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Early Years Services Ages 0-6
 

Pregnancy Outreach for Healthy Babies
Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)
Infant Development Program (IDP)
Children's Early Intervention Services
Family Services
Nobody's Perfect
Parenting Programs
Children First

Pregnancy Outreach for Healthy Babies

Education, nutrition, and counselling services for women who will benefit from extra supports during their pregnancy and post-partum period. Call 442-5355.

Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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Community Action Program For Children (CAPC)

In Grand Forks & Christina Lake -- A regular drop in group at the Glanville Centre for parents with children under 6 years of age.

Call BFISS at 442-5355 if you want to get involved with this or other community programs and projects that strengthen families with young children.

In West Boundary communities -- A variety of services and supports designed to meet the needs of families with children under 6 years of age. Call Rock Creek Medical Society at 446-2814.

Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, West Kootenay CAPC Coalition

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Infant Development Program (IDP)

Parent education and family support assistance for families whose children have or may have developmental delays and are between newborn and 3 years of age.

If you have questions or would like information about your child's development, please call BFISS at 442-5780.

Funded by MCFD

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Children's Early Intervention Services

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and caregiver education services are provided for preschool aged children and infants in their homes and in their community environments. Call BFISS at 442-5780 for more information.

Funded by MCFD

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Family Services

Family support services provided for families with young children with a focus on keeping children safe. Parenting and life skills education provided. Parents must be referred by a Social Worker. Call BFISS at 442-5571 if you would like more information regarding this program.

Funded by MCFD

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Nobody's Perfect

A parenting program for parents who are young or isolated or who have challenges. Parents must have at least one child who is less than 6 years of age. Childcare and transportation are provided. Call BFISS at 442-5780 for more information.

Funded by the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Resources Coop in partnership with IHA Public Health Nursing

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Parenting Programs (Group Sessions)

Six to ten week group session focused on developing communication, coping, and parenting skills. Groups run at various times during the year throughout the Boundary. Call BFISS at 442-2267 for more information.

Provided by BFISS and Community Partner staff

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Children First

The Children First Learning Initiative identifies the skills, resources, and assets of all of the Boundary communities and integrates them with Early Childhood programs and services, so our children have the very best chance at lifetime success. Call BFISS at 442-2267 for more information.

Funded by MCFD

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Website by Randi Millward