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.

• 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.

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.

Welcome
from any source, such as:

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

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