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Children, Youth & Families - Child Development / Special Needs - Service Available in: English Language

"Ages and Stages" Developmental Screening

Screening for children from birth to age five is offered in partnership with local early childhood professionals and provides a chance for local families to have a free opportunity to check their child’s development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Family Action Network (FAN)
1160 Cedar Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 4B7
FAN Office: 1-855-368-3707
Coordinator: (250) 231-9995
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Aboriginal Infant Development Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Serves children birth to 3 years who are at risk for developmental delay or disability, or the caregiver has a concern regarding the child’s behavior or developmentmore info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
W.K. Program Coordinator: (250) 399-0719
G.F. Program Consultant: (250) 444-9463
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Intended for children who require extra support to be included in a child care setting more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
W.K. Program Coordinator: (250) 608-5909
G.F./Boundary Program Consultant: (250) 444-9595
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Child and Youth Care (CYC) Program

Serves children and youth who have a developmental disability, a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, or are eligible for the at Home Program (severe disabilities, complex health needs and/or palliative care)more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Association for Community Living (TACL)
1565 B Bay Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 4B2
CYC Program: (250) 512-9224
TACL Office: (250) 368-3503
Fax: (250) 368-5559
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Children's (Age 0 - 5) Speech Language Pathology Services - Nelson Area

Provides programs for the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of communication difficulties for children birth to school entry.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Health Centre
333 Victoria Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4K3
Speech Language Referral: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Health Centre Office: (250) 505-7200
Phone number (after hours): (250) 469-7070 ext 12074
Health Centre Fax: (250) 505-7211
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MCFD Child and Youth Special Needs Services - Nelson

Specialized service and funding options may be available for children or teens (and their families) who have special needs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
308 - 310 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4
Phone: (250) 354-6465
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MCFD Child and Youth Special Needs Services - Trail

Specialized services and funding options may be available for children or teens (and their families) who have special needs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
278 - 1051 Farwell Street
, Trail, BC, V1R 4S9
Office: (250) 364-0540
Fax: (250) 364-0711
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Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)

Provides information and support for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind children and their families. A MCFD programmore info

Address / Contact Info
4334 Victory Street
, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2
Office: (604) 660-1800
Phone (TTY): (604) 660-1807
Fax: (604) 660-1859
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