Indigenous Children & Families

Aboriginal Infant Development Program

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

Aboriginal Occupational Therapy (AOT)

Occupational therapists work with children to target problem areas through playful interactions, grading the activities so that the child can succeed. Treatment is geared toward increase in social participation, self-regulation and motor skilled acquisition. Early assessment and treatemtnt leads to greater possibility of overcoming or reducing the severity of the problem. Occupational therapy services are…

Aboriginal Speech and Language Program

The speech / language pathologist at Laichwiltach Family Life Society provides services to aboriginal children from birth to school entry (0-5 years). A speech/language pathologist is someone who can help children: To say words clearly To use longer sentences To understand what other people are saying and follow directions To play with other children With…

Aboriginal Supported Child Development

Aboriginal 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…

Baby Group

Description When does it happen? Where do I go? Who can I contact This service is provided by: Laichwiltach Family Life Society

Creating Healthy Families Group

To 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…

Homalco Strong Start

Strong 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.

Métis Child Care Benefit Program

The 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…

Métis Family Connections

The Métis Early Years program was developed by the Métis Nation British Columbia for Métis families with children birth to 8 years. The Métis Middle Years program is for children 9-12 years and the Métis Secondary Years program is for youth 13-18 years. This is available to MNBC citizens and those who self identify as Metis. The…

Parent and Tot Drop In

Description When does it happen? Where do I go? Who can I contact? This service is provided by: Laichwiltach Family Life Society

Qwallayuw Head Start

Qwallayuw 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.

The Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program

The 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.

We Wai Kai Nation Head Start

The We Wai Kai Nation Cape Mudge Band Headstart Program is offered at Quinsam and the We Wai Kai Preschool Daycare Headstart Program is offered at Cape Mudge. Cape Mudge differs in that it offers daycare within the program. There are six (6) components to the program: culture and language, education, health promotion, nutrition, parent & family involvement and social support. The program is a warm, accepting, and caring environment for both children and their families and offers morning, all day, and afternoon programs. In both communities a Headstart Outreach program is provided for families with children ages 0-36 months. This includes weekly play groups, a mobile resource library, home visits and the engagement of children, parents and families in activities that encourage involvement in activities, nutrition, and skills that promote healthy lifestyles.

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