On Friday June 15 2018, the Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC), Niagara's Roots of Empathy Coordinating agency, hosted the Annual Baby Celebration alongside partners from the Niagara Catholic District School Board at their office, 427 Rice Road, Welland. The celebration was well-attended with 102 present celebrating Niagara's youngest Teachers, including 30 babies, the Roots of Empathy instructors, and dedicated families who participated in the program.

Roots of Empathy is hosted by Niagara Catholic District School Board, District School Board of Niagara, French Catholic District School Board MonAvenir, Niagara EarlyON programs, and Niagara Children's Centre.

Pre-event Media Release; June 2018

Post-event Media Release; June 2018

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