Aboriginal Infant Development Program

The AIDP serves Aboriginal children (on or off reserve) from birth to three years of age who are at risk for, or who have a delay in development.

Consultants help families learn how to encourage their child’s development. They work closely with other professionals, and referrals may be made for therapy as needed. All services are family-centered — families help plan and set goals. Culturally sensitive AIDP consultants provide the services in the family home.

Our Mission

“Every child is a unique gift from the Creator: The AIDP’s mission is to honour this gift by supporting the development of Aboriginal children within the context of the family, community and culture and by offering access to culturally appropriate early intervention support programs.”
--Diana Elliott, Provincial Advisor, Aboriginal Infant Development Programs

Services Include:

• One-to-one support for parents/caregivers
• Education about typical development and development specific to their child
• Developmental assessments and written reports
• Working with families to implement activities that encourage development
• Coordination with other services
• Joint visits with therapists as needed
• Assistance to include children in community activities
• Lending of toys, books, and videos
• Play groups as well as educational groups for parents
• Helping parents become advocates for their child
  
  

With your consent, AIDP consultants work closely with other professionals both in the FVCDC and the broader community. The AIDP consultant is often the service coordinator who strives to ensure the family’s goals are being met without adding additional stress.

Referrals

The AIDP has an open referral policy. Referrals will be accepted from parents or any professionals as long as the legal guardian is aware of the referral. There is no cost and no obligation to accept the service.

Find Out More

To refer a child or to find out more about the Aboriginal Infant Development Program available in your community, contact Lorna Rannie at 604.852.2686 (toll-free 877.850.2686) ext. 243 or by email at lrannie@fvcdc.org

Visit the AIDP provincial website. www.aidp.bc.ca