Raising a child or youth with special needs brings joys and challenges. In order to assist and support families and children and youth with special needs from birth up to age 19, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) are working together to offer a range of services. These services are provided through various organizations, including MCFD and CLBC offices, health authorities, contracted agencies and other ministries.
Children and youth between birth and 19 years of age who require significant additional educational, medical/health and social/environmental support, beyond that required by children in general, to enhance or improve their health, development, learning, quality of life, participation and community inclusion.
To find out more about supports and how to access them, visit the Starting Out or the Services and Programs sections of this website.
Early Intervention Therapy Program Guidelines provide current information regarding the delivery of Early Intervention Therapy services across British Columbia, based on best practices. January 29, 2009
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