Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program(ASCD)
Child Services, Family / Parenting, and Indigenous Services
Provided by Circle of Indigenous Nations Society - COINS
Enables Aboriginal children who require extra supports to be included in child care settings and communities
The ASCD program is a community-based, family-centered, child development program that is grounded in the belief that inclusion is the most important principle in supporting children to actively participate in a full range of programs. Families participate on a voluntary basis.
The ASCD program is designed to ensure cultural safety and cultural sensitivity for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children and families. The program provides services for children who require extra support in the following areas:
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Communicative Development
- Social/Emotional Development
- Behaviour
Click here for application form.
250-608-5909
Public email: supporteddevelopmentwk@coinations.net
Website: https://coinations.net/programs...
West Kootenay Region - 1801 Conners Road, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N 3N9
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society - 7525 12th, street, Grand Forks, British Columbia, V0H 1H0
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Parent / Guardian referral
- Community service organization referral
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Circle of Indigenous Nations Society - COINS:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Aboriginal Family Support
- Aboriginal Family Connections Program
- Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP)
Availability
Service area: Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Indigenous Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
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