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Burns Lake This program is for any child who had prenatal exposure to alcohol (wine, beer, hard liquor), social drugs, some prescription drugs and some over the counter drugs. Kids' Edge provides: Information and strategies for parents, foster parents, caregivers and teachers who are concerned about alcohol/drug affected children. Fact-based, confidential information and support about alcohol use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Intervention and support to children age 0 to 6 who may be affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, including assistance with pre-reading, pre-math and social skills. Community education and awareness. Community access to a FAS/pFASD Resource Lending Library. Referrals to other child resources when needed. Confidential information for anyone wanting to learn more about FAS/pFAS. Fort St. James There have been two main focus areas in Fraser Lake. The first has been on education and prevention. My efforts have been mainly in the elementary schools in attempt to assist the staff to understand the challenges created by the different learning styles and behaviours, and to educate them around possible strategies. I have also done presentations to parenting groups, CAPP classes, and Grade 6/7. In these sessions I have focused on the effects of alcohol and drugs during pregnancy, striving to educate and inform potential parents of the risks. The second area has been the support of parents and caregivers of affected children. Activities include education, strategies, advocating for respite care and classroom aides, as well as co-ordination of services and networking with other agencies and professionals. Fraser Lake The Fraser Lake Fetal Alcohol and Drug Support and Resource Program consists of one worker who works 15 hours a week. Services are provided from the Fraser Lake and area Community Health Centre. The program focuses on intervention and support of children aged 0 to 6 who may be affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs. Strategies, referrals, information and confidential support is provided for families, caregivers and teachers. As well, the worker is involved in the co-ordination of services and advocates within the system when necessary. Another area of focus is networking with other community agencies and groups to provide and support such programs as You Make The Difference, Mother Goose Parent and Child, and the Parenting Support Program developed by the worker from Vanderhoof. Another service of the program is the education of the public as to the risks and effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy through presentations and workshops to schools, community groups, school staff, and partner agencies. Prince George The CAPC program enhances our pregnancy outreach program services. The goal is to provide comprehensive services for pregnant and parenting families with substance misuse issues. Weekly groups, designed to reduce social isolation and provide support, include: Mother Goose, Parent Support Circle, Cooking Club, and Special Delivery Club. Transportation vouchures, child minding and lunch provided. Individual education and support to pregnant and parenting women with substance misuse issues; community consultation, referral and follow-up. Community Workshops and presentations to promote community awareness of the Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects and other related issues. Quesnel No submissions at this time Vanderhoof The FASD worker performs FASnet Assessments on a regular basis and receives the referrals from several sources. Referrals come from the schools, the parents and the Ministry of Children and Families. These tie in with other services that the town has dictated the need for. The FASD worker is involved in giving presentations to high-school students and has developed material currently being used within School District #91. Presentations are also provided for junior schools and these are followed by one on one information given to help cope with FASD affected students. Regular support is provided for both natural and foster parents of FASD children. The FASD worker is in the process of developing a twelve-week parenting program at the Sai'Kuz reserve with the family worker form the reserve. This program is specifically designed for FASD parents who have heavy involvement with the Ministry of Children and Families. |
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