Text Box: Structured For Success Program The Structured for Success Program works with families affected with, suspected or confirmed fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Working with parents affected with, suspected or confirmed FASD preparing for their first child. The program works with parents to keep their children safe and healthy. SFSP works with the following program principles. Support and service for families are based on respect and understand the person; acknowledgement of the organic brain injury; acknowledgement of the environmental influences; and use of a strength-based approach when working with families. Referrals are accepted from are accepted from partner agencies through a designated staff member. Partner Agencies are the Ministry of Children and Family Development; Northern Health; and the Prince George Native Friendship Centre. For more information please call the program coordinator at 250-614-6312. Text Box: Ministry of Children & Family Development The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a spectrum of services that promotes healthy children, families and communities. MCFD has a Family Service Team providing supports and services for families and children who are experiencing challenges in their lives. The team works collaboratively with other services within the FRC to promote positive child and family development. The Ministry believes that they should provide the least intrusive intervention necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our most vulnerable children, youth and their families. This is demonstrated by a variety of approaches that may include mediation and family group conferencing. A Family Group Conferencing Specialist will be available at the FRC to promote an inclusive family and community process related to the long term placement and care of vulnerable children. For more information about this service Contact: 250-561-5601 Text Box: Baby’s New Beginnings Pregnancy Outreach Baby’s New Beginnings, a Pregnancy Outreach Program, provides health and social services and support to at-risk pregnant women in Prince George, who do not typically access traditional prenatal services.  The program consists primarily of nutrition and prenatal education, healthy lifestyle assessment and guidance, healthy meals and snacks; in addition to peer support/mentoring projects.  New Beginnings also offers food supplements, vitamins, and limited transportation for clients who present with financial need.  We additionally serve as a referral service to counseling, dental, midwifery/ physician and other community services not offered at the site.  We specialize in providing a safe, warm, welcoming atmosphere, where every woman, child and partner is openly accepted in a non-judgmental holistic manner. For more information about these services Contact 250-614-2229

Programs & Services
Text Box: Northern Health Dental Dental Health - Community Programs Our mission is to deliver quality preventive dental health programs to communities throughout northern BC. We work with children, families and other health professionals to help prevent tooth decay (cavities) by providing... FREE oral assessments of children's teeth (does not replace regular dental office visits) education on how to care for teeth fluoride varnish for children at risk for tooth decay help to families searching for a dental office dental resources to schools and daycares participation in community health fairs and wellness projects For More information contact our Prince George Office at : 250.565.7445 Or visit: http://northernhealth.ca/YourHealth/PublicHealth/DentalHealth.aspx Text Box: SFG Daycare 15 Full-Time Spaces (36-60 months old) Child-minding (7 Spaces) Childcare for children age 18 months to school age. Available for your child 3 hrs twice a week. Certifications: Early Childhood Educator, Infant Toddler Certification, Supported Child Care, Behavior Management Certification, Child safe, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention For more information contact: Carney Hill Center at 250-563-0858

Northern Interior

Children First Initiative

 

The Northern Interior Children First Initiative is an innovative community directed initiative committed to strengthening and supporting children, youth and their families in Prince George, Quesnel, Mackenzie and The Robson and Canoe Valleys.

The first six years of a child's life are critical. What happens during this time frame will have lifelong effects on their overall health, abilities, and social competencies. In addition to Early Childhood Initiatives, the Northern Interior Children First Initiative supports the Children and Youth with Special Needs Framework and Initiatives.

Explaining the work, or activities, of the Northern Interior Children First Initiative is often challenging. Community development by its very nature is somewhat nebulous. Nonetheless, the work of the Northern Interior Children First Initiative should be understood as core to the healthy development of children, youth and their families.

The goal of the Northern Interior Children First Initiative is to build upon the strengths of existing community resources in order to create an environment where children, youth and families can flourish in health, education and social development.

For more information please check out our website:  www.childrenfirstni.com