BC Association of Family Resource Programs
The BC Association of Family Resource Programs is a directory of provincial Family Resource Programs across the province.
Although activities and services may vary depending on the needs, circumstances and diversity of the families in the communities they serve, Family Resource Programs exhibit certain common themes and adopt programs within five core areas of supporting and strengthening families:
1. Family support
2. Play-based learning
3. Early literacy, learning and care
4. Parent education
5. Information & referrals
Contact Information: www.frpbc.ca/membership/directory.htm
Support Worker Central
Support Worker Central is an online database designed to match individuals, families and agencies with support workers in their communities.
Contact Information: www.supportworkercentral.com
Child and Youth Mental Health
To reduce the burden of suffering resulting from children's mental illness, child and youth mental health services are offered throughout British Columbia by the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD). These services provide a wide range of community-based specialized mental health services to mentally ill children and their families.
Contact Information: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/index.htm
Special Education Technology BC (Set BC)
Special Education Techonology BC (Set BC) assists BC school districts in supporting students whose access to the curriculum is restricted.
Contact Information: www.setbc.org
The Redbook Online
The Redbook Online is a directory of services for the Lower Mainland contains over 5000 listings of community, social and government services.
Contact Information: http://redbookonline.bc211.ca/bc/goHome?langInd=E
Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC & Yukon
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC & Yukon grants the heartfelt wishes of children 3-17 years old who are battling a life-threatening medical condition.
