Funded by Rethink Breast Cancer and sponsored by Diamond Personnel and Nannies on Call, The Nanny Angel Network provides Nanny Angels to families with a mom currently in treatment for Breast Cancer or in the early stages of recovery. Volunteer professional nannies – our Nanny Angels – provide quality, compassionate relief childcare in the family’s home. The program currently serves Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
“My personal experience as a mother and breast cancer survivor opened my eyes to the lack of childcare available for women during a difficult time.” says Audrey Guth, president of Diamond Personnel and founder of The Nanny Angel Network.
Nanny Angels have, through our specialized Nanny Angel Training Program, developed the skills needed to work sensitively and compassionately with the kids of a Mom with Breast Cancer. Nanny Angels are screened by our coordinator, have first aid training and go to each Nanny Angel Assignment with their own Nanny Angel Activity Bag full of the tools of the Nanny Trade.
The Nanny Angel Network works with oncologists, nurse navigators and self identified patients to connect with families who will benefit from this program. In order to participate in the program, a mother must currently be in treatment for breast cancer or in the early stages of recovery and her children must be under the age of 12.
As part of its mandate, The Network has undertaken to promote Breast Health Awareness among our community of Nanny Angels – many of whom come from cultures that shy away from proactive breast examination. The Network is also working to help the Nanny Profession attain greater respect in our communities for the very important work they do every day with our families and our children.
www.nannyangelnetwork.com
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