Family Life

From Prenatal/Postpartum to Carseats and everything in between! My business is to meet you where you are in a safe, non-judgemental, and holistic way. Carseat safety information, carseat installation information and demonstration, hospital discharge carseat help, and group sessions available. Doula Support/Labor Support: I will have 2 meetings with you prior to your birth. I will be on call for 2 weeks leading up to your birth, I will be available to you for your labor when you feel I am needed. I am not there to replace your supports, I am there to enhance your supports in the delivery room. I will stay with you 2 hours after your birth to help with Breastfeeding and to help with anything that's needed. I will meet you a week after your birth and 1 more time if needed. Postpartum Support: Pacific Postpartum trained and Mother's Mental Health Toolkit Trained. Will help you and family with finding community resources concerning infant feeding, counselling, doctor support and mental health support. I will support you and your family with the transition into parenthood. Postpartum Support Group: You had a baby! Now what? meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30. We provide a safe space to discuss your Postpartum experience. DONA trained Doula, Member of BC Doula Association and Doula Match. Infant Massage Instructor. To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions please call/text or email: Krista 250-305-6213 or precious_cargo1@outlook.com more info

Contact your local Public Health Centre for the following services: Prenatal information, counselling and referral Community resource list for prenatal to age 5 and caregivers Distribution of 'Babies Best Chance' Multicultural resources Adoption information. See separate listings for each Public Health Centre / Unit in the region.more info

Nurses are an important source of information about health related concerns and issues and how they affect individuals, families and community.more info

Ready, Set, Learn Service Provider Fair events are opportunities for families to meet and connect with community service providers, local schools, kindergarten teachers, and other families. All children 0-6 that attend events receive books and other early learning tools and tips. Ready, Set, Learn events are also a lot of fun with many activities and games to play.more info

We are an established Caregivers and Nannies agency in Canada that provides dedicated Caregivers and Nannies to meet each and every client’s unique needs. We listen, understand your needs, and send the right Caregiver or Nanny to your family. We provide solutions for you.more info

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) works in partnership with the Ministries of Health and Education, and regional and community agencies throughout the province, to plan and coordinate accessible high-quality intervention and support services for children and youth with special needs and their families through an integrated service delivery approach. Children and youth with special needs include those with: Autism Spectrum Disorder Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Hearing / Vision Loss Severe Disabilities and Complex Health Needs Programs include Early Childhood InterventionFamily SupportRehabilitation TherapiesTransition Planningmore info

Provides programs for the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of communication difficulties for children birth to school entry.more info

Strong Beginnings is an innovative relationship-based consulting company that provides therapeutic services, wellness programs and professional growth workshops throughout the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of BC. Led by company founder, women’s health specialist and paediatric occupational therapist Melissa LaPointe, we work with our clients to get them feeling stronger and healthier from the inside-out. In addition to paediatric occupational therapy, we offer cash-based wellness services for women across the lifespan. This includes specialty services for whole-body alignment, prenatal health, postnatal recovery, core and pelvic floor health, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and trauma. more info

StrongStart is a FREE, drop-in, parent-participation program. We are funded and supported by the Ministry of Education and School District #27. All StrongStart centres are staffed by Early Childhood Educators who are trained to facilitate activities that encourage parent/caregivers to interact directly with their children. Children age 0-5 are welcome to attend with an adult.more info

The Williams Lake Early Years Centre is a virtual, one-stop hub for information about healthy child development and programs and services available for families and children under 6 years old, in Williams Lake.more info