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Children and Family
Our full directory is also available as a downloadable PDF. If we need to add something to the directory, let us know by sending an email to Spencer van Vloten
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Also: Download our funding guide, an easy to navigate and extensive collection of funding opportunities:
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Children & Family
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The ABLE Developmental Clinic provides assessment, treatment and consultation for young persons experiencing difficulties with Attention, Behaviour, Learning and Emotion. ABLE is a leader in providing services for children and youth with developmental disabilities.
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Aboriginal Child Development Programs
Culturally sensitive services for children up to 12 (13-19 in certain cases) who require extra support with physical, cognitive, or social and emotional development
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Aboriginal Infant Development Programs
Aboriginal infant development programs in BC offer support to families of infants who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with developmental delays. Programs are voluntary, family centered, and primarily focused on children ages 0-3 (in some communities 0 – 6).
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Provides related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other complex developmental needs
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Autism Information Support Network
A provincial information centre for autism and related disorders, providing information, support and training to families, service providers, and community professionals across BC
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Autism Society of BC and Yukon
The Autism Society provides information and support to individuals and families affected by autism
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The Autism Support Network provides resources to families of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including information, education and support
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BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
Helps Indigenous communities develop high quality, culturally grounded, spiritually enriching, community child care services that are based in the child’s culture, language and history
BC Association for Child Development Intervention
A network for child development services, advocating for inclusive child development and therapy services, while providing a forum for communication, information sharing, and problem solving
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BC Children's Hospital Resource Centre
A collection of books, videos, journals, board games, curricula and various educational props and materials designed for children with disabilities
Colouring pages, games, and a list of fun and educational resources to keep kids entertained
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Blind Beginnings inspires children and youth who are blind or partially sighted, providing diverse programs, experiences, counselling and peer support, and opportunities for them to create fulfilling lives
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy Directory
Find an occupational therapist in your area
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Many childcare resources for parents
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Information and resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland
Through a range of therapeutic and family services, The Centre helps support children with special needs
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Child and Youth Advocacy Centres
Find support near you for children who have suffered or witnessed crime
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Providing child care information, services, and support to families and child care providers in the communities of Delta, Surrey, and White Rock
Supporting families, child care providers, and the community in promoting quality child care throughout Greater Victoria
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Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC
Teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk, giving them the skills and confidence they need to achieve their fullest potential
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Chilliwack Child & Youth Committee
CCYC provides leadership and advocacy in the delivery of social services to children, youth, and their families. Their mission is to work collaboratively, in liaison with clients, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the continuum of services which enhance the well-being of young persons and their families.
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CCS's Sundrop Centre for Child Development helps children and youth with developmental need reach their full potential through therapy, after school programs, and childcare resources and referrals
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Coalition of Childcare Advocates of BC
Promotes and supports quality community-based childcare services that benefit children, families and the public and in the best interests of society
Comox Valley Child Development Association
Supports infant and child development through therapy, preschool, autism programming, behaviour consultation, community integration, referral, and more
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Provides programs and services that offer expertise and guidance, as families with deaf and hard of hearing children ages 0-5 navigate through opportunities for speech, language, education, and communication
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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential through language, life skills, recreation, and family support
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Educational Games for Children
Free online educational games for children
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Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Dedicated to supporting family caregivers, providing direct support to family members, as well as education for caregivers and health professionals
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Family Resource Programs Directory
Family Resource Programs are parent/child interactive centres for families with children 0–6 years. The programs reflect the diversity and special abilities of the community.
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver
FSGV helps strengthen families through counselling, employment and family services, education, and advocacy
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Supports families through workshops, training, and advocacy
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Fort St. John Child Development Centre
Offers a wide range of services in early intervention programs and support to children with special needs, including a hydro-therapy pool, Snoozelen room, 2 preschools, as well as several therapy rooms for speech, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Provides opportunities and services which enhance the quality of life for children with developmental needs
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Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society
FVDSS is a parent-run support society for families of persons with Down syndrome living in the communities from Langley to Hope
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Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society
GVDSS is a parent-run support society for families of persons with Down syndrome living in Greater Victoria. Check out their Facebook page for even more info.
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Kids Brain works to understand the causes of conditions including autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy
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Aims advance the education, employment, social development, legal rights and general well being of people with learning disabilities in BC
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Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society
Helping individuals with Down syndrome develop their potential through educational workshops and therapy, community support, and resources
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Ministry of Children and Family Development
MCFD's primary focus is to support all children and youth in BC to live in safe, healthy and nurturing families and be strongly connected to their communities and culture
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Nanaimo Child Development Centre
Promoting optimum child development by serving children with developmental needs and their families
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Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization
NUKO supports children and youth who face neurological disabilities academically, recreationally, socially, and behaviourally
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NONA strengthens the abilities of children with special needs to create enhanced opportunities for them to participate in their communities
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Northwest Child Development Centre
Provides direct and indirect services, therapy, supports and resources to promote healthy child and family development
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PAFM provides support at locations throughout BC for autistic persons and their families
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Provides a range of services for children with disabilities, including occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, behavioural consultation, and therapy assistance.
Prince George Child Development Centre
Assists children of all abilities from Prince George and surrounding communities to develop to their highest potential through family-centered, child focused rehabilitation, early childhood education, and support services
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Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health
Supports the health of children with disabilities through clinics, therapy, early intervention, mental health, crisis services, and prosthetics
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Reach Child and Youth Development Society
Reach helps children with special needs reach their full potential. They provide timely, accessible, and supportive community programs and services for the Delta, Surrey, and Langley areas.
A sexual health initiative aimed at people with cognitive disabilities and their supporters. Holds educational/social events where people can have open, honest conversations about dating, love, relationships, and sex.
Ronald McDonald House Charities BC/Yukon
Ronald McDonald House provides residence to families of children whose health needs take them far from their local area, and keeping families together in a home away from home
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Sunshine Coast Child Development and Youth Programs
Programs in prevention, intervention, and support for youth and children with a developmental delay or diagnosed disability
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Find a support worker for you or your family member
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UP provides individual and group-based Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions for children 0-5 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays
Vancouver Society of Children's Centre
Licensed quality child care for children 3 months to school age; full-day and part-day programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, and children with special needs
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Victoria Society for Children with Autism
VSCA serves, encourages, educates, supports, and inspires families in Greater Victoria who are living with autistic children
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Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre
WCCRC provides parents and guardians with tools and resources to help find quality child care in Vancouver
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