SUPPORTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT - Nechako-Stuart and Lakes District |
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| Description & Services | ||||
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| Description | Supported Child Development (SCDP) is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities. SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers: Individual planning to promote each child’s development Training and information for families and child care providers to help each child’s development Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers. SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge. Approximately 6000 children per year access SCDP services. The program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. How does the Supported Child Development Program work? SCDP professionals offer planning, assessment, training, resources and hands-on support to successfully include children with extra support needs in typical child care settings. SCDP is a family centred program that is voluntary and free of charge. Parents may self-refer or, with parent permission, referrals may come from community professionals such as Infant Development Consultants, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Family Doctors, Public Health Nurses and Social Workers. SCDP programs have Local Advisory Committees (LACs) that involve parents and other key community and government partners in program planning, decision-making, and service delivery. A Provincial Steering Committee has been established to provide guidance and support at a provincial level. For more information about the Supported Child Development Program, click here to go to the Supported Child Development Program Policy and Procedures Manual (Feb 2005). How do I find a Supported Child Development Program in my community? Supported Child Development is offered through community agencies. To find your nearest Supported Child Development program click here to find a map of British Columbia that shows all of the Supported Child Development programs in the province. | |||
| Sup. Description | Follow the links to find contact information for each program. You may also contact your local Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD) office | |||
| Areas Served | Burns Lake ; Hazelton ; Houston ; Smithers and Area | |||
| Fees | Service | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and under | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1177 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Office Phone | 250 847 1785 | |||
| Fax | 250 847 1786 | |||
| jhagman.scdp@telus.net | ||||
| Website | www.scdp.bc.ca | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Funding | City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Grants | |||
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