Strong Start to Reading

is a reminder that belonging matters, especially in the spaces where children learn and grow.

At Strong Start, we celebrate the families, caregivers, volunteers, and communities helping children build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of learning. 🌈📚

For families looking to continue the celebration at home, we recommend Pride Puppy by Canadian author Robin Stevenson, a joyful alphabet book that celebrates family, community, and Pride.

📚 “My son has gained so many skills that will benefit him when he starts school in September. He has made friends in the program and improved his social and sharing skills.” – Nicole, Parent, GRFS Program

The Get Ready for School program helps children ages 3–4 build early literacy skills, develop confidence, and prepare for Kindergarten — all while supporting parents with resources to continue learning at home.

💙 Learn more at the link in our bio.

Strong Start Charitable Organization is seeking a Financial Controller to join our team and support the financial stewardship behind our mission to help children learn to read.

For more than 25 years, Strong Start has been changing children’s lives through literacy. In this role, you will oversee the organization’s financial management, accounting practices, and internal controls, helping ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability as we continue to grow our impact.

Working closely with our executive leadership and Board of Directors, the Financial Controller will manage day-to-day financial operations while supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning for the organization.

This is a permanent, part-time, in-person role (25–30 hours/week) based at our National Program Deployment Centre in Waterloo. The position offers an opportunity to grow with the organization and contribute to building strong financial systems that support our long-term mission.

Apply now: Visit strongstart.ca/careers

We’re heading to the Parenting Resource Fair this evening! 💙 Stop by to say hello, explore local family resources, and learn more about how Strong Start supports early literacy in our community. See you there!