Due to Covid-19 the Fraser River Indigenous Society offices open with appointments. We are modifying our programs during these times
FRASER RIVER
INDIGENOUS SOCIETY
indigenous/ABORIGINAL INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
RESPONSIVE APPROACH
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Our Aboriginal Infant Development Consultants provide AIDP services to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit families with infants/children who are at risk, or have developmental delays, to reach their full potential, through a strengths-based, holistic and culturally responsive approach.
There is a focus on the health, intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of children from birth to five years residing in Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge or as requested from Katzie First Nation members.
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AIDP PROGRAM IS FOR FAMILIES WHO:
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Have or are caring for an Indigenous child, age 0 to 5 years and have general questions regarding their child’s growth and development
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First Nation, Métis, and Inuit children in foster care
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Have or are caring for an Indigenous child who is at risk for or has a developmental delay
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Have or are caring for an Indigenous child who resides in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge
SERVICES
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Home visits with one to one support
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Activity planning
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Provide developmental and family needs assessments
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Offer toy and library lending kits
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Provide families with information on ages, stages, and delays
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Answer questions regarding parenting and general development
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Connect families to community resources and other programs
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Provide cultural information and resources
Self-referrals accepted
contact
For more Information:
You can download our Referral Form, fill it out and fax it to us at (604) 458-0155 or email to Early Years Program Manager E: eymanager@frisociety.ca Any questions please call or email our Early Years Program Manager P: (604) 458-0151
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