TOGETHER WE GROW

Feelings First is a campaign to introduce important concepts around Social and Emotional Development in the early years, to parents and caregivers across British Columbia. It is brought to you by the BC Healthy Child Development Alliance – a partnership of organizations that share a common interest in supporting healthy child development in the province. We encourage you to learn more about the many organizations that are here to support you and contact us with any questions you may have. We are all in this together.

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Child Health BC is a provincial health network whose Steering Committee brings together child health leaders  and physician leaders from all of BC's health authorities.

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PHSA has a unique role in BC's health authority system: to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality specialized health-care services.

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The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions was created in 2017 to build a seamless, coordinated network of mental health and addictions services that works for everyone in B.C., as well as lead the response to the overdose crisis.

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Alliance Members

Aboriginal Infant Development Program

Aboriginal Infant Development Program

Support to families of infants who are at risk of developmental delays.

BC Aboriginal Childcare Society

BC Aboriginal Childcare Society

Provides Indigenous Children with high-quality early learning and child care services.

BC Alliance for Healthy Living

BC Alliance for Healthy Living

A group of organizations working together to improve the health of British Columbians.

BC Association for Child Development (BCACDI)

BC Association for Child Development (BCACDI)

Provides development programs and services to children, youth and families.

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

The umbrella association for 25 Friendship Centres throughout the Province of BC.

BC Children's Hospital

BC Children's Hospital

Specializes in health care for patients from birth to 19 years of age.

BCCH(F)

BCCH(F)

BCCHF works to transform child health through excellence in philanthropy.

BC Council for Families

BC Council for Families

BCCF develops and delivers family support resources and training programs.

BC Family Child Care Association

BC Family Child Care Association

BCFCCA provides education and training for family child care providers.

BCCDC

BCCDC

Leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention and consultation.

Burnaby Family Life

Burnaby Family Life

Since 1971, Burnaby Family Life has been offering quality community social services in Burnaby and in neighbouring communities.

Cameray Child and Family Services

Cameray Child and Family Services

Services including counselling, education, outreach and advocacy.

CanAssist at the University of Victoria

CanAssist at the University of Victoria

Helping people with disabilities improve their quality of life and to increasing awareness of disability issues

Child Care Options CCRR

Child Care Options CCRR

Providing child care information, services, and support in the communities of Delta, Surrey, and White Rock.

Chilliwack Community Services - Chilliwack CCRR

Chilliwack Community Services - Chilliwack CCRR

Providing information, services, and support to families and child care providers in the Chilliwack community.

City of Burnaby

City of Burnaby

Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

Coast Mountains SD-82 (Terrace)

Coast Mountains SD-82 (Terrace)

Encompasses the traditional territories of three aboriginal nations: the Gitksan, the Haisla, and the Tsimshian.

Community Services Family Place

Community Services Family Place

An accredited, multi-service charity dedicated to providing quality programs and services to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education

Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education

Educate the hearts of children by informing, inspiring and engaging the communities around them.

Delta Child and Youth Committee

Delta Child and Youth Committee

Deltassist

Deltassist

A non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of the people of Delta.

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Healthssist

Bringing research closer to patients, providing British Columbians with better access to the best possible treatments.

Doctors of BC

Doctors of BC

A voluntary association of physicians, residents, and medical students in BC.

Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)

Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)

Provides opportunities, training, and resources for early childhood educators across BC.

East Fraser SDA (Mission)

East Fraser SDA (Mission)

Family Resource Programs of BC

Family Resource Programs of BC

Dedicated to promoting and supporting community-based Family Resource Programs (FRPs).

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

50+ programs providing individuals with social services, counselling, and support.

inclusion Powell River

inclusion Powell River

Creating a community where everyone belongs, by supporting and engaging people of all ages and abilities.

Information Children

Information Children

Ensuring every parent receive the information and support they need to develop nurturing families and healthy, happy children.

Interior Health

Interior Health

CHSC offers a variety of health services in one location based on client needs.

Island Health

Island Health

Provides health care services for more than 850,000 people on Vancouver Island.

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BCCH

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BCCH

Connecting families across the province to mental health resources and tools.

KidCare Canada Society

KidCare Canada Society

Provides a collection of trustworthy resources that help parents raise their children.

Kids in Burnaby

Kids in Burnaby

Supporting families with children in the early years (birth to age 6).

Kinsight

Kinsight

Works alongside families of children, youth and adults with developmental delays and disabilities

MCFD, Indigenous Services & Early Years

MCFD, Indigenous Services & Early Years

Supports children and youth in BC to live in safe, connected environments.

Ministry of Education, Early Years Learning

Ministry of Education, Early Years Learning

Responsible for ensuring educational services are available to British Columbians.

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

Responsible for ensuring that health services are available to British Columbians.

Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society

Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society

Inspiring families to build caring relationships with each other, our neighbours and the broader community.

North Delta Public Health

North Delta Public Health

Offering a range of services to promote health and wellness in the community.

Northern Health

Northern Health

Promoting and providing health services for Northern and rural populations.

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society

We recognize the unique challenges immigrant and refugee women face and set out to help them integrate and advance in Canadian society.

Pacific Rim Children & Families/SD 70 - Port Alberni

Pacific Rim Children & Families/SD 70 - Port Alberni

The early learning branch of School District 70 Pacific Rim

RayCam

RayCam

A centre for the old and young, a place for recreation and social activity where new skills can be learned.

Reach Child & Youth Development Society

Reach Child & Youth Development Society

A non-profit organization in Delta that helps children with special needs reach their full potential

Representative for Children and Youth

Representative for Children and Youth

Supports children, youth, and families in dealing with the child welfare system.

Ridge Meadows Infant Development Program & Supported Child Development Program

Ridge Meadows Infant Development Program & Supported Child Development Program

Serves children from birth to three years old, who are at risk for or who already have a delay in development.

Roots of Empathy

Roots of Empathy

Offering empathy-based programs in schools and childcare centres.

SD 33 - Chilliwack & Principal

SD 33 - Chilliwack & Principal

Located in the Fraser Valley, we are a learning community of over 14,000 students, served by 1,800 teachers and support staff.

SD 47 -  Powell River

SD 47 -  Powell River

Situated on the northern tip of the Sunshine Coast and serving a student population of approximately 2,500 students.

SD 68 - Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

SD 68 - Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

Courageous, innovative, inclusive and personalized learning community that inspires success for all.

SD 35 - Langley

SD 35 - Langley

Inspiring all learners to reach their full potential and create a positive legacy for the future.

SD 57 - Prince George

SD 57 - Prince George

Learning that enriches the life of each student.

SD43 - Coquitlam

SD43 - Coquitlam

Ensuring quality learning opportunities for all students of all ages.

Social Exposome Research Cluster, UBC

Social Exposome Research Cluster, UBC

Harnessing the social exposome to reduce inequalities in child health and development in Canada.

Step By Step Child Development Society

Step By Step Child Development Society

Programs and services for children aged birth to 12 years and their families, with a special interest in children who have special needs.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC

Since 1973, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has dedicated itself to helping Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential.

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

Specialized developmental assessments and rehab services for children and youth.

The Centre for Child Development

The Centre for Child Development

Helping children with special needs reach their potential.

UBC Childcare

UBC Childcare

To provide exemplary child care by offering a continuum of services tailored to meet the needs of families accessing the university.

UBC Department of Psychiatry

UBC Department of Psychiatry

Supports outstanding research and engages in local, national and global communities.

Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), School of Population and Public Health, UBC

Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)

Supports communities in developing a model of services to support children and families.

Vancouver Board of Education (District 39)

Vancouver Board of Education (District 39)

Ensuring schools provide students with opportunities for quality education.

Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health

VCH connects community members to a variety of health-care services.

Vancouver Public Library

Vancouver Public Library

The Public Library System, dedicated to meeting the needs of Vancouver residents.

Vancouver Society of Children's Centres

Vancouver Society of Children's Centres

Providers of infant & toddler care serving families with young children.

Vancouver School Board

Vancouver School Board

StrongStart program emphasizes learning through play, language and positive social interactions.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Mental health professionals who work with children, youth, young adults, and families.

Westcoast Family Centres

Westcoast Family Centres

Strengthening relationships between children and families and between families and their communities.

YMCA of Greater Vancouver

YMCA of Greater Vancouver

A charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community.

YMCA of Greater Vancouver CCRR

YMCA of Greater Vancouver CCRR

Helping parents and child care providers alike get the support needed to help raise healthy, happy kids.

YWCA Metro Vancouver

YWCA Metro Vancouver

Working to advance gender equality and support women and families.