Supported Child Development Program
Ensuring children that need extra support can fully participate in inclusive neighbourhood childcare programs
Our Supported Child Development (SCD) team supports children living in Surrey with a developmental delay or disability, focusing on early intervention to enable full participation in inclusive community childcare programs.
SCD provides the following services to support children, families, and childcare providers:
- Individual planning to promote each child’s development
- Training and information for families and childcare providers to help each child’s development
- Resources such as books and specialized equipment
- Referrals to other service such as therapists or specialists
- Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers
Who’s eligible?*
- Children ages 0-19 living in Surrey, White Rock
*Please note the emphasis of this program is on early childhood development for children under 6 years of age, as this is the optimal time for child development. Children 7-12 years of age, are a continued priority, and youth 13-19 will continue to be served on an individual basis.
Our Approach
The F-words emphasize your child's strengths, interests and your family's values. They remind us to focus on what children CAN do.
They highlight the importance of all the elements of a child's health and well-being, including social relationships and meaningful participation at home, in school, childcare and in the community.
Based on research & built on the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework. www.canchild.ca/f-words
- Kids live & thrive with their families
- The family is the expert on the child
- What activities do you want to do together?
- How can our team help your child participate fully in those experiences?
- Fun is an essential part of childhood
- What activities does your child enjoy most?
- What activities would your child like to try?
- Building supportive friendships & positive social relationships are important for all children
- Talk about the social connections in your child's life so our team can help you grow those relationships
- Function = the ability to do an activity with or without support
- Do activities without focusing on the outcome
- Talk about how your child plays and functions in daily life
- Health is related to staying physically & mentally fit
- What makes it easy or hard for your child to become and stay active & healthy?
- Child development = keeping your child's future in view
- What are your family and child's dreams?
- What are your expectations about the future?
Questions about our services? Need help completing your online referral or PDF referral form? We're happy to help!
Call us at 604-584-1361 or send us an email.
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