HEALTHY CHILD SCREENING Download the Manual (Print version, 1.1Mb pdf file) Since the Ready for School Connects toolkit was published, the project has worked with the EYII team to provide Healthy Child Screening days for RfSC participants. The screenings provide newcomer families with single point of access to health care professionals who administer preliminary screening and make recommendations for referrals and follow-up when needed. Early identification and intervention are key elements of this model and the principle of coordination and collaboration is fundamental. Screening stations include: Hearing Dental Vision Social / emotional / development Physical Assessment Nutrition Speech and Language Settlement Community information and resources Newcomer families benefit from this one-stop access to health care services through the identification of possible areas of concern for their children and by connecting with community resources and services for follow-up prior to starting school. The extensive follow-up supports families in following through on recommended referrals and involves Nurses, Social Workers and Community Health Workers. This day also helps newcomer families, if needed, to connect with a primary care provider at a neighbouring Community Health Centre or a community Doctor. The success of the screenings is due to the joint efforts of many community agency partners and to the leadership of the EYII staff in coordinating the screening and partners. To find out more about the screenings and step-by-step instructions on how to set up a similar initiative in your own community please check out the Healthy Child Screening Manual produced by the Queen Victoria Partners for Early Learning and the First Duty Project.