Children are born with unique gifts, strengths and needs. Together with families and the community, we nurture their potential through support and knowledge specific to their growth and development.
Established in 1982, the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre services are community-based, accessible, inclusive and strength-based. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on innovation, quality, stability, and positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in "Helping Kids Shine ".
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Services Offered
Parents * Children Birth - 5 years - Our early intervention team is ready to empower you with strategies to help your child become more independent, discover their abilities, and learn new skills. The service plan for your child and family may include: > Family Consultation - provided on specific topics identified by you as priorities for your child's development. We are able to share ideas about how to encourage your child's development at home and in the community.
> Parent/Caregiver and Child Program - we offer a number of fun, play-based programs for a small group of children working on develpoing similar skills. These programs provide opportunities for your child to learn new skills, and for you to learn how to practice the enw skills with your child. They are also a great opporunity to meet other parents
> Parent/Caregiver Education & Training Program - providing opportunity to learn about child development, parenting and other early years topics.
> Community Consultation - we are available to consult with community programs (e.g. preschool or daycare) in order to foster your child's development and encourage successful inclusion in these environments. Individual Sessions - occassionally we may provide individual sessions focused on specific goals for your child.
> Team Work - your team memebrs meet, formally and informally, to discuss your child's serviecs and to share ideas and strategies with each other in order to support your child in reaching the priorities you have identified.
* Children 6 -18 years - For school-aged children we may continue to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services through their school-based team. Our staff work closely with parents, teaching assistants, and teachers to help each child function to the best of their abilities within their classroom setting.
* Behavior Support - provides behavioral consultation and individualized interventions to children and youth with developmental needs who have significant behavioral challenges. Parental Support and education is a component of this program (Abbotsford).
* Early Childhood Mental Health Program - in partnership with school districts, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, preschools and daycares. Services include individualized programs and specialized groups responding to children with social emotional needs (Abbotsford).
Next Step Autism The Next Step Autism Program is a branch of the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre providing an umbrella of services to children with autism (autism spectrum disorder - ASD). Since 2002 this program has held the highest level of international accrediation (CARF) for community autism programs. We believe that each child with autism has a right to equal opportunities to develop their abilities to their fullest potential.
Next Step Autism is a fee for service program. Parents and caregivers pay for the program with the Autism funding that they receive from the provincial government for that purpose.
Fees and Payment
FVCDC receives provincial funding to provide these services, therefore, services are 'free' and also accessible through designated intrepeters.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
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