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Your hub for family resources in the Lower Columbia
Register for Winter Sessions now open!
Three and Thriving Parenting CafésJoin other parents and guardians to talk about and explore issues relevant to our local children. As your child is cared for by experienced childcare providers; enjoy a meal, build connections, and have conversations important to you! Space is limited. WINTER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Latest News & Events For Children And Families
Latest News
How can we better support families in our region?
The Family Action Network is once again seeking input from families like yours to help set our strategic direction. Please consider spending a few minutes to share your thoughts on what local family service agencies can do to better support you. Our network is...
Businesses coming together to support Families, new FAN fundraising program
The Family Action Network (FAN) is a non-profit organization with a vision of the Lower Columbia region as the ‘best place to raise a child.’ FANs flagship offerings include Ages and Stages Days, parenting cafes and an online resource hub for parents, which includes...
Upcoming Family Events
Upcoming Events
Family Action Network Newsletter
Stay up to date on what’s happening for families in the Lower Columbia region of beautiful British Columbia. We now have more specific newsletter lists that are tailored towards the different Ages & Stages of your child for you to choose from. Sign up today!
“Working hard to make our region the best place to raise a child.”
Ages and Stages
Regional Services
Events Calendar
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 and health care professionals are available for free appointments during the event. Pre-registration is a must. For more information, call FAN at 1-855-368-3707.
Next Clinic: November 18, 2022 in Rossland BC. By Appointment at Robson StrongStart. For appointment call 1-855-368-3707 to register or for more information.
Children develop at their own pace. Information provided here is a guide. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider, Public Health Nurse or call the Family Action Network at 1-855-368-3707.
