February 7, 2012
Supporting families for healthy child development. Informations for parents
 

Grow Along With Me - Support for Parents

 
Information & Support for Parents Dealing with Children with Disabilities 
  1. Chinook Autism Society - Actively supports all parents of children with Autism.  Provides ongoing feedback and suggestions to government organizations and other agencies regarding how to improve the services provided to families. E-Mail chinookautismsociety@hotmail.com or phone 403-331-3011 and ask to speak with Khristina Fowle.
  2. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) - Family support, public and professional education, and encouragement of scientific research.  Sponsors workshops, presentations and conferences.  Website: www.chaddcanada.org E-Mail: chaddlethbridge@hotmail.com
  3. Lethbridge Cleft Lip/Palate Support Group - Helps new parents understand this facial difference and supports families who encounter problems with the cleft/lip palate.  Phone Carla Hastie @ 403-315-3666.
  4. Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders - Website: www.cord.ca or E-Mail office@cord.ca 

  5. About Face - For Families impacted by a facial difference, for more information, please contact Hailey Pinksen @ 403-329-4280 or email hailey.aboutface@yahoo.caPlay Group

Support for Aboriginal Families
  1. Children's C.A.R.E. Services - Infant Preschool Development Educator Rebecca Many Grey Horses works with families to support the growth and development of Aboriginal children across the Chinook Health Region.Phone 403-329-5255 or E-Mail rmanygreyhorses@chr.ab.ca
  2. Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society - Offers cultural enrichment, youth mentorship & parenting programs. Phone 403-380-2569 for more information.
 Nutrition Support
  1. Community Good Food Club - Contact your local Community Health Office in the Chinook Health Region for more information.

Family Support
  1. Twins and Triplets Club - Website: www.lethbridgetwinsandtriplets.bravehost.com Email: lttc_mail@yahoo.ca

  2. Parenting Again - Provides support for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Website: www.grandparentingagaincanada.com

For info on how to
book your child's developmental checkup please contact:

Community Links P: 403-328-LINK(5465) TF: 1-866-355-5465

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. -Angela Schwindt