Children with Special Needs
Community Respite
The Community Respite Program provides parents of a child or youth with special needs with a break from the day-to-day demands of caring for their son/daughter. An MCFD-CYSN Social Worker will determine eligibility for the service and will complete the referral process. Screened/approved caregivers are matched up with families and will provide short-term respite. Respite can be hourly, overnight, weekends, or up to a two-week period.
For more information contact the Chilliwack Society for Community Living at 604-846-7777, [email protected].
Individualized Services – 1:1 Supports (Ages 6–18)
A goal-oriented service that focuses on appropriate social skills, life skills, pre-employment skills or other particular skills needed for the Child/Youth. Service arrangements are flexible. Each contract provides ~4 hours/week of support for six months to a maximum of two years.
Infant Development Program
A program that serves families with children from birth to three years of age who have developmental delays. The Infant Development Consultant assists parents to interact and play in a way that encourages development.
Contact Fraser Valley Child Development Centre at 604-824-8760 or [email protected].
Key Worker (FASD)
The Key Worker assists families and caregivers of children and youth who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or other complex developmental behavioural conditions (CDBC). Key Workers provide support during the diagnostic process, advocate for services and disseminate information specific to your child’s needs.
For more information visit www.fvcdc.org.
Kidz Club (Ages 6–12)
An after-school program for children with special needs. Children typically attend one day per week. Activities include crafts, games, swimming, community tours, etc. Registration and activity fees apply.
Contact CSCL at 604-846-7777, [email protected].
SASS – Specialized Autism Support Services (Ages 6–18)
A fee-for-service program where families can utilize their Autism Funding to pay for 1:1 or small group supports for their child/youth with Autism.
Speech and Language Therapy
Help for infants and preschool children with speech, language and hearing disorders. Contact Fraser Valley Child Development Centre at www.fvcdc.org.
Summer ‘Scapes
An inclusive Summer Day Camp for children ages 6–12. Weekly camp themes with major field trips. Camp operates for 8 weeks each summer.
Contact CSCL at 604-846-7777.
Ministry of Children and Family Development: Chilliwack
MCFD funds a range of programs and services for children and youth with special needs and their families. Contact: 604-702-2311, Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm, 8978 School Street, Chilliwack V2P 4L4.