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Our new SNAP website features information for parents, agencies and those seeking information on how to refer a child or youth to the program.
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Looking for a way to access all the information on our SNAP Expansion in one place? Look no further than our new website at www.stopnowandplan.com.
The site layout offers several new features including an online payment system for SNAP resource materials (all major credit cards are accepted). This option is available to SNAP licensed sites and others for orders of $40 and above. This site also offers SNAP Licensed Affiliates enhanced access to more materials exclusively available to them. To order items available for licensed sites, please log in at the top of the homepage.
To celebrate the launch of our new site, we have created a special offer: be one of the first 10 sites to place an online order, and you will receive a bonus SNAP gift with your order.
If you are having trouble logging in to the affiliate site section of the new site, please check with your key contact for SNAP within your agency as all passwords have been updated. If you require help, please contact kyamada@childdevelop.ca
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Affiliate profile: Hull Services
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New Roads staff (L-R) Brandi Perron, Tania O'Neill, Jessica Peters and Amber Dawn Marshall pose alongside a photo of the Calgary skyline. Team member Tessa McGarrigle is missing from the photo.
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Monique Verpoort, SNAP Project Leader, recently provided a five-day training session with long-time SNAP Affiliate, Hull Services (New Roads and staff from another program from Hull called Patch).
A SNAP licensed site since 2002, Hull offers both boys and girls programming to families in the Calgary area. Under the competent direction of SNAP Program Director Tessa McGarrigle, this organization consistently demonstrates high compliance to the integrity and fidelity of the SNAP model. As staff turnover and change within teams are constant challenges for many affiliates, Tessa has expanded the SNAP training to employees working in various programs throughout her agency. As a result, Tessa has been able to develop a pool of staff to support the program while concurrently exploring other SNAP group delivery options for New Roads.
Given the consistent level of competency demonstrated during Hull’s involvement, we were pleased to have Tessa serve as co-leader during the most recent round of training. With strong supervision and leadership in place, Hull Services’ New Roads SNAP program continues to have very positive results and outcomes for Calgary’s children and their families.
If you would like to be featured as a SNAP Affiliate in a future newsletter, please let us know, and we would be happy to share your story.
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Mr. Smith, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, has great feedback about the SNAP program in his school. Check out his blog to learn more.
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- In December, the much-anticipated SNAP cost-benefit paper by renowned criminologists Drs. David Farrington and Christopher Koegl was published in The Journal of Quantitative Criminology. The study measured the monetary costs and benefits of the SNAP program to society. The researchers found that between $17 and $32 are saved for every $1 spent on SNAP. It was found that SNAP reduced crime by 33%, prevented 168 crimes per 100 boys, and saved $147,423 per boy. Though already a great savings, the authors concede that this amount is underestimated as it only takes into account criminal justice costs. The research concluded, "The monetary benefits of the SNAP program greatly exceed its monetary costs. It is desirable to invest in early prevention programs such as SNAP to reduce crime and save money."
- Dr. Jennifer Bernier participated in an interview on News 957 about the SNAP Program delivered by BRAVE, a division of the Halifax Transition House Association (Bryony House).
- Dr. Leena Augimeri was interviewed by WOW Living Radio talking about SNAP and children's mental health. Listen to the podcast here.
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SALE Item! Sale prices are time limited and will expire 30 days from today, while supplies last. Sale prices are only available for online orders.
SNAP® Learning Log Poster sets are currently on sale for 40 per cent off - $18.00 per set. They are available in French and English. Take advantage of this sale price today. (Poster sets are regularly $30.00 each) Click here to place an order.
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This newsletter and past issues can be accessed via our SNAP News page. If you would like other staff at your site to receive this newsletter, which is published three times each year, please email us, and we will be glad to add them to the list.
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