Aboriginal Supported Child Development

To support the inclusion of Aboriginal children with special needs who require additional support in Child Care settings chosen by their families.

Address / Contact Info

Cariboo Friendship Society
202 Fourth Avenue North Williams Lake, BCV2G 2E1
Aboriginal Supported Child Development Office is located at Pregnancy Outreach Program at 202 Fourth Avenue North.

Phone Numbers

Aboriginal Supported Child Development: (250) 305-2430
Pregnancy Outreach Program: (250) 392-3583
Fax: (250) 398-6115

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Other Programs from This Organization

Aboriginal Addictions and Mental Health Outreach Aboriginal clients who are dealing with addictions and mental health issues will be assisted in their daily challenges and life skills on an as need basis.
Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health Using a holistic approach, which matches the individual's needs and beliefs, the Aboriginal Child and youth Wellness team will work with children, youth and their families to promote wellness for those suffering from multiple barriers, social, emotional and/or behavioural disorders
Aboriginal Infant Development Program Will deliver individual appropriate services to Aboriginal infants, young children and their families. This is a family centred, home-based program and works in partnership with parents/caregivers to develop useful strategies to promote child development.
Children Who Witness Abuse A counsellor on staff offers one-on-one, group and family group counselling, and assistance to children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 who have witnessed domestic violence.
Chiwid Transition House A 16 bed unit which provides a haven for women and their children who have been physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused. The Transition House provides counselling, education and support for women and children in such programs as: In-house group meetings, one-to-one counselling sessions with a contracted therapist. Chiwid also offers educational presentations/workshops on domestic violence as part of its community outreach program.
Elders Circle of Care Program This program brings Elder's together to share their knowledge, to story tell, to meet and visit each other. Elder's involved in this program are providing direction regarding culture, language, traditions, and teachings.
Mental Health Liaison This program is to assist Aboriginal individuals who are dealing with mental health issues. The Mental Health Worker will provide this service to individuals and their families who live in Williams Lake and the surrounding area.
Pregnancy Outreach Program This program, under the direction of a nurse, provides lifestyle counselling to prenatal women in areas of nutrition, breast feeding, budgeting and substance abuse. Food supplements are provided for low income clients. A free luncheon with guest speaker (car seat safety, infant massage, mother sewing group) is offered on a weekly drop-in basis.
Shelter Services The Shelter is available 24 hours a day and provides no cost overnight accommodation to transients and those temporarily without housing and in crisis situations. The Shelter has thirty beds including a family unit.

This program was last updated on: 27 Jan 2017.