Key Worker

The Key Worker assists the families and caregivers of children and youth who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or other complex developmental behavioural conditions (CDBC) It is an inclusive, community-based, and family-centred service.

Eligibility

To be eligible, children and youth (infancy – 18 years old) must:

• Reside in the FVCDC region.
• Be referred and accepted to the Fraser Health Assessment Network (FHAN) OR have been recently diagnosed or be pending diagnosis for FASD or other complex developmental behavioural conditions.
  
  

For more information about FHAN, click here.

Services

Key Workers provide the following services:

• Support and advice for families as they go through the diagnostic process
• Access to other community resources and support
• Information specific to the needs of the child and family
• Assisting in advocating for services
• Facilitating parent-to-parent support
• Educational opportunities for parents, professionals, and the community
  
  

Find Out More

For more information, contact Jane Gladman at 604.852.2686 (toll-free: 877.850.2686) ext. 235, or by email at jgladman@fvcdc.org.

Key Workers have a Bachelor’s degree in social work, child and youth care, or equivalent.