BGC Parenting's List: Native Friendship Centre

Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP)
Victoria Native Friendship Center
Phone: 250-384-3211

Works with families in respectful ways to support families and their infants through their early developmental stages.
Culturally sensitive, voluntary and family centered.
Support consists of home visits, activity planning to support infant growth and development, developmental screening and assessment, resource information, referrals to community agencies and health services as needed, service coordination to support children's needs, a lending library that includes books, videos, and toys.

This program is designed for Aboriginal families from across the region who have children from birth to three years of age. AIDP provides support to families where there is a child from birth to age three years who is showing developmental delays or is at risk of developmental concerns.

The Victoria Native Friendship Center provides an array of support services for Aboriginal families.

Parent Support Group
Victoria Native Friendship Center
Phone: 250-384-3211

This is a drop-in support group for all parents with young children (up to the age of 6).
A Public Health Nurse is available to answer any questions or parenting concerns. A female Elder is available for guidance and support. Cultural activities are provided and include crafts and beading activities. Dietitian available.
Opportunity to enjoy social time for both you and your baby.
-Enjoy a cup of tea with lunch and relax in a safe and comfortable environment (VNFC).

For Aboriginal Children and Families
The group runs each Wednesday from 10:30 - 2:00 pm
FREE of charge.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
OTHER RESOURCES

The Victoria Native Friendship Center provides an array of support services for Aboriginal families. Triple P Parenting is offered Thursdays from 1-2 pm and there are is a drop in play-group and a father and tot time offered on Tuesdays.

Making the Connection
Victoria Native Friendship Center

Regarding future program deliveries please call
Cheryl Killam or Jessica Bender at 250-384-3211.

Part of the Aboriginal Early Intervention Team.
This is a fun parenting program that promotes positive connections between parents and their baby (birth to 36 months). Combining fun activities to do with baby, and parent discussions, this parenting program works to support parents in their interactions with their babies in ways that promote love, communication and learning. Parents will leave the program with a photo album and DVD of their experiences with their baby and a music CD (VNFC).

For Aboriginal Children and Families

This program is currently running weekly on Wednesdays January 26, 2011 to March 09, 2011 from 11:00 to 12pm.
Bus tickets to come to the program are available and child minding will be available for children under the age of 6 years.

Space is limited to 8 families so please register early. To register for this program or obtain information regarding future program deliveries please call Cheryl Killam or Jessica Bender at 250-384-3211.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

The Victoria Native Friendship Center provides an array of support services for Aboriginal families.