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
Welcome
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
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
