Infant Development Program of BC

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Please direct all IDP inquiries to:
Communications@develop.bc.ca
Developmental Disabilities Association
100 - 3851 Shell Road
Richmond, BC V6X 2W2
P: (604) 273-9778
F: (604) 273-9770

*New toll free line for Children's, BC Women's and Sunny Hill*

A new 1-800 number is now in place for patients and families within B.C. They can now call 1-888-300-3088 to be connected directly to the automated switchboard system.

The toll free number is included in the/ Contact Us/ sections of the public Web sites and telephone directory listings will be updated over the coming year. B.C. residents who call the new 1-800 number will reach (604) 875-2000. They can then enter the desired local, or press "0" for the main switchboard.

Funding Cuts for Provincial Office, Infant Development Program of BCClick here to read the letter from Dana Brynelsen
Click here to read the Press Release
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	For Parents! Updated Nov 4/09

Accommodations for Inservice and Trainings

Latest Events, Announcements, & Workshops

USEFUL WEBSITES, TELEPHONE, ADDRESSES AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE VANCOUVER AREA

IDP Calendar of Events

Please click on the Events button or the Calendar of Events button for the complete list of events about which we have information posted.

For further information... please check out the Supported Child Development Program and the Aboriginal Infant Development Program

SAFETY RECALLS - Please click here for information on safety recalls.

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Professional Development User Guide - July 2009

Oct 15–17, 2009 - Kootenay Early Years Conference Click here for details

Oct 19–23, 2009 - Fall Inservice. Click here for details, click here for registration and click here for overview -

Oct 29, 2009 - Kelty Resource Centre Open House click here. -

Nov 3–6, 2009 - Infant Massage Instructor Training. Click here for details, click here for Brochure -

Nov 26–28, 2009 - Growing Minds Workshop with Kim Barthel. Click here for details -

Feb 4-6, 2010 - The Early Years Conference 2010 The Rights of the Child The Victoria Conference Centre and The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. -

Please click here to view a heartwarming tribute to the IDP by Katie Morgan -

Professional Development Guidelines -

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You are invited to participate in the study entitled: "Mothers' Feelings about Being a Mother and Premature Infants' Night Sleep Patterns". It is important that you know that the study has been approved by UBC ethics board and has the support of the Infant Development Program (IDP) Provincial Steering Committee of BC.
Please click here for the survey

Click here to order a print copy of the IDP Manual

IDP of BC Brochures for download or printing

2006 BC Resource List for Families and Infant Development Consultants

Infant Development Program Review Final Report - prepared for MCFD

New Weight Norms for Infants

Job Postings

Infant Development Consultant - AiMHi – Prince George Association for Community Living - Closing Date Oct 9/09 -

Infant Development Consultant - Infant Development Programme Closing Date July 31/09

Temp Part-Time Consultant Maternity Leave Infant Development Programme - Surrey/White Rock

Sheway - YWCA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Vancouver

Infant Development Consultant (mat leave) - Coquitlam

Aboriginal Infant Development Programs Fraser Regional Advisor, Surrey

When your baby needs extra help...

If you are concerned about your child's development, the Infant Development Program can help.

The Infant Development Program serves children from birth to three years old, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development.

Programs are available throughout British Columbia. Each program brings parents and professionals together to help children overcome developmental difficulties.

It's an opportunity...

For parents to:

learn ways to encourage your child's development
meet other parents
discuss parenting issues
make the best use of other community resources and activities

For your baby to:

become more independent
discover abilities
learn new skills

All our programs are "family-centered." This means that you, the parent, decide on what kind of support you need. Families play a vital role in every child's development. From birth to three years, a child develops at a rapid pace. Physical, social, emotional, behavioural, communication and intellectual development depend in part on experiences provided by the infant's family. Once you are referred to a program, a consultant will visit you in your home. Together, you will plan activities that best meet both your child's and your family's needs. If your child has a disability (special need), up-to-date information will be available to you. Infant Development Consultants are professionals. They have skills and knowledge in child development, and can assist you to enhance your child's development in these important years. Your participation is voluntary and free of charge. The programs are supported by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. When your baby needs extra help, the Infant Development Program is available - for you and your family.
Community Referrals As a parent, you may contact the Infant Development Program directly, or you may be referred by: a doctor a public health nurse, or a community professional
Professional Partners The Infant Development Program works in partnership with other professionals in your community. These include: Public Health Nurse Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists Speech & Language Pathologists Physician or Pediatrician Preschool/Daycare Personnel Hospital Professionals Social Workers Behaviour Consultants Supported Child Care Consultants Family Resource Program staff
Services Available Infant Development Program services may include: home visits to encourage progress, develop new activities and support parents developmental assessments and written reports playgroup with parent participation parent workshops or support groups therapy consultation a toy and book-lending library assistance for you and your child making the transition to a preschool/day care program service coordination

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