East Kootenay Infant Development Program

Supporting development in children ages 0 to 3 in the East Kootenay

East Kootenay Infant Development Program (EKIDP) provides information, resources and support for families who have a child between birth and 3 years of age who: 

  • has a diagnosed disability,
  • is experiencing a developmental delay,
  • or is at risk for developmental delay.

services

  • Support for parents and families, the most important influences in a child’s life
  • Home visits to encourage development and build parent/caregiver confidence
  • Cooperate to identify family-specific needs
  • Develop new activities
  • Provide information about child development topics
  • Provide developmental monitoring and/or assessments and written reports
  • Consultation and referral to other Early Intervention and Therapy services as needed or requested by family
  • Offer resource lending library access
  • Assist with preschool or childcare planning and transitions
  • Arrange parenting and/or play groups with other families

 

This service is free, voluntary, and confidential.

how it works

Referred families will be contacted by a consultant who will arrange a visit at home or elsewhere. The consultant will work with you on a plan and schedule that is best for you and your family. Visits can be arranged outside of regular program hours.

referrals

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from any source, such as:

  • Parents
  • Doctor
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Community Professional, and Community Programs

service area

Radium, Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and surrounding East Kootenay communities.

contact us

Jackalin Lightfoot
[email protected]

events

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Strong Start @ Steeples Elementary
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Steeples Elementary School
Mon, 12 May 09:00 AM
Find more info and registration here: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/page/6647/strongstart-centres 
 
Strong Start @ Steeples Elementary
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Steeples Elementary School
Mon, 12 May 12:15 PM
Find more info and registration here: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/page/6647/strongstart-centres 
 
Strong Start @ Steeples Elementary
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Steeples Elementary School
Tue, 13 May 09:00 AM
Find more info and registration here: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/page/6647/strongstart-centres 
 

funders

The East Kootenay Infant Development Program is funded by Ministry of Children and Family Development and administered by Community Connections Society of Southeast BC