They are the primary carers of a child. Sometimes, however, some experience challenging life circumstances. In COC, these parents are given the support they need to help their child – and themselves.
Principals & Teachers
Parent engagement is part of a teacher’s role. But families from disadvantaged backgrounds require a level of attention and specialist intervention that teachers are often unable to provide. That’s why COC supports them with social workers and community resources, so principals and teachers can focus on doing their important job right.
Other than socio-emotional health, important aspects of a child’s development include literacy and numeracy skills. To do this, educational therapists from Care Corner visit COC preschools twice a week, using techniques such as puppets to develop a love for learning in children, especially those from books-poor homes.
At-risk children in a COC preschool are supported by social workers from Care Corner. They work with children and their families on various challenges at home, such as divorce or substance abuse, which can exert a heavy toll on the child’s socio-emotional development. Social workers also serve as case managers, mobilizing and increasing the accessibility of community resources for children and their families. This support continues even after the child enters primary school.
COC seeks to gather the proverbial village around the child, pulling together assets from the community that may not available in a preschool. COC engages other social service organisations, as well as volunteers such as artists, librarians and students.