Grow Along With Me - Support for Parents
Information & Support for Parents Dealing with Children with Disabilities
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
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Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders - Website: www.cord.ca or E-Mail office@cord.ca
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About Face - For Families impacted by a facial difference, for more information, please contact Hailey Pinksen @ 403-329-4280 or email hailey.aboutface@yahoo.ca . Play Group
Support for Aboriginal Families
- 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
- Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society - Offers cultural enrichment, youth mentorship & parenting programs. Phone 403-380-2569 for more information.
Nutrition Support
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Community Good Food Club - Contact your local Community Health Office in the Chinook Health Region for more information.
Family Support
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Twins and Triplets Club - Website: www.lethbridgetwinsandtriplets.bravehost.com Email: lttc_mail@yahoo.ca
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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
