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Early Years (0-5 Yrs) Programs

Aboriginal Early Intervention Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Supports community cultural engagement through family gatherings and drum circles for families with small children.more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), COINS Main Office
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
Program Coordinator: (250) 304-7481
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Aboriginal Early Years - West Kootenay Boundary

Provides Indigenous teachings for children 6 years and under at Early Years Centres and offers additional support and resources to educators and parents, including drum circles for educators.more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), COINS Main Office
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
W Kootenay Early Years : (250) 304-7481
Boundary Early Years: (250) 444-9463
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Aboriginal Family Gatherings - Salmo

A free monthly gathering for families, caregivers and children aged 0 – 7 years with Indigenous backgrounds. Gather to share stories, food and friends.more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), COINS Main Office
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
Pre-register & Info: (250) 304-7481
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Aboriginal Family Gatherings - Trail

A free twice a month gathering for families, caregivers and children aged 0 – 7 years with Indigenous backgrounds. Gather to share stories, food and friends.more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), COINS Main Office
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
Pre-register & Info: (250) 304-7481
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Circle of Security Parenting - WKB Region

Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Circle of Security Coordinator: (778) 460-5094
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
KFP Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Boundary

Services include groups to provide support, information and education for parents with children 0-6 years of age.more info

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

Free program addresses the health, behaviour and developmental needs of children from birth to six years. Education, early intervention, and prevention are strong program components. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP), Neighbourhood House
767 11 Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Neighbourhood House Manager: (778) 460-5110
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Nakusp, New Denver & Area

Supports families with children from birth to six years old to promote the health and well-being of young children and infants. more info

Address / Contact Info
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS)
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
CAPC Coordinator: (250) 265-7113
Office: (250) 265-3674
Fax: (250) 265-3378
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Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Salmo & Ymir

Drop-in programs for parents and caregivers with children 0 to 6 years living in Salmo and Ymir.more info

Address / Contact Info
Salmo Community Resouces Society (SCRS), Salmo Community Services Centre
311 Railway Avenue
, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0
SCRS Office: (250) 357-2277
Fax: (250) 357-2385
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Family Action Network (FAN)

A network of people and service providers providing support and information about resources to families primarily in the Lower Columbia region of BC. more info

Address / Contact Info
201 - 1060 Eldorado Street
, Trail, BC, V1R 3V7
FAN Office: 1-855-368-3707
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