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Supported Child Development

Supported Child Development (SCD) is a community based program that assists families of children who require extra support needs in order to access inclusive childcare that meets family needs.

Our Guiding Principles are:

Inclusion—all children of diverse abilities are supported to participate in a full range of child care programs with their peers. All children are welcomed and valued.
Family Centred—SCD honours the family as a whole and works collaboratively with families to meet their unique needs.
Individual Planning—each child’s unique strengths and needs are recognized and supported.
Child Development—children have access to developmentally appropriate supports that are based on best practices in early childhood development and early intervention.
Community Based—programs reflect local needs and priorities.
Respect for cultural diversity.
Support for capacity building in Indigenous communities.

Available Services

Assisting families in finding childcare programs that best meet the needs of their child and family
Service coordination & collaboration with the child’s team to identify developmental goals and determine strategies to support progress towards goals
Direct Service may include: support and consultation to promote inclusive environments, child specific strategies and consultations and, when needed, direct staff supports
Training and support for parents and childcare providers
Resource Lending Library—augmented toys, adaptive equipment, books, videos and resources
Referrals to professionals such as Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Mental Health Clinicians, and Assessment teams

Eligibility

Supported Child Development serves children from birth to age twelve who have a developmental delay and who require extra support in their childcare program.

A developmental delay may affect a child’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional, speech, language or communication skills.

Referral Process

The Supported Child Development Program is part of a community referral process that includes OSNS Child Development Centre, Infant Development Program, Child & Youth Mental Health, Princeton Family Services and Interior Health Speech & Language Services. Download the referral form.

There is one referral form for all of these services and referrals are received and reviewed collaboratively to ensure consistent, effective and coordinated services for families.

Families can refer their child directly or they may be referred by community partners such as early childhood educators, social workers, doctors, Strong Start facilitators, teachers, caregivers, Infant Development Consultants, therapists, and Public Health Nurses.

Download the Community Referral Form.

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