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Early Child and Aboriginal Infant Development Programs - Alert Bay

Disability Services, Family / Parenting, Indigenous Services, and Services for Children

Provided by 'Namgis First Nation

Development programs designed to support local families with young children and infants, including those with specialized needs.

'Namgis First Nation provides a variety of programs for all who have young children and infants and live on Cormorant Island, Kingcome, Malcom Island, as well as those living north of Woss on North Vancouver Island.

Aboriginal Infant Development

Services are for infant and children aged 0-3, or 0-6 with special needs
Provides guardians with supports and education regarding development stages of children
Other parenting programs, Well Babies and Post-Natal programs are delivered throughout each community

Early Intervention Therapy

Community-based services and supports tailored to children between birth and school entry who have, or are at risk, for a developmental delay and/or disability, and their families
Program is designed to provide family-centred therapy and support(s)
Therapies offered include Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language

Other infant, child and family supports are also offered, such as Child Welfare, Family Support, Social Development and various levels of schooling. Please connect directly with 'Namgis Community Services department for more information about these services, as well as for referrals to those offered by other organizations.

250-974-5556

Toll Free: 1-888-962-6447 (General Information)

Website: https://namgis.bc.ca/

Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for the 'Namgis office, Aboriginal Infant Development program, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language.

Public email: info@namgis.bc.ca

Cost: No cost