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Children, Youth & Families - Child Development / Special Needs

"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 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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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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Children's (Age 0 - 5) Speech Language Pathology Services - Trail Area

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

Address / Contact Info
Kiro Wellness Centre
1500 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1J9
Speech-Language Referral: (250) 364-6216
Kiro Centre Office : (250) 364-6219
Phone number (after hours): (250) 469-7070 ext 12074
Fax: (250) 364-6218
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Children's Occupational Therapy (OT): Early Intervention Services - Nelson

Provides occupational therapy services for children 0 – 6 years where there are concerns regarding physical, sensory, behavioral and/or cognitive development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society
206 - 625 Front Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B6
OT Services: (250) 505-1171
Kootenay Kids Main Office: (250) 352-6678
OT Fax: (250) 505-1172
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Children's Occupational Therapy: Early Intervention Services - Boundary

Services are provided for children when there are concerns regarding physical, sensory, behavioural and / or cognitive development.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Glanville Family Centre
1200 Cental Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
BFS Office: (250) 442-2267
Toll-free: 1-877-442-5355
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Children's Occupational Therapy: Early Intervention Services - Castlegar and Trail Areas

Serves children from birth to 5 year who have a significant delay or risk in delay in one or more of: sensory processing, self help skills or various motor or perceptual skills. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Occupational Therapy: (778) 460-5107
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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