Positive Connections Program
The Reach Positive Connections program is a three prong approach to family support. It is comprised of parent education classes, in-home behaviour support and a support group for siblings. Please contact your CYSN social worker for more information and referral.
Positive Behavioural Support and Positive Connections draws upon research based practices that have been shown to be effective in the study of behaviour as well as other fields, such as education, biomedical sciences, social sciences and developmental psychology to assist families to:
- Reduce or prevent problem behaviours with a focus on a proactive approach
- Support the optimal development of their child
- To enhance the quality of life for their child and themselves
The Reach Positive Connections program is a provincially funded short term intensive positive behaviour support program. Families are referred through their social worker. The program has three components: parent education, in home coaching and Sibshops, a camp program for siblings.
1: Parent Education Classes:
Parents attend small group classes with other parents who have similar life situations. Classes focus on parenting skills, managing challenging behaviours, teaching life and social skills and other topics related to best supporting the development of children with developmental disabilities. There will be a total of 18 hours of classes that will be run over several weeks. Child minding is available while parents attend classes.
2: In home Behaviour Consultation:
Parents meet with an experienced Behaviour Consultant in their home to jointly develop a plan to address areas of need or priority. Consultants will also assist families in applying the class information in their own lives. Families will need to set aside time to work with their consultant. The consultant will visit from 8 to a maximum of 14 times, depending on family needs and progress. Visits will be used to assess the areas of priority, to develop plans and strategies, to monitor progress and modify strategies as needed, and to develop a maintenance strategies for when service ends.
3: Sibling Support Group:
This component addresses the whole family's needs by providing support to siblings of children with special needs. It is a workshop based on the "Sibshops" model that supports and educates, while providing a forum for siblings to meet and share experiences. This program is sponsored by FortisBC and is offered virtually each month thanks to this support
Positive Behavioural Support and Positive Connections draws upon research based practices that have been shown to be effective in the study of behaviour as well as other fields, such as education, biomedical sciences, social sciences and developmental psychology to assist families to:
- Reduce or prevent problem behaviours with a focus on a proactive approach
- Support the optimal development of their child
- To enhance the quality of life for their child and themselves
The Reach Positive Connections program is a provincially funded short term intensive positive behaviour support program. Families are referred through their social worker. The program has three components: parent education, in home coaching and Sibshops, a camp program for siblings.
1: Parent Education Classes:
Parents attend small group classes with other parents who have similar life situations. Classes focus on parenting skills, managing challenging behaviours, teaching life and social skills and other topics related to best supporting the development of children with developmental disabilities. There will be a total of 18 hours of classes that will be run over several weeks. Child minding is available while parents attend classes.
2: In home Behaviour Consultation:
Parents meet with an experienced Behaviour Consultant in their home to jointly develop a plan to address areas of need or priority. Consultants will also assist families in applying the class information in their own lives. Families will need to set aside time to work with their consultant. The consultant will visit from 8 to a maximum of 14 times, depending on family needs and progress. Visits will be used to assess the areas of priority, to develop plans and strategies, to monitor progress and modify strategies as needed, and to develop a maintenance strategies for when service ends.
3: Sibling Support Group:
This component addresses the whole family's needs by providing support to siblings of children with special needs. It is a workshop based on the "Sibshops" model that supports and educates, while providing a forum for siblings to meet and share experiences. This program is sponsored by FortisBC and is offered virtually each month thanks to this support
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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 , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida
Age
3-19
Eligibility
For more information about Positive Connections contact the Community Coordinator or contact your MCFD CYSN Social Worker for further information.
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N: Camille
P: (604) 946-6622, ext. 302
E: camillen@reachchild.org
L: Delta, Surrey, & Langley areas
Contact us now!
N: Camille
P: (604) 946-6622, ext. 302
E: camillen@reachchild.org
L: Delta, Surrey, & Langley areas
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