INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Infant Development Program (IDP) supports families with children from birth to three years of age who are at risk for, or have developmental delays. This program bring families and professionals together to support children through the early developmental stages.

It’s an opportunity for parents to:

• Learn ways to encourage your child’s development
• Discuss parenting and child development
• Access other community resources and activities

For your child to:

• Discover abilities
• Learn new skills
• Become more independent

Families play a vital role in every child’s development.  During the period of early childhood, children develop at a rapid pace. Together with families, the consultants plan activities that best meet the child’s and family’s needs.

Who Can Refer?

If you have concerns or questions about your child, you can refer your child yourself. Additionally, Public Health Nurses, Family Physicians, Pediatricians, Child Care Providers and other service providers at the Child Development Association can also refer for you.

Community Partners

You may see the Infant Development Program out in the community working in collaboration with many partner programs including:

• Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) via Comox Valley Family Services Association
• Healthy Babies Prenatal Nutrition Program via Comox Valley Family Services Association
• Hummingbirds Playgroup via Wachiay Friendship Centre
• Stay N’ Play via Comox Valley Family Services Association
• Early Years Aboriginal Program via Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry (UIWONA)

Meet The Team