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Julie Wakefield (she/her)

Director of Children's Services
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Children's Services

Providing support for families who have children and youth with support needs.

A developmental delay may affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communicative, social, emotional, and/or behavioral development.  We enjoy working as a team to identify developmental goals and determine strategies to support progress towards those goals.  We provide ongoing support to parents, caregivers, and their children while promoting inclusive environments, referrals to professionals, and other community resources.  Parents and caregivers are key partners in all of our programs to ensure their child has the best opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.  Our Children’s Services Programs are primarily funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

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Infant Development Program (IDP)

The Infant Development Program is a “family-centered” program offering services for children from birth to age three.
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Supported Child Development (SCD)

The Supported Child Development Program assists families who have children with support needs in obtaining services in local child care settings.
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SCD Family Support

Supported Child Dev't. Family Support

Matching family and child's needs with resources available in the community.
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FASD Key Worker Program

A parent support program for families with children between the ages of birth and 19 who have a diagnosis or are suspected of having FASD or a similar Complex Behavioural Disorder.
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Children & Youth with Support Needs

The CYSN program offers support to children and youth with support needs.
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