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Children, Youth & Families - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

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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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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Blue Heron Midwifery

Providing skilled, holistic, and comprehensive midwifery care to families in the Kaslo area. Midwifery care is free and covered by BC Medical Services Plan.more info

Address / Contact Info
Midwife: (250) 354-8313
Fax: (250) 354-3894
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CBAL Community Literacy - Arrow & Slocan Lakes

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)
Nakusp CAP Site, 98 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0
Coordinator: (250) 265-3736
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Child Car Seat Safety Program - Arrow & Slocan Lakes

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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Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)

A non-profit society that provides support and services to Aboriginal children, families and individuals in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. more info

Address / Contact Info
COINS Main Office
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, V1N 3N9
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) - 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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Confident Parents: Thriving Kids

Free online programs to help parents support their children to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division
905 - 1130 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A4
Office: 1-800-555-8222
Phone: (604) 688-3234
Fax: (604) 688-3236
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