Children, Youth & Families - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

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

A toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth aged 20 and younger, with support provided by professional counsellors. more info

A community-based sport charity that provides grants for Canadian children 18 years and under who would otherwise not have a chance to participate in a season of sport of their choice. more info

Provides comprehensive maternity care during the prenatal, birthing and postpartum time to families in the Kootenay Boundary region. more info

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

Doulas provide care from the prenatal through to the postpartum period. more info

Kootenay Kids offers a number of free drop-in playgroups in The Family Place where snacks or meals are provided for young children and their parents more info

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Locations and information about licensed child care in BCmore info

Specialized service and funding options may be available for children or teens (and their families) who have special needs.more info