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Children and families receive what they need to thrive.
The majority of our services fall under one of our CVCDA Programs.
If you are unsure of what program may be right for your needs, you can connect with our Family Advocate.
Additionally, referrals to our programs are accepted from families on behalf of their child and/or from a variety of other sources (i.e. family physician, public health nurses, social workers, childcare providers).
As all children develop at their own pace, we are happy to assist with any questions.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Family Advocate April, at april@cvcda.ca, as a first point of contact to see if any service or combination of services may be a good fit for your child. Click below to learn more about how to access our servcies and eligability.
CVCDA Services & Programs
Learn more about our services & programs by clicking on a button below.
Aboriginal Speech and Language Program (ASLP)
Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program
Behaviour Consultation Program
Childcare Resource and Referral
Community Integration Program
Early Years Community Outreach
Early Years Wellness Program
CYSN Family Support Program
Infant Development Program
JumpStart Preschool
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Project Inclusion
Speech-Language Pathology
Supported Child Development Program
The Autism Program (TAP)
The Friendship Project
Connect with Family Advocate
To get started with any of our CVCDA Services speak with April Statz.
Aboriginal Services
The CVCDA has many services designed for children with Aboriginal ancestry and their families. We offer an Aboriginal specific program in Supported Child Development. We also partner with the Upper Island Women Of Native Ancestry (UIWONA) to provide customized Aboriginal services in both infant development and speech and language pathology. We provide direct, individual service to children and their caregivers across settings. Cultural components such as drumming, Indigenous themed materials, and books are used in sessions.
Additionally, the CVCDA organizes regular events and activities through these programs. They build community and capacity amongst families to provide a culturally safe space and provide opportunities for creative activities for mothers and their children.
UIWONA Aboriginal Infant Development Program
Aboriginal Speech and Language Program (ASLP)
Aboriginal Occupational Therapy
Aboriginal Occupational Therapy
Adult Services (accessed through CLBC)
CVCDA offers two groups for adults (19+) with diverse abilities focusing on community inclusion and support in employment and independent living. Participants organize and take part in many events and activities while building relationships and lasting friendships.
Project Inclusion
The Friendship Project
Autism Services
At the Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA), our mission is to help children, youth and adults with diverse abilities in the Comox Valley to reach their highest potential. Through a wide range of services, we help local children (from Mud Bay to Oyster River), who have developmental delays or simply just need a little bit of extra support. We work not only directly with children and their families but also with their care professionals and teachers, either at our Centre or out in the community.
All of the services at the CVCDA are family centred. This means we recognize that families know their children best and play the most important role in their life. We support families to make decisions about their child’s services; we respect individual families’ values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. At the CVCDA, families are equal partners in the provision of services.
Please continue reading to explore some of the different areas of service we provide at the CVCDA.
The Autism Program (TAP)
Children and Youth with Support Needs
(referrals by CYSN social workers at MCFD)
These services include providing support in promoting positive behaviours, relationships and engagement amongst children and youth with diverse abilities. Additionally, support is available to the whole family offering information, guidance, advocacy and problem solving in the home and in the community.
Behaviour Consultation Program
Community Integration Program
CYSN Family Support Program
Early Intervention Services
A variety of direct individual therapy services for ages 0-school entry. Our team of professionals focus on assessment and development of functional skills necessary for a child’s everyday life such as speech, movement, feeding, self regulation and motor skills.