A Not for Profit Organization that Promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with Mental – Cognitive, Psychological & Psychiatric disorder. We provide services throughout Rural Alberta. The services we Offer: Autism Care Respite Care FASD Support Dementia Care Senior Care Pregnancy Care Palliative Care Convalescence Care Read more...
All Early Childhood Support Services
Building Better Babies’ office is located at the Sagitawa Friendship Centre and serves the Peace River, Grimshaw, Manning, McLennan and Fahler areas. B.B.B. provides information and supports for women who may be at risk of having a low weight baby and to new mothers who may need a little extra help (milk, fruit/vegetable coupons, food coupons, pre-natal vitamins, prenatal classes, Read more...
The Health Promotion Program offers free car seat inspections, information and advice for parents/caregivers of children 0-9 years of age. Community Inspection clinics are also offered on an annual basis. Read more...
Your local hospital offers a wide array of services. Alberta Health Services program information (not a complete list): Aboriginal Liaison Services: Provides services and health information for in and out patients and their families. Coordinates and connects with local reserves and settlements on the services that Alberta Health Services provides. Community Cancer Care: The Peace River Community Health Centre provides Read more...
The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides support to families of infants and children with developmental delays or disabilities from birth to school age. Some of the services provided include: Developmental screenings and assessments Home visits Referrals to therapists and other community agencies as needed information on child development and skills Navigation of healthcare system and support in planning children’s preschool Read more...
First Steps is an early intervention class for 3-6 year olds with mild to severe delays in speech or motor skills (muscle control and coordination). We have a small student to teacher ratio. It is taught by a certified teacher with support from educational assistants. We base our class activities on learning through play, music and movement. We also have Read more...
To encourage, promote and provide mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health of children, families and society. All La Leche League Canada Leaders are volunteers. They are experienced breastfeeding mothers who have been accredited to provide up-to-date breastfeeding information, encouragement and support. LLLC meetings – You are always welcome to attend LLLC meetings before Read more...
Our mission is to assist Albertans and to work in partnership with stakeholders and community-based agencies to lead and support programs and services for vulnerable children, youth and families. Read more...
The Northern Association for FASD is a Non-Profit charity managed by a volunteer board of directors and advisory members. Employees trained in the field of FASD provide support to families, and caregivers of individuals suspected and diagnosed with FASD in High Prairie and Grimshaw areas. Our specialized programming makes a difference in the lives of families we work with. Referrals Read more...
The Peace Region Family Resource Network offers a variety of programs for caregivers and their children ages 0-18 years. Home Visitation (0-6 years) With this program, we work together with families that have young children (0-6). We focus on parent/children interactions that support child development, growth and exploration with a tailor-made program that is unique to each family. Parent Education Read more...
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