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Child Development / Special Needs

Children's Physiotherapy: Early Intervention Services - Nelson

Early intervention therapy service for children from birth to 6 years of age.more info

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

Services are provided for children and youth who are at risk for developmental delays or affected by disabilities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Boundary Family Centre
1200 Central Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
BFS Office: (250) 442-2267
Toll-free: 1-877-442-5355
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Community Integration Program - Boundary

Provides a positive, inclusive community based program for children and youth with developmental and physical disabilities. more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Boundary Family Centre
1200 Central Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Office: (250) 442-2267
Toll-free: 1-877-442-5355
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Diverse Family Roots

A grassroots, parent/family-driven support network for families with children or family members with diverse abilities/disabilities based in the Kootenaysmore info

Address / Contact Info
107 Mill Road
, Fruitvale, BC, V0G 1L0
Ben Postmus: (250) 231-7712
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Early Years 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)
201 - 1060 Eldorado Street
, Trail, BC, V1R 3V7
FAN Office: 1-855-368-3707
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Family Support Institute

Strengthens and supports BC families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability.more info

Address / Contact Info
227 6th Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5
Provincial Office: 1-800-441-5403
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Infant Development Program - Boundary

Parent education and family support assistance for families whose children have or may have developmental delays and are between newborn and 3 years of age.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Boundary Family Centre
1200 Central Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Phone: (250) 442-2267
Toll-free: 1-877-442-5355
Fax: 0
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Infant Development Program - West Kootenay

Services are for children from birth to 3 years who live in the West Kootenay region and are at risk for developmental delay or have a delay or disability.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Infant Development Program Manager: (778) 460-5111
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Kootenay Child & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Family Support Services

Provides a wide variety of specialized services for families of children and youth with special needsmore info

Address / Contact Info
ARC Programs
625 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G9
ARC Kootenay Office: (250) 365-5800
Fax: (250) 365-5811
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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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