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Children and Youth with Special Needs
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 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Building on Strengths
A Provincial Plan for British Columbia 2008 - 2018
The Ministry of Children and Family Development in collaboration with other provincial ministries, and in consultation with families, service providers, and clinical experts has developed a ten year plan: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Building on Strengths.
For additional information and to download the plan click here.
Click here to read the news release. March 27, 2008 |
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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.
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- has significant impairments in one or more of the following areas: health, cognition, communication, sensory motor, social/emotional/behavioural or self help (adaptive), and
- requires specialized supports to enhance or improve their health, development, or participation in daily activities at home, in school and in their communities
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To find out more about supports and how to access them, visit the Starting Out or the Services and Programs sections of this Website.
If you are looking for Autism information and programs, please click here.
If you are looking for information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, please click here. |
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Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
On July 1, 2005, responsibility for the delivery of services and supports for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities, also known as Community Living Services, was transferred from MCFD to Community Living British Columbia (CLBC). CLBC is also providing these services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and children who have been assessed as eligible for the At Home Program (severe disabilities).
You can contact CLBC directly at 604 660-2522 or toll free at
1 877 660-CLBC (2522). You can also email them at info@communitylivingbc.ca.
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