Key Worker Program
About this resource
Key Workers provide family-centered support services for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and related conditions. This may include working alongside children, youth and family members as well as school and community agencies.
Family-centered support services are usually provided for six months and may include:
- Providing information
- Assisting with behaviour strategies or life skills
- Linking to family services
- Helping families meet their own and their child's need
Key Workers also provide groups for families and caregivers:
- Educational groups-offer parents and caregivers of children and youth with FASD and related conditions the opportunity to learn about such topics as lifespan development, advocacy, accessing community resources, and self-care.
- Support groups-offer parents the chance to meet other parents and caregivers who are raising children with FASD and related conditions.
Family-centered support services are usually provided for six months and may include:
- Providing information
- Assisting with behaviour strategies or life skills
- Linking to family services
- Helping families meet their own and their child's need
Key Workers also provide groups for families and caregivers:
- Educational groups-offer parents and caregivers of children and youth with FASD and related conditions the opportunity to learn about such topics as lifespan development, advocacy, accessing community resources, and self-care.
- Support groups-offer parents the chance to meet other parents and caregivers who are raising children with FASD and related conditions.
Details
Resource type
Behaviour Support, Family Advocacy, Family Support, Life Skills
Disabilities
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders
Age
0-19
Eligibility
- Children or youth assessed and diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) or related conditions
- Children 0-12 living in Surrey (North of 48th Avenue)
- Children 0-19 living in Langley
- Children 0-12 living in Surrey (North of 48th Avenue)
- Children 0-19 living in Langley
Location
Regions
Fraser South
Cities
Aldergrove, Delta, Ladner, Langley, Newton, Surrey, Tsawwassen, White Rock
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