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Children, Youth & Families

Support Services for Families with FASD

Provides support, advocacy and referral for West Kootenay Boundary families who have children / youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or Complex Disorder, probable or diagnosed.more info

Address / Contact Info
ARC Programs
625 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G9
Program Director: (250)763-2977 ext 120
ARC Kootenay Office: (250) 365-5800
Fax: (250) 365-5811
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Supported Child Development Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Available to children from birth to 12 years who have a developmental delay or disability and require extra support to be included in a child care setting.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program: (778) 460-5095
Toll free: 1-888-644-5616
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Talking Little Feet: Aboriginal Head Start Child Care Centre

Centre is founded on the belief that Aboriginal children benefit from learning about their culture & language in an environment that respects & honors Aboriginal diversity, teachings and protocols.more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), Boundary Offica and Child Care Centre
7525 12th Street
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Program Manager: (236) 352-0377
COINS : 1-877-904-2634
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The Family Place

Offers a variety of program opportunities for parents with children 0-6 (including pre-natal)more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Phone: (250) 352-6678
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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The Family Table

Drop in dinner with other families provides a time to make new friends and community connections.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, V1L 4M5
Office: (250) 352-6678
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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Trail Area Health & Environment Program - Family Health Program

Works with families in the Trail Area to prevent children’s exposure to lead and promote children's healthy development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Area Health & Environment Program, Trail Public Health Unit, Kiro Wellness Centre
2 - 1500 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1J9
Meghan Morris, Public Health Nurse: (250) 231-5945 (text)
Public Health Office: (250) 364-6219
Fax: (250) 364-6218
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Trail Family and Individual Resource (F.A.I.R.) Centre Society

Offers a wide variety of child, individual and family oriented information, resources, programs and services located in the Trail FAIR Centre as well as in other sites in the Greater Trail area.more info

Address / Contact Info
2079 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K7
Phone: (250) 364-2326
Fax: (250) 364-1255
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Valhalla Children's Centre

Licensed “Group” Centre for children ages 2½ – 5 years. more info

Address / Contact Info
W.E. Graham Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, V0G 2C0
Valhalla Child Care Info: (250) 355-2222
WEG Community Services Office: (250) 355-2484
Fax: (250) 355-2389
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Young Mamas

A free drop in group for parents under 30 years old who are either pregnant or have a child aged 0-5 years more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Cathy: (250) 352-6678 ext 1
Office: (250) 352-6679
Fax: (250) 352-2055
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Youth in BC On-Line Crisis Support

Provides support for abuse & assault, eating disorders, self-harm, bullying, harassment, stress, suicidal feelings, sexuality, substance use and mental health concerns. One-to-one Chat support available 7 days/week from 12 noon to 1am more info

Address / Contact Info
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) Youth Services
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