Best Beginnings Outreach Program

OUR MISSION

'To make certain our little ones grow up to be healthy and strong by ensuring their unique needs are assessed early so that services can be provided - the earlier the better.'

THE PROGRAM

The Best Beginnings Outreach Program (BBOP) team consists of an Rehabilitation Assistant, Speech and Language Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Assistant. These professionals work together with families to navigate the early stages of their children's developmental, a well as the process of assessment, diagnosis and early intervention services when needed. The goal of the program is to provide meaningful information and services to ensure little ones have their best chance for healthy development.

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

Specifically, the Best Beginnings Outreach Program will support children and families with:

Home visits
Centre visits
Parent education programs,
Parent support groups
Parent to parent connections
Assisting families to plan activities that will encourage the optimum development for their children

OUR CLIENTS

The program provides culturally relevant support to Aboriginal children 0-6 years old and their families in Yekooche, Takla, Sai'kuz, Nahleh, and Stellat'en, Woyenne Kindergarten and Fort Babine.

REFERRAL PROCESS

This is a free program that anyone can refer to by accessing our ECD referral form (see below). The team will do a thorough assessment and goals and planning will be set up according to the family/child needs. An Infant Development consultant will come in and meet with the family and do an initial screening.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Vanderhoof Office
240 West Stewart Street
Vanderhoof, BC
V0J 3A0

Telephone: 250-567-2900
Fax: 250-567-2975
Email: dawne@csfs.org

Best Beginnings Outreach Program

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