Enhancing the Quality of Life for Children
with Developmental Needs
Please take the time to explore our web site. As our organization quickly grows to meet the needs of children in our community so does our web site so that we may inform you of our services, career opportunities, accreditations and all the ways you can get involved.
Our Mission
We serve children:
- Who have both short term and life-long needs.
- Who have delays in communication, fine motor, and/or gross motor skill development.
- Who are at risk of developing delays. These include children born prematurely or who have suffered prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol.
- Who have identified special needs / disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Autism etc.
Our services are family centred engaging families in their child’s growth and development.
Our multidisciplinary teams of professionals include physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, supported child development and infant development consultants as well as family support workers and a variety of other professionals. They collaborate with families in developing creative programs that meet the individual needs of their children.
Every staff member is committed to respecting the rights and dignity of those who receive services from the FVCDC.
Most of the services we provide are funded by various provincial government ministries. However, several operate solely on charitable donations.
Upcoming Events
SibShop Summer 2009
The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre will be facilitating a Sibling Workshop for children/youth between the ages of 8-12 years who have a sibling with Special Needs in August. Workshops will be held in Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack to serve families in these three communities.
This workshop focuses on children with siblings with special needs: triumphs, tribulations all the while having a fun and exciting day with their peers.
The sibling workshops run from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm with a cost of $10.00 for supplies.
Mission SibShop:
4 – 7337 Welton Street
Mission, BC V2V 3X1
Date: August 5, 2009
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Abbotsford SibShop:
Suite 105 32868 Ventura Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V2S 6A3
Date: August 12, 2009
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Chilliwack SibShop:
45474 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3S9
Date: August 19, 2009
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Please contact Kim Pilling at 604-852-2686 Extension 252 for questions or to register.
Posted by laurie on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 15:55
Playgroup
Location: Plaza 154 across street from main office
Time: 10:00 to 11:30
Date: Tuesdays until June16, 2009.
Please Note: No group during Spring Break from March 9th to 13th.
Location: Chilliwack FVCDC Office, 45474 Luckakuck Way
Time: Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30
Winter Session: January 15th - March 12
Spring Session: March 26 - June 18th
Fee: Free, drop in
Playgroup provides your child opportunities to experience a group setting with children ages birth to five. The group consist of free play, snack and circle time. We will sing songs, listen to stories, explore and create together. There will be opportunities to meet with different therapists and consultants from the FVCDC. Playgroup is a time to connect with other parents while having your developmental questions and concerns address in child friendly atmosphere.
In Abbotsford please contact Bernadette Thiessen Playgroup Facilitator and Infant Development Consultant 604-852-2686 ext. 241 or in Chilliwack Coralee Tucker, Infant Development Consultant. (604) 824-8760, ext. 231.
Posted by The Webmaster on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 21:23
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Latest News
Thanks Dinotown!
Thanks to Dinotown we were able to end the 2007/2008 Playgroup year with a bang! Dinotown generously provided a free day pass for the families who attend the Chilliwack Playgroup and we were able to have a great year end party. It was a fun way to end the year and the children really enjoyed their time at Dintown.
Posted by The Webmaster on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 16:58
South Asian Family Support Worker Program
The South Asian Family Support Worker Program has been recognized in a number of news articles. Click the links below to read about our success!
Abilities Canada
BC Local News 1
BC Local News 2
Posted by The Webmaster on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 03:46
Clearbrook Lions Club gives huge donation
In December, the season for giving, we were honored and thankful for a very generous donation from the Clearbrook Lions Club. Over $19,000 was donated to our centre to assist in the renovation of the Reception Area and Waiting Areas and fulfill wish list items for resources and equipment to enhance the programs and services we provide.
A heartfelt thank you for your generosity and on-going support of our centre and our mission of “Helping Kids Shine”.
Posted by The Webmaster on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 03:38
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