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Welcome to the links & resource page. You will find a loan section , a resource for AID/ID consultants section, an articles & reading section and a links section all pertaining to infant development.
Individuals, programs and communities are all doing such a good job in helping the development of our children. If you know of any resources to share with others please call 250-388-5593 or
Aboriginal Infant Development Resources Available for Loan:
Please click here to view the current list of AIDP Resources available for loan.
BC Council for Families - "The Early Years, The Precious Years"
"The Early Years, The Precious Years" is available again. This booklet, written by Mary Gordon, highlights various aspects of early childhood development. This publication is available free of charge to British Columbian individuals and organizations. We hope you will help us reach parents of children from zero to six by ordering copies of this booklet and placing them in an area where people will be able to help themselves to copies. They might also be handed out to parents who attend any of your programming. Please contact the BC Council for Families office if you would like to order copies or if you have any questions. Please note that due to postage costs minimum orders of 50 will be accepted (a box contains 400).
BC Council for Families 204-2590 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3H1 tel: 604-660-0675 tel: 1-800-663-5638 (in Canada and USA) fax: 604-732-4813 www.bccf.bc.ca bccf@bccf.bc.ca
Baby Steps 2004 - Caring for Babies with Prenatal Substance Exposure
This caregiver guide is intended to be a hands-on resource for parents and caregivers of babies who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol and other drugs. Information for the handbook was gathered from various sources, including parents, caregivers, professionals and published books and articles.
Early Years - Investing In Our Future 2003
Thanks to the generosity of the Provincial Infant Development Program we are able share this wonderful information resource. It has excellent activities and handouts for parents. There are sections to explore cultural values all relevant to the importance of early development. This is one resource programs will enjoy adding to their library.
The Pregnancy & Resource Directory (P&B Directory) was developed by Community Health Associates of BC (CHABC) for Community Health Workers and others who work with women and families to promote good prenatal and postnatal care. The purpose of the P&B Directory is to assist you to locate information, resource material and "free stuff" relating to prenatal, postnatal and baby care. This 58 page resource is broken into the following sections:
Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco; Baby Health and Safety; Baby Tooth Care; Books and Videos; Childbirth; Government Programs; Men and Fathers; Maternal Health; Multiple Births; Nutrition; Breastfeeding; and Parenting, available for sale at a cost of $14.95 + shipping.
A Guide for Referral to Occupational Therapy
This guide describes when to refer a child to an occupational therapist (OT), the areas of development that OTs address and what to expect from an OT referral.
A Guide for Referral to Physiotherapy
This guide describes when to refer a child to an physiotherapist (PT).
Supported Child Development Programs and the Office of the Provincial Advisor in British Columbia
Parent Tips by Pantley: Tantrums, Fussing and Whining from The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill 2007) by Elizabeth Pantley
$33 MILLION TO IMPROVE CHILD CARE ACCESS, FLEXIBILITY Families with children who have special needs will see their income threshold rise by a further $100 and their supplement increase to $150 from $107. www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare
Awasis Training Instutute of Northern Manitoba Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to creating educational opportunities that promote First Nation health and well-being. - books & videos
CEECD Newsletter: 20/20 Vision for ECD Canadian ECD research in 2003
The Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) is proud to present its new bulletin focusing on 10 of the best scientific papers, published in 2003 by Canadian researchers, on early childhood development.
The 2003 articles show that Canadian investigators are involved in a large variety of early childhood topics including: genetics, neurosciences, nutrition, poverty, pregnancy, prematurity-low birth weight, screening and prevention, and service delivery.
Welcome to the links & resource page. You will find a loan section , a resource for AID/ID consultants section, an articles & reading section and a links section all pertaining to infant development.
