Child and Youth with Diverse Needs
The Child and Youth with special needs programs for Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) Services are available to children and youth from birth to the age of 19 years. Eligibility for the programs are based on the criteria set by the Ministry of Child and Family Development.
Respite Program:
This program provides a break for families who are caring for children and youth with special needs. Our centre uses Respite home so children will enjoy a home like setting in town or out of town with at times other children also on site.
Life Skills Program:
The Skills Program provides life skills programming for children with special needs. The goals is to learn new skills and enjoy the community facilities and events in the South Peace. The program is typically in a group setting and the children and youth take part in a variety of activities to the children such as swimming, art, yoga, dance, Dungeons and Dragon Club, outside fun and gym activities. The program is held off site and most of the activities are afternoon to early evening. The program also has linked the Special Olympics and a supported work program through the Dawson Creek Mirror newspaper.
Summer Camps:
This is a summer recreational program that runs during July and August. It provides a safe, fun-filled summer for children with special needs. The activities are designed to meet the needs of the individual child with the focus on fun, fun, fun! The program is typically divided into two groups, children 4- 12 and youth 12 +.
Respite Program:
This program provides a break for families who are caring for children and youth with special needs. Our centre uses Respite home so children will enjoy a home like setting in town or out of town with at times other children also on site.
Life Skills Program:
The Skills Program provides life skills programming for children with special needs. The goals is to learn new skills and enjoy the community facilities and events in the South Peace. The program is typically in a group setting and the children and youth take part in a variety of activities to the children such as swimming, art, yoga, dance, Dungeons and Dragon Club, outside fun and gym activities. The program is held off site and most of the activities are afternoon to early evening. The program also has linked the Special Olympics and a supported work program through the Dawson Creek Mirror newspaper.
Summer Camps:
This is a summer recreational program that runs during July and August. It provides a safe, fun-filled summer for children with special needs. The activities are designed to meet the needs of the individual child with the focus on fun, fun, fun! The program is typically divided into two groups, children 4- 12 and youth 12 +.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Neuromuscular Disorders, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida
Age
0-19
Eligibility
- Available to children and youth from birth to the age of 19 years
- Eligibility for the programs are based on the criteria set by the Ministry of Child and Family Development.
- Eligibility for the programs are based on the criteria set by the Ministry of Child and Family Development.
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