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You have the power to influence a child's life through giving. Funds directly benefit children and youth with diverse abilities and their families in the Fraser Valley.
The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) was founded in 1982 and is a fully accredited, registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. We provide opportunities and services which enhance the quality of life for children with diverse abilities and their families, supporting over 3,600 children and youth in the Fraser Valley per year.
The Child and Family Resource Program
Support is provided through four areas: Family Support - Family coaching (parenting/counselling), Loan Cupboard/Equipment and Family Access for barrier-free participation which includes support for families with barriers that affect their ability to access FVCDC programming or other child development specialty services. Support includes gas cards, bus tickets, cab fares and interpretation services provided through our family emergency fund.
The Family Emergency Fund
The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre expanded its Family Emergency Fund to include grocery gift cards due to the Covid-19 pandemic and concrete support needs such as grocery and gas cards, clothing, personal and medical supplies, and children’s toys due to the flooding that occurred in Fraser East. We are grateful to acknowledge the partners who helped us expand our emergency fund to provide disaster relief and support families affected by the flooding.
The Abbotsford Community Foundation, University of the Fraser Valley, and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce to support families in Abbotsford affected by flooding through the Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund.
The United Way British Columbia to support families in Fraser East affected by flooding through United Way’s BC Emergent Response and Recovery Fund.