Supported Child Development

Supported Child Development

Offers information and support to children with a developmental delay or disability, and their families, who need additional support with participating in child care programs.

Support may include developmental screening and assessments, individual planning, support and consultation with families and child care programs, extra staffing support if needed in child care programs, and help finding child care programs and subsidies.
Agency
BC Centre for Ability Foundation
Supported Child Development - Mobile
Phone Numbers
Referral / Intake Line: 604-451-5511
Main Fax: 604-451-5651
Eligibility
Age Restricted
Geographically Restricted

Children aged 12 and under with developmental delay or disability, in licensed daycare, preschool or out-of-school care program. Services for youth aged 13 - 19 may be available on an individual basis. Child must live in Vancouver or Burnaby.
Application Process
Self-referrals accepted; physician referral not necessary.
Documents Required

Handbook: https://www.bc-cfa.org/application/files/5717/3852/5629/NEW-SCD-Parent-Handbook-Nov-2023.pdf

Monday
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday
08:30 - 16:30
Friday
08:30 - 16:30
Office hours as noted; program hours are flexible to meet the needs of families.
Main Website: https://www.bc-cfa.org/programs/children-and-youth/supported-child-development
Languages
English
Interpreter services available
Service delivery
Mobile
Coverage Area
Burnaby
Vancouver

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