Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC)

Child Services, Disability Services, Family / Parenting, Healthcare Providers, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Multicultural Services

Provided by Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Support for children and families regarding child development (autism, developmental delay, behavioural issues etc)
The Centre focuses on child development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children, families, and professionals.

PROGRAMS:
FVCDC PlayWorks!: PlayWorks is a FREE drop-in opportunity for all parents/caregivers to play and encourage their child(ren)'s emerging skills in a safe, inclusive, community setting. Due to current COVID-19 circumstances, program has moved to an online format. Click here for PlayWorks virtual circle.

Infant Development
Families with children under three years of age are usually introduced to the services provided by FVCDC by an Infant Development Consultant. The consultant, as the service coordinator, will support the family, help them set goals for their child, guide them as they incorporate suggestions into daily routines, and learn to become advocates for their child. The Infant Development Consultant will assist parents (who know their child best and are able to spend the most time with them) to interact and play in a way that will encourage development.

Supported Child Development
Assist families who have children with extra support needs to access inclusive childcare that meets the family needs. Services are provided to children from birth to twelve years of age who have a developmental delay or disability. Currently, the FVCDC provides Supported Child Development Services in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Supported Child Development Consultants have a degree related to Early Childhood Development (Child and Youth Care, Psychology, etc.) or their Special Needs Diploma, Early Childhood Certificate.

Child Development
The Child Development Consultant serves families of children with extra support needs from three to five years of age and who are not actively receiving services from the FVCDC - Supported Child Development Program. The consultant assists families in the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Occupational Therapy
The occupational Therapists serve children who have physical and/or developmental delays as a result of neurological, musculoskeletal and genetic disorders. The Occupational Therapist’s main concern is a child’s success in the areas of productivity, self-care, and leisure. They work to enhance a child’s independence with everyday skills such as feeding, dressing, eating, toileting, age-appropriate play skills, hand function, and sensory processing.

Speech and Language Therapy
The Speech and Language Therapists help infants and preschool children who have difficulty communicating with speech, language and hearing disorders. Their goal is to help these children communicate to the best of their ability at home and in the community.

Key Worker
The Key Worker assists the families and caregivers of children and youth who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other complex developmental behavioural conditions (CDBC). Key Workers provide support for families during the diagnostic process, advocate for services and disseminate information specific to the child’s needs. It is a community based and family-centered service.

Physical Therapy
Our Physical Therapists provide services to children with developmental delays and are available to help with your concerns about your child’s movement and physical independence. The Physical Therapist will be looking at your child’s physical abilities at each stage of their development to assess such skills as rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, climbing, running and jumping.

Next Step Autism Program
The Next Step Autism Intervention Program is committed to enhancing the quality of life for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through intensive, individualized early intervention services. This includes assessment, individual and group therapy, socialization, opportunities to discover self, and behaviour intervention. The intervention team consists of Educational Behavioural Consultants, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Behavioural Interventionists. (Available Abbotsford and Chilliwack)

Assessment Clinic
Provides multidisciplinary team-based assessments for the diagnosis of Autism or complex developmental and behavioral disorder (such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum), through a contract with the Provincial Health Services Authority. Privately funded assessments also available through this clinic which is located in Abbotsford.

Behavior Support
Provides behavioral consultation and individualized interventions to children and youth with developmental needs who have significant behavioral challenges. Parental Support and education is a component of this program. (Available in Abbotsford)

Triple P Parenting
Evidence-based parenting programs based on attachment theory, developing positive relationships with children and providing consistent rules, limits, and language. FVCDC staff is trained to provide programs in an individual and group format geared toward families of children with developmental needs. (Provided in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack).

Early Childhood Mental Health Program
In partnership with school districts, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, preschools and daycares. Services include individualized programs and specialized groups responding to children with social-emotional needs.(Available in Abbotsford)

Kindergarten and Beyond
Providing an extensive network of support to children with social-emotional concerns through awareness, education, prevention, and early intervention strategies. CALM Early Learning groups implement preschool and school-age programming for children who have difficulty managing their behaviors and emotions.

South Asian Family and Community Support
Providing linguistically and culturally appropriate family and community support for children 0-5 years with developmental needs in the South Asian community. (Provided in Abbotsford and Mission)

604-852-2686 (Abbotsford/Mission)

Toll Free: 1-877-850-2686 (Abbotsford/Mission)

Website: https://www.fvcdc.org/

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre - #102, 32885 Ventura Avenue, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 6A3

604-824-8760 (Chilliwack/Fraser Cascade)

Toll Free: 1-877-820-8760 (Chilliwack/Fraser Cascade)

45474 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2R 3S9

Cost: No cost

Availability

Service area: Abbotsford, Chilliwack + show cities

Service area cities: Abbotsford and Chilliwack

Service Types Provided
Child Services
Disability Services
Family / Parenting
Healthcare Providers
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Multicultural Services
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    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided at a single location
    • Provided in a group in-person

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