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About SCD What is Supported Child Development? Supported Child Development (SCDP) is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.
SCDP provides the following services to
support children, families, and child care providers:
SCDP operates under the principles of
inclusion and family centered practice.
SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent
consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is
voluntary and free of charge.
Approximately 9500 children per year
access ASCD/SCD services. The
program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
How does the Supported Child Development
Program work?
SCDP
professionals offer planning, assessment, training, resources and hands-on
support to successfully include children with extra support needs in typical
child care settings.
SCDP is a
family centred program that is voluntary and free of charge. Parents may
self-refer or, with parent permission, referrals may come from community
professionals such as Infant Development Consultants, Speech Language
Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Family Doctors, Public
Health Nurses and Social Workers.
SCDP programs
have Local Advisory Committees (LACs) that involve parents and other key
community and government partners in program planning, decision-making, and
service delivery. A Provincial Steering Committee has been established to
provide guidance and support at a provincial level.
For more information about the Supported
Child Development Program, click here to go to the Supported Child
Development Program Policy and Procedures Manual (Feb 2005). How do I find a Supported Child Development Program in my community? Supported Child Development is offered
through community agencies. To find your nearest Supported Child
Development program
click here to find a map of
British Columbia that shows all of the Supported Child Development programs in
the province. Follow the links to find contact information for each program.
You may also contact your local Ministry for Children and Family Development
(MCFD) office. Who provides funding for SCD?
The Ministry
of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is responsible for funding for
Supported Child Development Programs. The Ministry contracts with
community agencies to deliver Supported Child Development services.
What is the Special Needs Supplement? A Special Needs Supplement (up to $150) is available for parents of children designated with special needs who are eligible for child care subsidy. This supplement will help children with special needs access inclusive child care settings.
How can I find more
information on Child Care Subsidy?
Some families may be eligible for
child care subsidy to assist with child care space fees. Click here for
more information on child care subsidies. More child care information can be found
on the
Ministry of Ministry of Children and Family Development website.
What other programs provide services for children with extra
support needs?
Children
receiving Supported Child Development assistance may also receive other MCFD
services such as funding for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD), respite and behavioural supports,
Early Childhood Development (ECD) services such as Early Intervention Therapy
(EIT), Aboriginal Supported Child Development,
the Infant Development Program
(IDP), and
Aboriginal Infant Development Program. Contact your local Supported
Child Development program or MCFD office for more information about these
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