are? Can every word that comes out of our mouths be a word that is chosen to help this individual know that he or she is powerful? A word of encouragement and empowerment? If we inspire, are positive and enthusiastic consistently, children will be exhilarated and excited about life and its possibilities.

 

CPNP/CAPC

New mom? Mom with young children? Need support and to feel connected?

CAPC & CPNP groups provide confidential support, connection to other moms and kids, free food and more.

Bumps & Babies (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program/CPNP)

Bumps & Babies is facilitated by  SIRCH Community Services in Haliburton County and in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Transportation is provided, if needed

Pregnant women and new moms meet as a group once a week on Wednesday mornings in Lindsay in the City of Kawartha Lakes  and on  Thursday mornings in Haliburton. Moms share their knowledge with one another, listen to guest speakers and get up-to-date information and  support around pregnancy, birth, breast feeding, nutrition, growth and development and parenting. A nutritious meal is provided, and group members are able to access free milk, fresh vegetables, additional food and prenatal vitamins. It’s a busy, fun, positive place to be!

Way to Grow (Community Action Program For Children/CAPC)

Parents with young children, 6 or under, meet weekly on Tuesday mornings in Haliburton. Parents receive information on a variety of topics, learn to cook nutritious food on a budget, and learn about other agencies and supports that can assist families with any issues they may be dealing with (such as finances, housing, legal, personal, vocational, or social). Children’s programming provides young children with stimulating activities designed to increase their developmental skills and build social skills. Life-long friendships have been forged at CAPC which is fast-paced, interactive and lots of fun!

Transportation, or help with gas, is provided if needed.