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Parent Support Services of Bc

kids — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:59:02 +0000

Parent Support Services of BC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based society that focusses on preventing child abuse and promoting healthy parent-child relationships by supporting parenting, failies and commuities.

www.parentsupportbc.ca

District of North Vancouver

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:10:36 +0000

The District of North Vancouver maintains close links with the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the North Vancouver Public Libraries at Edgemont Village, Parkgate and Lynn Valley, and the agencies and organizations providing service to children and families within their boundaries. Their active Social Planning Department supports the provision of child care facilties 0-12 through zoning and licensing proposals.

604-987-7131

www.district.north-van.bc.ca

City of North Vancouver

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:05:35 +0000

The City of North Vancouver maintains close links with the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the North Vancouver City Library and the many agencies and organizations providing service to children and families within their boundaries. Their active Social Planning Department supports the provision of child care facilties 0-12 through zoning and licensing proposals.

604-985-7761

www.cnv.org

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:41:59 +0000

The Settlement Workers in Schools Program is funded through the BC government. They are located within in school districts. Their purpose is to help immigrant and refugee children adjust to school culture. The workers also increase parent involvement in their children’s education, while helping to build awareness of community and government resources. As well, a valued component of the program focuses on increasing cultural awareness and sensitivity in schools.

North Vancouver School District

William Lucas Centre 604-903-3777

West Vancouver School District

Hollyburn Shool: 604-981-1220

Ministry of Children and Family Development

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:48:32 +0000

The Ministry of Children and Family Development supports healthy children and families living in safe, caring and inclusive communities. The focus is on child care, child protection, child apprehension, foster care, adoptions and the special needs index.

North Shore Intake Number: 604-981-0008

www.gov.bc.ca/mcf

District of West Vancouver

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:54:57 +0000

The District of West Vancouver is home to more than 44,000 residents. It provides a number of programs for children of all ages and their families, including extensive recreation programs, the West Vancouver Memorial Library, and many parks and playgrounds. Information about these programs and services may be readily accessed through the District of West Vancouver website. Frequently requested phone numbers are listed below.

Aquatic Centre                                              604-925-7210              2121 Marine Drive, WV
Gleneagles Community Centre                   604-921-2100              6262 Marine Drive, WV
Ice Arena                                                        604-925-7250              786 22nd Street, WV
West Vancouver Community Centre           604-925-7270              780 22nd Street , WV

www.westvancouver.ca

North Shore Supported Child Care Development Program

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:49 +0000

NSSCDP is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.

SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:

Individual planning to promote each child’s development
Training and information for families and child care providers to help each child’s development
Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers.

SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge.

604-988-0131

www.nsscdp.com

So-Sah-latch Family Centre

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:28:31 +0000

So-Sah Latch Family Centre provides health and community services to members of the Squamish First Nation, including counselling (individual, family, and couple), drug and alcohol counselling, and community health services such as speech-language pathology and prenatal classes. Also offers an Elder’s Program that provides transportation to medical appointments, and an Adult Home Care Program that provides home support case management. The Family Program offers daily living skills support, family/parent group, Mother Bear drop-in program, and infant development workers. The Brighter Futures program offers educational workshops and activities that enhance parenting skills to parents with children ages birth to five years.

604-985-7826

www.squamish.net

Vancouver Coastal Health Youth and Family Program

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:24:16 +0000

Vancouver Coastal Health Services offers two programs designed and delivered around the specific needs of children and youth: The Youth and Family Psychiatric Outpatient Service and the Child and Adolescent Program.

Together these two programs provide comprehensive outpatient assessment, treatment and consultation services to pre-school, elementary, and secondary school children with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. Families can contact these programs directly, or may be referred by a physician or community agency.

Child and Adolescent Program – (604) 983-6719

Central Community Health Centre
5th Floor, 132 West Esplanade, North VancouverProvides outpatient psychological and psychiatric assessment and services to families of pre-school, elementary and secondary school children with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

Youth and Family Program – (604) 984-3777

148 East 15th Street, North VancouverThis program provides a full range of therapeutic services for youth (age 9-18) and their families. This includes a therapeutic academic program, after-school group, parent therapy groups, family therapy and summer treatment program.

www.nscg.ca

St. Clement’s Anglican Church

kids — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:34:24 +0000

604-988-4418