Welcome to our fourth annual online Kid Connection Newsletter. We're thrilled to once again bring you updates on the CDC, our events and services, details on local community events, and child development tips and information. Our Annual General Meeting will be held this September, and all caregivers are invited to attend. ...
What’s up in PT?
This past year we had 598 children on our caseload ages 0 – 19 years old. It was a challenging year again with multiple staff changes. We said a temporary good bye to Sandy V. and were very happy to welcome back physiotherapists Bobbi T., Regan D., Eric C. (a...
Supported Child Development 2024 Update
SCD Consultants partnered in training of quality educators in the field. Candis continued as an instructor with CNC, and in November 2023 Julia took on a role of Practicum Supervisor. Julia and Oby sponsored a second-year practicum student April -June 2023. Sadie was a practicum mentor for a student for...
2024 Child and Family Services Update
The Child and Family Services position was funded as a .5 FTE starting in September 2023. The Child Development Centre (CDC) has experienced a rapid increase in referrals for 3–5-year-old children with complex behaviours and parental challenges. Although the position is .5 presently CFS is trying to assist children and...
News from Speech-Language Pathology 2024
There continues to be a high demand for speech-language pathology (SLP) services. We had a record number of children on our caseload/waitlist at 450. At the same time, we have had staffing challenges with difficulty recruiting staff to fill vacancies. We welcome Ben, SLP who recently joined us to provide...
OT Update 2024
The occupational therapy section has exciting news this year! Along with our current staff: Pat (Lead Occupational Therapist), Karissa, Sam T & Jenne we have recruited two other therapists. Nicole who will join us in August and Kyla who will join in September. Sam HJ will be on Maternity leave from July 2024 to June...