In-Person Conversation: Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities
The Family Action Network (FAN), in collaboration with the Diverse Family Roots Society (DFRS), and with support from Inclusion BC, is excited to announce a new series of community conversations aimed at improving support for children and youth with disabilities. These discussions will explore the successes and challenges faced by these young individuals and seek to identify ways to overcome barriers in our community.
Virtual Conversation: Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities
The Family Action Network (FAN), in collaboration with the Diverse Family Roots Society (DFRS), and with support from Inclusion BC recognizes that families with children and youth that have disabilities may have additional barriers to attending in person session. Which is why we’re also gathering virtually to explore the successes and challenges faced by these young people.
Hybrid Conversation: Service Providers of Children and Youth with Disabilities
Families across the West Kootenay’s who have children and youth with disabilities face challenges and experience new successes everyday. Service providers are on the front lines of that journey. In partnership with Diverse Family Roots, and with support from Inclusion BC we are working to better understand the challenges in meeting the needs of disabled children and youth and their families.
Lend your Voice: Share your experience as a family or youth with a disability
Please take a moment to share your answers and reflections in our online survey. This can be submitted anonymously, and each person that includes their name, address and phone number will receive a $15 gift card to recognize your contribution to enhancing services and improving the quality of life for children and youth with disabilities in our local communities.
Summertime Bingo is On!
We’re inviting families across the Lower Columbia Region to get out and explore! All you need to do is click on register below, and you’ll receive your Bingo card within 24 hours. Please consider making a small donation to help support programs like this!
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY ACTION NETWORK
Your hub for family resources in the Lower Columbia Region
The Family Action Network, your hub for Family Resources in the Lower Columbia Region, respectfully acknowledges that we live, work, learn and play on the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt (Sngaytskstx), Syilx (Okanagan), Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Peoples and give our gratitude to the ancestors and keepers of this land who have walked here before us. We also acknowledge the many Metis and Inuit families who make this region their home today.
Latest News & Events For Children And Families
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Enhancing Accessibility for Children and Youth with Disabilities in Our Community
The Family Action Network (FAN), in collaboration with the Diverse Family Roots Society (DFRS), is excited to announce a new series of community conversations aimed at improving support for children and youth with disabilities. These discussions will explore the...
Saying thank you to one of our longest standing Board members
Julia Stockhausen has been a valued board member since 2013. Before that, she spent many years dedicated to helping children and families in our region. She recently retired from her role as an Infant Development Professional at Kootenay Family Place, as well has her...
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Check Early Check Often
Early Childhood Development Screening for All Children 0-6
The early years (from birth to age 6) are an important time in your child’s life. How your child plays, learns, speaks and acts provides important clues about their development. As a parent or caregiver, you are the ‘expert’ about your child, as you spend the most time with them and understand them. When you know what typical milestones are for a child at a certain age, you have a way to track their development and recognize whether there are any concerns.
The Family Action Network (FAN) has produced this video, featuring the voices of parents, early childhood professionals and community leaders to give information on the importance of checking your child’s development ‘early and often’ through the early years period.
Check Early Check Often
Early Childhood Development Screening for All Children 0-6
The early years (from birth to age 6) are an important time in your child’s life. How your child plays, learns, speaks and acts provides important clues about their development. As a parent or caregiver, you are the ‘expert’ about your child, as you spend the most time with them and understand them. When you know what typical milestones are for a child at a certain age, you have a way to track their development and recognize whether there are any concerns.
The Family Action Network (FAN) has produced this video, featuring the voices of parents, early childhood professionals and community leaders to give information on the importance of checking your child’s development ‘early and often’ through the early years period.
Ages and Stages Clinic
Come and check your child’s development at an upcoming spring or fall Ages and Stages Clinic. Early childhood professionals are available for free during the event. The spring clinic is drop in, parent led. No appointment necessary. For more information, call FAN at 1-855-368-3707.
Next Clinic: April 12, 2024 in Trail BC, 9am until 4pm at the Memorial Centre's McIntyre Room