Family Connections Program
Family Connections Program Groups
These groups may be available for families. Contact the Key Worker for more information at 604.463.0881.
ADHD Caregiver Support Group
This group, tailored for parents/guardians of school-age children who have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is designed to assist families on their efforts to understand and deal with the complexities of parenting a youngster with associated behavioural challenges.
FASD Support Group
A group designed for parents/guardians of children 0-18 years of age who are affected with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome effects.
These groups may be available for families. Contact the Key Worker for more information at 604.463.0881.
ADHD Caregiver Support Group
This group, tailored for parents/guardians of school-age children who have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is designed to assist families on their efforts to understand and deal with the complexities of parenting a youngster with associated behavioural challenges.
FASD Support Group
A group designed for parents/guardians of children 0-18 years of age who are affected with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome effects.
Main Page: https://www.rmcdc.com/contacts/
Details
Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Most services are free to families. Fees may be charged for some therapy groups. These fees are to cover the costs of supplies/materials used in the groups. Subsidies may be available as the cost of the groups should not limit any family from participating.
Who can refer to the Family Connections Program?
Anyone can refer to the Family Connections Program including the family, social services agencies, physicians, any other professionals, and schools. The family must be aware of the referral and a Key Worker Request for Service Form must be completed. An online referral can be made on the forms tab or the form can be downloaded and returned by mail, fax or dropped off at the Centre
What happens once a referral is made?
When a referral is received, the keyworker contacts the family to schedule an Initial Intake. At this time, the family’s strengths and concerns are discussed. In collaboration with the family, techniques and strategies are devised and tailored to address the specific needs of the family and child/teen.
How are Family Connections services provided?
Services include advocacy, education, assistance navigating various agencies that may be involved with a family/child/teen, supportive counseling, and intervention with parents/caregivers and children/teens. Each family has different, unique needs and the strategies/techniques are tailored to address this.
Who can refer to the Family Connections Program?
Anyone can refer to the Family Connections Program including the family, social services agencies, physicians, any other professionals, and schools. The family must be aware of the referral and a Key Worker Request for Service Form must be completed. An online referral can be made on the forms tab or the form can be downloaded and returned by mail, fax or dropped off at the Centre
What happens once a referral is made?
When a referral is received, the keyworker contacts the family to schedule an Initial Intake. At this time, the family’s strengths and concerns are discussed. In collaboration with the family, techniques and strategies are devised and tailored to address the specific needs of the family and child/teen.
How are Family Connections services provided?
Services include advocacy, education, assistance navigating various agencies that may be involved with a family/child/teen, supportive counseling, and intervention with parents/caregivers and children/teens. Each family has different, unique needs and the strategies/techniques are tailored to address this.
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