BC North Central Region FADER Coalition

Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects Resource (FADER) Coalition

Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

"Serving Communities in the North Central and Cariboo Regions of British Columbia."

SITE SummarIES

Prince George Host Agency

Agency Name: Northern Family Health Society

Address: 2666 Queensway street Prince George, BC V2L 1N2

CAPC Regional Coordinator: Verna Blinn

CAPC Coordinator: Joanne Tazelaar

The Northern Family Health Society host the Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects Resource Coalition which administers the Community Action Program for Children funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The CAPC program offers individual and group support for parents with children ages 0-6. The CAPC Coordinator works closely with the Healthiest Babies Possible Program in order to help deliver workshops that addresses the health and development of children.

Services available:

  • Active Parenting Certified Course
  • No Body's Perfect 
  • Parent Support Circle 
  • Pre and Post Natal Parent Support
  • Special Delivery Group Workshops
  • Mother's for Recovery Support Group
  • Breastfeeding Promotion, Education, and Support
  • Drop In and/or One on One Support

For more information on Groups and Workshops Available please see the Upcoming Events Calendar

 

Quesnel

  Agency Name: Quesnel Tillicum Society

Address: 319 North Fraser Drive Quesnel, BC V2L 1Y0

Executive Director: Sandy Brunton

FASD (CAPC) Coordinator: Charlene Vankoughnett

The CAPC program is administered through the Quesnel Tillicum Society, Native Freindship Center. The CAPC Coordinator provides workshops and presentations, including storetelling with young children, intergrated case management, and support and advocacy for parents and caregivers of children living with FASD. Significant work is done around raising awareness about FASD in the community.

Services Available:

  • Fetal Alcohol and Drugs Effects Resources
  • Moms Support Group
  • Roots of Empathy
  • FASD Breakfast Club 
  • No Body's Perfect Program
  • Educational Presentations

For more information please check out the website at http://www.quesnel-friendship.org/index.htm

 

Burns Lake

Agency Name: College of New Calendonia

Address: Box 5000 545 Hwy 16 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

FASD (CAPC) Coordinator: Andrea Currie

 The Burns Lake CAPC program is administered by the Lakes District College of New Caledonia in Burns Lake. The program Focuses around FASD prevention and intervention by providing education to families, potential parents, caregivers and the community. The program also focuses on school success, through the development of socialization, communication and moter skills. The FASD Coordinators provide training, education and resources to health, Social services and education agencies with a solutions-based approach.    

Services Available:

  • Kids' Edge
  • Parenting Programs 
  • Fun Club
  • Roots of Empathy 
  • Mother Goose
  • Circle Time
  • Family Support, Education and Resources
  • One on One support
  • Parent/Child Drop-In
  • Mommy and Me
  • Community Kitchen
  • Prenatal Education
  • FASD Awareness Education

For more information please check out the website at 

http://www.cnc.bc.ca/Campuses/Lakes_District_Campus/FASD_Programs__Services___Training.html 

 

VANDERHOOF

Agency Name: Nechako Valley Community Services Society

Address: Box 1249 157 W. Victoria Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Executive Director: Tyrell Arnold

FASD (CAPC) Coordinator: Jarmila Sklenar

The Nechako Valley Community Services Society (NVCSS) administers the CAPC program in Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James. The CAPC Coordinator collaborates with parents, caregivers, educators, and early intervention teams in order to support children and their families affected by FASD. The program has been sucessfully presented in a variety of communities in and around Vanderhoof.

Services Available:

  • Roots of Empathy
  • Circle Time
  • I am Moving, I am Learning Fitness and Nutrition Groups
  • Parenting Support 
  • Community Kitchens
  • Strong Start
  • Daycare Groups

For more information please check out the web site at http://www.nvcss.ca/programs.htm 

 

Fraser Lake

Address: Box 462 Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0  

FASD (CAPC) Coordinator: Robin Hendriksen

The CAPC program in Fraser Lake is administered by the NVCSS. The program serves Fraser Lake  and the Neighboring Communities. The program provides its support from the Fraser Lake Community Health Center and upon request Educational information and Awareness sessions are held at schools in the area. Strategies, referrals, information and confidential support is provided to families, caregivers, teachers and other community professionals. 

Services Available:  

  • Roots of Empathy
  • I am Moving, I am Learning
  • Community Kitchens
  • Pre and Post Natal Groups
  • Early Literacy Activities

 

Fort St. James

Address: Box 1146 Fort St. James, BC V0J 2E0

FASD (CAPC) Coordinator: Jarmila Sklenar

The CAPC program in Fort St. James is administered by the NVCSS. The Fort St. James site provides individual support for caregivers as well as community presentations. The CAPC Coordinator conducts FASD educational sessions to students, professionals and parents.

Services Available:

  • Parent Support Groups
  • One on One Parent Support
  • Active Parenting
  • Families First Drop-In