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Early Years Family Navigation

Description Work one on one with the Family Navigator to get advice on strenghthening parenting skills, child deveoplment knowledge, supported referrals, life skill development, help to access services and supports in the community, advocacy, and information/advice. Family Navigation program staff facilitate a weekly early learning group called Family Links on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am. Come Enjoy…

Early Childhood Behaviour Consultant Program (ECBC)

Description 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…

Community Access Program

Description 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…

Children’s Health Hub (Vancouver Island West)

Children’s Health Hub connects families with health resources and service providers. Hours vary depending on the services provided. Appointments are available outside of regularly scheduled hours. Contact the Hub Navigator for more information. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360140348735064/ Helping Families Thrive Proudly supported by the School District #84. Contact Hub Navigator – Fatima McCarthy Phone: 250-283-7108<…

Child Health Clinics

Public 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…

Car Seat Info

Are 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/

Campbell River Food Bank

Registration: 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 Food Bank is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 1pm daily by appointment. For hampers, please call the appointment line at 250 914 2423. Office…

BC Healthy Kids Program

The Healthy Kids Program provides coverage for basic dental treatment, optical care and hearing assistance to children in low-income families, who are not in receipt of income assistance, disability assistance or hardship assistance. As of January 1, 2020, eligibility criteria for the Healthy Kids Program is based on eligibility for Medical Services Plan (MSP) Supplementary…

Baby’s Best Chance Program

To 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…

Supported Child Development

Administered 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.