Vancouver Infant Development Program (IDP)
Child Services and Disability Services
Provided by Developmental Disabilities Association
A home visiting program for families with infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months who have, or are at risk for, developmental delay, or who have a diagnosed condition.
The Infant Development Program (IDP) is a family-centered, home based, consultative program that serves children from birth to three years of age. Children are eligible if they are considered at risk for developmental delays, are already experiencing a delay or have a diagnosis, and reside in the Vancouver and Richmond areas. IDP promotes maximum development through evidence based interventions, consultations, and education. Services include:
- Home visits to encourage progress, develop new goals and activities
- Both formal and informal developmental assessment
- Gross motor screening by a Physiotherapist as necessary
- Ongoing physiotherapy as necessary
- To enhance the home-based program, parent child groups are offered
- Resource lending
- Assistance for you and your child making a transition or referral to another program or agency
- Service coordination if desired
Parents or legal guardians may contact the Infant Development Program directly, or be referred by a doctor, public health nurse or community professional.
604-435-8166
Public email: vancouveridp@develop.bc.ca
Website: https://www.develop.bc.ca/programs...
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Developmental Disabilities Association:
Availability
Service area: Richmond, Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Disability Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at home
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