British Columbia · Family
Supported Child Development
Community-based programs that help children with extra support needs take part in regular, fully inclusive child care — support for the family and for the child care centre, not just the child.
What it is
Supported Child Development is a set of community-based programs offering a range of consulting and support services to children, families and child care centres so that children with extra support needs can participate in fully inclusive child care settings. Aboriginal Supported Child Development provides these supports in a culturally relevant and meaningful way.
Who it is for
Ask your public health nurse or physician, or contact your local Ministry of Children and Family Development office. Aboriginal Supported Child Development offers the same supports in a culturally relevant and meaningful way — see ascdp.bc.ca.
Amount or value
Consulting and support services so a child with extra support needs can take part in inclusive child care
At a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Application
- Contact the local program for intake
- Decision timing
- Varies by community and available services
How to apply
- Open the official program page and review the current eligibility rules, dates and application method.
- Gather the documents named on the official application page; requirements can change.
- Apply through the official link below, then keep a copy or confirmation number for follow-up.