Outlying Areas

Programs

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…

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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…

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Bear Essentials Program

Bear Essentials is a family support program that assists with the costs of health-related travel and equipment for Island kids. The program is designed for families that struggle to afford the associated costs or…

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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…

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Cortes – Gorge Hall Parents & Tots

All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 – 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection. Free, by donation.

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Cortes – Manson’s Hall Parents & Tots

All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 – 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection. Free, by donation.

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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…

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Gold River – Children Who Witness Abuse Program

Description The Gold River Children Who Witness Abuse program provides individual and group counseling services for children between the ages of 3 and 8 living in the Gold River area…

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Gold River StrongStart

StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged birth to five, at no cost to families.

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Immigration Welcome Centre – Port McNeil Programming

The Immigrant Welcome Centre, formally known as the Multicultural & Immigrant Services Association of the North Vancouver Island (MISA), is a registered nonprofit society.

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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…

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Quadra Baby Clinic

Clinics occur every other month from 10:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Public Health Nurse for the area comes to the Community Centre. This gives parents a chance to talk about the health of their new baby and to have baby vaccinated if you so choose. Phone the Health Unit at 250-850-2110 for an appointment. Come to Room 1 using the south entrance. An opportunity to talk with a Public Health Nurse about your baby and to have vaccinations done.

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Quadra Family Story Time

Drop in with your little ones for fun stories, songs and rhymes.

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Quadra Island Food Bank

Food distribution day is the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

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Quadra Moms and Babe Drop-in Program

New mothers and mothers-to-be are welcome to attend the baby group that meets every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m to noon in room 1. This is free of charge. Come meet other moms, nurse your baby, share concerns and delight in each other’s babies.

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Quadra Parent and Tots &/or Grandparents and Tots Drop-in Program

Drop-in program for tots and their caregiver. There are ride-on toys and crafty supplies for you to play with. Bring a communal snack to share. On Mondays Barb from the Children’s Centre is in attendance with fun activities and games.

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Quadra StrongStart (returning fall 2023)

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.

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Sayward Parents & Tots Gymtime

Let your little ones burn off some energy during playtime in the gym every Monday morning. Children 4 and older pay standard program fees ($2.75). Children 3 and younger are free. No charge for parents during gym time.

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Sayward Parents and Tots Swim

Come for a quiet Parents & Tots Drop-In swim program with your little ones. There will be toys for the kids and a chance for caregivers to socialize.

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Sayward StrongStart

StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents and caregivers from birth to Kindergarten. StrongStart follows the school calendar.

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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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