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.
learn morePHSA 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.
learn moreThe 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.
learn moreAlliance 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.