**this update is also attached below as a Word document
**as of Jan 28, a revised version of the January update is now available. Highlighted in grey in the attached Word document and noted below.
January 2025 PHAC Ontario Region Updates
CAPC-CPNP Online Participant Surveys and Training Sessions
The surveys have been launched and promotion for completion should have started. Surveys will be open from January 7th, 2025, until February 4th, 2025. If you need to access the surveys or any of the supporting materials (e.g., training presentation decks, FAQ’s, User Guide, Promotional Posters), they are available for download at the links below.
Link to English materials: https://forms.office.com/r/53WksVXY5P
Link to French materials: https://forms.office.com/r/dZvJxux1BT
When you access these links, you will be given instructions on how to download the materials.
If you have any questions, please let your PHAC regional program consultant/officer know.
This period does not coincide with the CAPC-CPNP proposal application process. These online surveys are based on those conducted in 2015 and 2018, thus you might find them familiar
CAPC/CPNP Solicitation Webinars
A reminder that, if you have not seen them already, the three webinar series on capacity supports are still open.
Webinar #1 on community needs assessments is now available, along with related tools such as an assessment worksheet template. See the link here: https://capacity-capacite.com/
Webinar #2 on Collaborative Partnerships is now available, along with its tools.
See the link here: https://capacity-capacite.com/
Webinar #3 on proposal development is now available. See the link here: https://capacity-capacite.com/
Note: You will receive a post webinar survey. Please ensure you participate and add any questions you have, as these will be used to create a FAQ. You can also reach out to your program consultant regarding any questions you are left with after watching the webinars.
For more information: https://www.webconnects.ca/index.php/node/842
UPDATES ON CAPC AND CPNP
The CAPC/CPNP solicitation for 2026-2030 is expected in Winter 2025 with an anticipated 8-week turnaround. The ISFR process will be targeted solicitation (open only to existing CAPC and CPNP funding recipients who are in good standing), and those invited will submit proposals at current funding levels. We will continue to keep you updated with more details as the date of the proposal application process approaches. This information can also be found on WebConnects at: https://www.webconnects.ca/index.php/node/814
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The new program will be called the Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP).
The refreshed objectives of CAPCHP will continue to focus on health promotion.
They are:
To build community capacity to encourage to encourage and support the health and well-being of pregnant women and people, infants and children (0-6 years) and their parents and caregivers;
To build partnerships and intersectoral collaboration to promote the health and well-being of pregnant women and people, infants and children (0-6 years) and their parents and caregivers;
To facilitate the development and exchange of knowledge to promote the health and well-being of pregnant women and people, infants and children (0-6 years) and their parents and caregivers;
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2024-2025 Progress monitoring calls (PMCs)
Please note program consultants are working on PMCs. Please ensure you contact your PC if you have not had your PMC, to set a time to meet.
2024-2025 Progress Reports
Note: the next progress report due date is coming up. Please check your appendix C to know if you have to submit one, and/or for due dates and requirements on progress reports.
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Remember that the due dates and frequency for Progress Reports are indicated in Appendix C – Reporting Plan of the recipient’s Contribution Agreement.
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The due dates are July 31st, October 31st, and/or January 31st depending on risk level.
Ask your PC if you have any questions.
2024-2025 Notice of underspending
Please note that CGC will be sending out a reminder to submit your Notice of Underspending, which is due January 31st. So make sure you review your budgets and plan accordingly for the spending of all your funds.
2024-2025 ART
PHAC Program Consultants have shared a hard copy of the Annual Reporting Tool for FY 2024-2025 which will help you collect the data during the reporting year to fill in this report. Should you have any questions or did not receive the email, please reach out to your Program Consultant.
The 2024-2025 ART can also be found on WebConnects at: https://www.webconnects.ca/node/779
ART deck and corresponding National placemats for FY 2022-2023
The National CAPC/CPNP Placemats for 2022-2023 have been shared. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and commitment to the well-being of families and children in your communities.
The National placemats for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 can be found on WebConnects at: https://www.webconnects.ca/node/778
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Funding opportunities: Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada - Canada.ca
Grants and funding from the Government of Canada - Canada.ca
Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024 - Canada.ca -closes January 22, 2025.
PHAC SPONSORED TRAINING/RESOURCES UPDATES
INFANT AND EARLY MENTAL HEALTH-
IEMHP Symposium: Advancing Infant and Early Mental Health- Toronto 2025
Date: Jan 15th 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM EST
In partnership with the Knowledge Institute for Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH), Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion invites practitioners in the region to a 1-day symposium focusing on Infant and Early Mental Health.
Dr. Chaya Kulkarni Keynote Speaker
CRL Gallery Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning 686 Bay St., Toronto, ON
NOBODY’S PERFECT -No current update.
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD)
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14th ANNUAL ANISHINABEK G7 FASD CONFERENCE- GIIGDOOGAMIG
February 25-26, 2025, Holiday Inn Sudbury, 1696 Regen Street.
For questions regarding the conference, please contact:
Carol Anne Cheechoo, Director of Health & Well-being, Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre 705-675-1596, ext. 217, or ccheechoo@skhc.ca
Charlene Corbiere, Noojmowin-Teg Health Centre 705-968-0624 or charlene.corbiere@noojmowin-teg.ca
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FASD Training:
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) continues to work with the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) to develop and pilot an online FASD training course tailored to the needs of Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) projects.
Researchers contacts: Emma Jewell, MSW, RSW Research Assistant jewelle@uoguelph.ca
Kathy Unsworth, MHSc., MBA, Managing Director kathy.unsworth@canfasd.ca
This information can be found on WebConnects at: https://www.webconnects.ca/index.php/node/810
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Assessment on FASD:
PHAC is working alongside the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences to do an assessment of FASD in Canada. Consultations have been finalized and a report is currently being developed.
For more information, please click on the following link:
FAMILY VIOLENCE
The training opportunity called Being Trauma Aware -Being Trauma Aware is a FREE e-learning course. For some resources on family violence go to Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/EVENTS/RESOURCES/FUNDS
Results: University of Toronto national survey of lactation and food supports offered to participants through CPNP
Last year, researchers from the University of Toronto completed a national survey of lactation and food support offered to participants through CPNP programming, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings are now available, a graphic report and a full report, and you can access them using this link: https://childnutrition.utoronto.ca/canada-prenatal-nutrition-program-survey
The researcher’s email: joanna.baxter@mail.utoronto.ca).
Reminders:
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Sydney Bell - CAPC/CPNP Network newsletters and please register with Webconnects to keep updated on all training and knowledge sharing that is available.