Infant Development Program
A baby develops rapidly in the period from birth to three years. Some babies, however, are slow to reach developmental milestones such as sitting unsupported, playing with toys, walking and talking. Infant Development Consultants are professionals trained to assist you with concerns about your baby.
Our philosophy is to provide family-centred services in which priorities and goals are set by the families. Parents know their child best! Families play a vital role in every child’s development. Physical, social, emotional, behavioural, communication and intellectual development depend in part on experiences provided by the infant’s family.
This is a self-referred program. Your participation is voluntary and free of charge. The programs are supported by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Once you enter this service, an Infant Development Consultant will visit you in your home. Together, you will plan activities that best meet both your child’s and your family’s needs. If your child has a disability (special need), up-to-date information will be available to you.
Infant Development Consultants are professionals. They have skills and knowledge in child development and can assist you to enhance your child’s development in these important years. The Infant Development Program (IDP) works in partnership with other professionals in your community such as Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Pathologists
Referrals can be made directly to the IDP. We strive to provide services in a timely fashion, but occasionally the demand for our services exceeds the capacity for us to do this. If this happens, your child may be placed on a waitlist for service.
Unsure of where to start? Your first step is to fill out the IDP Referral Form. Once we have received this, you will be contacted by an Infant Development Consultant.
For more information, please contact:
Manager, Infant Development Program - Gaye Jackson, 604-986-1358.
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North Shore Disability Resource Centre
3158 Mountain Highway
North Vancouver, BC
V7K 2H5
phone: 604-985-5371
fax: 604-985-7594
email: nsdrc@nsdrc.org
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The NSDRC was started by a group of families in 1976. In the years since, we have worked for a "Community for All" by developing and providing community housing, infant development programs, youth groups, community-based services, and information and advocacy.
We are grateful for the opportunity to work, live and play on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.