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Adoption 2 Car Seat Safety 1 Child Care / Resources 3 Child Development / Special Needs 11 Children / Youth Support 8 Early Years (0-5 yrs) Programs 8 Family & Individual Resources Centres 1 Family Support 2 Foster Parents / Foster Children 4 Health Centres / Family Services 3 Literacy 1 Pregnancy /Newborns 4 Separation / Divorce 5 Sexual Health 1

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

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4334 Victory Street
, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1R2
Office: (604) 660-1800
Phone (TTY): (604) 660-1807
Fax: (604) 660-1859
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Slocan Community Health Centre

A primary health centre offering a range of medical and health services including emergency care services currently available 7 days a week: 8am to 8pm.more info

Address / Contact Info
401 Galena Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Centre: (250) 358-7911
Home Health Intake/Referral: 1-800-707-8550
Home Health Nurse: (250) 358-7804
Fax: (250) 358-7117
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Society for Children and Youth of BC

A provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in BC.more info

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The Society for Children and Youth of BC
102 - 1678 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1X6
Toll-free: 1-877-462-0037
Phone: (778) 657-5544
Fax: (778) 357-1758
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StrongStart Early Learning Centre - Nakusp

Offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (birth to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nakusp Elementary School
619A 4th Street NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
Phone: (250) 265-3638
Fax: (250) 265-3081
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StrongStart Early Learning Centre - New Denver

Offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (birth to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.more info

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Lucerne Elementary Secondary School
604 7th Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S1
Program Coordinator: (250) 358-7768
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StrongStart Outreach - Burton / Southern Zone

Offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (birth to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.more info

Address / Contact Info
Burton Elementary School
219 Burton School Road
, Burton, BC, V0G 1E0
CBAL Literacy Coordinator: (250) 265-3736
Burton Elementary School: (250) 265-3638 ext 3998
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StrongStart Outreach Program - Edgewood / Southern Zone

Offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (birth to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.more info

Address / Contact Info
Edgewood Elementary School
409 Monashee Avenue
, Edgewood, BC, V0G 1J0
CBAL Literacy Coordinator: (250) 265-3736
Edgewood School: (250) 265-3638 ext 3322
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Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

A provincial resource affiliated with BC Children's Hospital, provides specialized developmental assessments and rehabilitation services for children & youth and their families. more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Children's Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre
4500 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Toll-free: 1-888-300-3088
Phone: (604) 875-2345
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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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