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Hope’s Home will receive a new sensory room at Saskatoon’s first medically inclusive child care centre with support from the Joseph Alfred Remai Family Foundation.
The family is donating $350,000 to the “There’s No Place Like Hope” capital campaign.
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The new sensory room is designed to provide a calm and soothing environment and will be instrumental in helping children, specifically those who have difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviours.
The room will feature a variety of lights, colours, sounds, scents and textures to help children practice self-regulation and learn coping strategies.
The sensory room is designed to help “improve the children’s experiences at Hope’s Home and offer them essential skills for managing their emotions and fostering lasting social connections,” read the statement.
“The Joseph A. Remai Family Foundation is proud to support Hope’s Home in Saskatoon. Hope’s Home is a unique and vital initiative to care for and nurture children with medical challenges, and to support their parents,” read the statement from the Remai family.
Joseph Alfred Remai Family Foundation donated $350,000 to the “There’s No Place Like Hope” capital campaign. (Submitted)
“Hope’s Home aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to strong, healthy communities in Saskatchewan. We believe that safe and inclusive early childhood education and care is a critical resource for communities, and we are pleased to contribute to the expansion of Hope’s Home to Saskatoon.”
Saskatoon’s first medically inclusive child care centre features two separate centres caring for 144 children ages six weeks to six years old. On-site nursing care, early childhood educators, developmental workers and physical development consultants provide Saskatoon families with a safe and inclusive environment where children receive the necessary care.
Hope’s Home has fundraised more than half of its $8.6 million goal. Currently, funds are being raised to finish the centre, allowing Hope’s Home to support additional families in Saskatoon.
“This gift will allow us to create a sensory room that is more than a space. It will give kids the tools to navigate their emotions and build meaningful connections. Together, we are fostering a brighter future for our children and their families in Saskatoon,” said Lisa Wyatt, CEO of Hope’s Home.
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