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Aboriginal Infant Development Consultants works together with families to support the growth and development of aboriginal children during their most important years of development from birth – 6 years. Contact: Phone: (250) 286-3430 Ex 134 or 136 Email: aidp_one@lfls.ca Website: http://www.lfls.ca This service is provided by: Laichwiltach Family Life Society
Read MoreAboriginal children newborn up to and including age twelve who require extra support in a child care setting due to a development delay or disability in one of four areas: physical cognitive communication social/emotional/behavioral SERVICES AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES INCLUDE: assistance in finding child care support and consultation with families and child care programs individual planning…
Read MoreThe BC Affordable Child Care Benefit program is to help eligible families with the cost of child care. Information about the program can also be found online: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit Contact Contact: Alison Boucher Phone: 250-203-6022 Email: aboucher@pacific-care.bc.ca Website:http://www.pacificcare.ca/ This service is provided by: PacificCare Child Care Resource and Referral
Read MoreTo find child care in Campbell River and Area visit the Child Care Map. The Child Care Map contains licensed child care providers that receive Child Care Operating Funding. The map gives you location of centres, and if there are vacancies within the centre. Child care providers are responsible for updating their vacancies and other information. Contact Website:…
Read MoreDescription When does it happen? Where do I go? Who can I contact This service is provided by: Laichwiltach Family Life Society
Read MoreIt’s a time and place for new babies to drop in with their grown-ups to connect, to share, to learn from one another. The Family Place Coordinator and occasional guests, and other parents and babies will be there to welcome you. Babies (newborn – crawling) and their families.
Read MoreTo provide education, information and connections for women who need extra support during pregnancy, birth and the early stages of parenting. We offer: Resource Dietitian Public Health Nurse Support Free prenatal vitamins and supplements Weekly food vouchers for Save-On Foods Weekly prenatal drop-in group Weekly postnatal drop-in group Support with lifestyle changes, if families need help Our…
Read MoreThis program helps low income families with the costs of basic dental care* and prescription eye wear for their children (under the age of 19). Before beginning treatment, confirm that the dentist or optical provider offers services under the BC Healthy Kids program AND see if there will be additional charges over what the BC…
Read MoreRegistration: Population served must register with the Food Bank first, with identification (Driver’s License or BC Care Card) and proof of address. Children must have a BC Care Card Drop-in soup, bread and butter Monday + Friday, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Regular hours: Drop-In Meals & Registration: Mon – Fri, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Food…
Read MoreAdministered by Forest Circle Society for Families, the Campbell River Young Parents’ Program (CRYPP) support young parents as they work towards high school graduation. The four program components are education, child care, health and support, and are based at Cari’s Infant and Toddler Centre. Many student parents in the CRYPP attend Carihi Senior Secondary School,…
Read MoreAre you overwhelmed by the number of car seat choices? Do you wonder if the most expensive car seat is the safest? Are you totally confused by the car seat installation process? You are not alone! Vancouver Island Car Seat Techs are local child passenger safety advocates. Contact Website: http://vicarseattechs.com/
Read MorePublic Health nurses offer routine childhood immunizations starting at 2 months of age. Information, education and screening is also done for developmental milestones, vision, hearing, safety, nutrition, dental and other health related concerns or questions. For the routine BC Immunization schedule, visit www.immunizebc.ca/vaccine-schedules Contact Public Health Unit Phone: 250-850-2110 This service is provided by: Island Health
Read MoreDescription Community Access Services (CAS) provides support for Youth twelve to eighteen years of age with diverse abilities. The program provides opportunities for our Youth to participate in various leisure and recreational activities such as crafts, cooking, health and physical fitness, outdoor activities, tours, and special events in the community. Activities are selected to help…
Read MoreThis program is for parents with children who are crawling and up to age 3. The weekly group has on-site childminding. This childminding allows parents to be in the next room and enjoy a break where they can chat with other parents. Lunch is provided. There are informational topics and guest speakers from the community. One to one support is available.
Read MoreTo provide a safe support group for all parents to get together, support and learn from each other and have an opportunity to take extra tools (traditional and non-traditional) home. Creating Healthy Families Program is designed to assist individuals, Families and Communities to create Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally and Mentally Healthy Children. To provide a continuum…
Read MoreDescription The Early Childhood Behaviour Consultant Program is designed to offer assistance, guidance and support to parents and caregivers in dealing with children’s behaviour challenges. The program is voluntary for parents and caregivers. No fee is charged to access. Families are referred to the program by a variety of sources: MCFD Child and Youth Mental…
Read MoreStrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.
Read MoreA group for ALL members of the family raising a child under 6 years of age. This group offers healthy snacks, activities, peer support, support from the Family Navigator and New Beginnings worker, and much more!
Read MorePlay with our toys! Socialize with other humans! This is a drop-in, free-range, self-directed playtime for young children and caregivers.
Read MoreJoin a librarian for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun. We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, meet neat puppets, guess what’s in the magic box, sing songs, and, of course read an excellent book or two. This is a drop-in program for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.
Read MoreDescription FamilySmart provides support to families through its Parent Peer Support program. Parents and families can connect with FamilySmart by calling 1-855-887-8004 and leaving a message with their name and the name of the community they’re calling from. There is no charge to access our service. Our criterion is simply that you are a parent…
Read MoreDescription The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Key Worker service is a parent support program for families with children between the ages of 0 and 19 who have a diagnosis of FASD, are suspected of having FASD, or have a similar complex developmental behavioural condition (CDBC). Contact information This service is provided by: Dogwood Place…
Read MoreWe’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
Read MoreA group for mothers and their children 0 – 6 years old. This group offers a light lunch, access to support and educational resources, an opportunity to network with other parents and interact in new and exciting ways with your children.
Read MoreStrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten.
Read MoreDescription Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night. On weekdays, you can speak to a dietitian about nutrition and healthy eating. At night there are pharmacists available to answer medication questions. Contact information
Read MoreWe’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
Read MoreStrong start is a free drop-in program open to all children from birth to kindergarten and their parents/caregivers. It allows parents and children to participate in a variety of early learning activities to help children learn and grow. The program is hosted every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 8th, 2021 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm at the Homalco Portable located at 1381 Bute Crescent, Campbell River, BC. Currently, there are COVID protocols in place until further notice. To register, please contact Julie Toews at 250-923-0735 or julie.toews@sd72.bca.ca and bring ID for the child on the first day.
Read MoreDescription The Infant Development Program serves any child from birth to three years of age who: Is delayed in his/her development (i.e. sitting, walking, talking). May be at risk for delay in their development. Has an identified special need. Contact information This service is provided by: Dogwood Place – Child and Youth Development Services
Read MoreBreast/chest-feeding and formula feeding support for families with new babies. Public Health Nurses are available to help families work through any questions or concerns as they navigate feeding their new infant. This support is available in person by booked appointment, by telephone or by virtual visit. The clinic is held Wednesdays from 9:00 to 12:00.
Read MoreKidSport BC is dedicated to assisting children from families facing financial obstacles to participate in organized sport. The program provides grants of up to $400 per eligible child, per year, and is open to BC kids aged 18 and under. Apply online at: https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/provincial-fund/.
Read MoreThe Métis Child Care Benefit Program is a service offered by the Metis Child Care Navigation and Support program for families with Métis children birth to 12 years. Through the Métis Child Care Benefit Program, families can access additional funding. This is available to families who are MNBC citizens and are enrolled in the Métis Family Connections Program. Contact…
Read MoreWe’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
Read MoreDescription Work one on one with a postnatal support worker to gain assistance working on goals, gaining access to services in the community, support in life skills, advocacy services and more. Contact information This service is provided by:
Read MoreThis program provides service to children birth to kindergarten eligibility to participate as independently as possible in everyday activities. These activities include: self-care such as feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting as well as kindergarten readiness skills and fine motor skills. Services include: assessment, consultation and therapy.
Read MorePacific Post Partum Support Society supports women and men who are struggling during pregnancy or after the birth or adoption of a child.
Read MoreFor child care providers: Consultations and support for all child care providers Support for new License Not Required child care providers who become registered with the Child Care Resource and Referral program Access to affordable liability insurance Support and training for all child care providers Resources, newsletters and community information Toy and equipment lending libraries.…
Read MoreDescription When does it happen? Where do I go? Who can I contact? This service is provided by: Laichwiltach Family Life Society
Read MoreThe Physical Therapy Program provides services to children (birth to school entry) who have difficulty with movement skills, such as delayed motor milestones, a diagnosis that impacts on the development of gross motor skills, or risk for developmental delays due to environmental or genetic factors.
Read MoreStrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten.
Read MoreStrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten.
Read MoreFREE – It’s playtime for preschoolers (walking – 5-year-olds) and their grown-ups. The gyms are full of riding toys, tumbling mats, balls, climbers and more. Parents are responsible for their children during the program.
Read MoreThis program offers moms with new babies an opportunity to get out and interact with others in the same situation in a weekly group session. This group offers lunch and valuable information about babies and the postpartum period. This group is held on the same day as the prenatal group so that mom’s can share their experience and show off their new babies to the friends that were made in the prenatal group. One to one support is available.
Read MoreThis program is for pregnant moms. At the weekly sessions there is lunch, information about pregnancy childbirth, and babies, and a chance to meet with other moms. Provide participants with vitamins and supplements. There is a nurse and a dietician on staff to answer questions. The Outreach Worker can help with rides to appointments. Also offer one-to-one support.
Read MoreThis is a comprehensive, unbiased website of services and programs related to all aspects of pregnancy and delivery in the Campbell River area. Hosted by the Campbell River and District Division of Family Practice.
Read MoreQwallayuw Head Start Preschool Program provides 2 half-day sessions 4 days a week that prepare young Aboriginal children for their school years by meeting their spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. They provide programming in six core areas: education and school readiness; Aboriginal culture and language; parental involvement, health promotion; nutrition; and social support.
Read MoreThe Right from the Start program offers support for pregnant women and new mothers, their babies, children and families.
Read MoreStrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.
Read MoreSeasons Freestore is a unique ministry here in Campbell River. They offer gently used clothes for children and adults for free to anyone in need. The team works hard to provide this hand up in an excellently presented store-like environment where people can find a new outfit that is appropriate for the season.
Read MoreThe single parent employment initiative can help you secure employment by providing opportunities such as up to 12 months of funded training for in-demand jobs or paid work experience placements. In addition, child-care costs are covered during training and in the first year of employment.
Read MoreThis program provides services to children with communication and / or feeding needs, from birth to school entry. We can support your child with talking, understanding language, playing, interacting with others, and eating. Services include: assessment (how your child is doing), consultation (ideas for next steps), and therapy (working on new skills together).
Read MoreChildren will enjoy ride on toys, an obstacle course, and parachute games; in a gym full of tumbling mats, balls, climbers and more. Walking to 7 years.
Read MoreAt the Women’s Centre Drop-In you will find a friendly welcoming place open to all women and their children. Come visit for peer support or crisis counselling. They can help refer you to other resources in the community. They have two computers connected to the internet for your use.
Read MoreAdministered by Forest Circle Society for Families, the Campbell River Young Parents’ Program (CRYPP) support young parents as they work towards high school graduation. The four program components are education, child care, health and support, and are based at Cari’s Infant and Toddler Centre.
Read MoreA Public Health nurse is available by phone or in person at the Health Unit during business hours (8:30 am -4:30 pm) to answer questions you may have about yourself or your family, or to help you find information or services in our area. If a nurse is not available, you can leave a message and will be contacted in a timely manner.
Read MoreThe Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program was developed by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) for families with Métis children birth to 8 years. Métis families can apply for and access services funded directly by MNBC.
Read MoreTriple P Parenting is a curriculum based parent education program delivered in group and seminar format aimed at increasing knowledge and skills in the areas of child development, behaviour management, communication, health, child safety, nurturing, etc.
Read MoreBébé Francophone is a welcome package for parents for expecting parents or who have a child under 12 months old, and have French as one of the languages spoken in their home. The package contains lots of information, as well as some “goodies” (including a CD of French songs and a baby book in French). Some of the resources included are geared specifically to families where only one parent is a Francophone.
Read MoreProvides support, suicide assessment and access to a Crisis Intervention Nurse. There is an online crisis chat service available from 6pm-10pm daily. During this evening period, it is also possible to text the crisis line @ 250-800-3806
Read MoreWe’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
Read MoreWe’ll put the coffee on, we’ll bring the snacks, songs, stories, activities, and more. We invite families to join us with their children to create a welcoming place where children and parents can enjoy each other and learn together.
Read MoreOpen: Every Thursday, 2pm to 5pm (except stat holidays) @ 140 A 10th Avenue
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