Family Services
The Family Services team supports children and youth from birth until their 19th birthday, alongside their families by using a family-centred approach to build the capacity of the family/caregivers surrounding the children and youth.
Services take place in the family’s home, community, school, or at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) offices.
We serve families living in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Fraser Cascades. Our programs include Key Worker who providing support and education to the family/caregiver of children/youth who have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) or a Complex Developmental Behaviour Condition (CDBC).
The Family Enrichment Program provides behavioural consulting and behavioural intervention through a contract with the Children and Youth with Special Needs Ministry teams. Our Clinical Counselling services are available for parents/caregivers and youth in support of the children receiving service, and Family Support Workers support parents/caregivers to find resources and services to enhance their child’s development.
Key Worker Program
Key Workers provide support and education to the family/caregiver of children/youth who have a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) or Complex Developmental Behavioural Condition (CDBC). Key Workers also provide education and support advocacy in schools and other community settings. Referrals can be made by parents/caregivers, physicians or other health care providers, educators or other community professionals with the consent of the parent/caregiver.
Family Enrichment Program
The Family Enrichment Program provides behavioural consulting and behavioural intervention services through a contract with the Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) division of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Referrals are received from CYSN Social Workers. Our team consists of Behaviour Consultant, Behaviour Interventionist, Family Support Worker and consulting Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist. Focussed services are provided over a 6 month period of time.
CYSN Family Support
Family Support Workers provide support and navigation services to enable parents/caregivers to develop skills and make connections that will enhance their child’s development. Services are provided on a short term basis for families referred by their CYSN Social Worker.
Clinical Counselling
Clinical Counselling is available to parents/caregivers whose child/children are clients of the FVCDC. Services are provided in one of our office spaces or virtually for a block of time, focused on specific goals identified by the parents/caregivers. Referrals are received from FVCDC team members.
*Youth counselling is available on a limited basis for youth whose siblings are clients of the FVCDC.