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Children, Youth & Families - Castlegar Area

BC Children's Hospital Family Library

Empowers patients, families, supporters, and community members with health information. more info

Address / Contact Info
Ambulatory Care Building
Area 11 2nd Floor, 4480 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Library: 1-800-331-1533
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BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA)

Provides a free service available to families in British Columbia who are eligible to receive or pay family support.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office: 1-866-557-2427
Information Line: 1-800-663-3455
Fax: (250) 434-6033
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BC Foster Parents Association (BCFPA)

Provides information to the general public about fostering and recruitment services and offers foster parents a support network. more info

Address / Contact Info
208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
, Langley , BC, V3A 7R3
Office: 1-800-663-9999
After Hours Foster Parent Support: 1-888-495-4440
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Beautiful Beginnings (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)) - Castlegar

Free program that helps pregnant and new parents with children up to 1 year with supports such as meals, food vouchers, vitamin supplements and educational opportunities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP), Neighbourhood House
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program Coordinator: (778) 460-5103
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Belonging Network (formerly Adoptive Families Association of BC)

Supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, family events, and advocacy. more info

Address / Contact Info
Adoptive Families Association of BC
Adopt BC Kids Info Line: 1-877-236-7807
778-897-1315: Family Support Team
Office: (604) 320-7330
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Blueberry Creek Community School Hub

Offers a wide range of programs and activities for all ages in the community.more info

Address / Contact Info
200 Centre Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3B9
Office: (250) 365-7201
Fax: (250) 365-7215
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Castlegar and District Community Health Centre

Offers a very wide range of community health services as well as Urgent Care 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm only.more info

Address / Contact Info
709 10th Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
Phone: (250) 365-7711
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CBAL Community Literacy - Castlegar

Offers a variety of literacy programs for all ages including children and their families as well for individual adults & seniors. more info

Address / Contact Info
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL)
1406 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3K3
Community Coordinator: (250) 687-4983
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Child Car Seat Safety Program - Castlegar

Free, factual, user-friendly information for parents, caregivers, and professionals on the proper selection and use of infant and child car seats by volunteer certified educators.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Automobile Association (BCAA)
BCAA Child Passenger Safety : 1-877-247-5551
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Children's (Age 0 - 5) Speech and Language Pathology Therapy: Early Intervention Services - Castlegar and Nakusp Areas

Assists children from birth to 5 years to develop communication skills.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Speech Pathologist: (778) 460-5098
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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