Supported Child Development Program
What is Supported Child Development?
In order to be effectively included within a childcare setting, it is recognized that some children may require some extra support or assistance.
(SCD) Supported Child Development Program is for children from ages 0-12 years that are or will be attending a child care setting. Under special circumstances, this age limit can be increased to age 19.
(ASCD) Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program is a provincially funded program that is designed to specifically meet the needs of children of Indigenous Ancestry who require additional support. ASCD programs are developed with cultural values, beliefs, and traditions in mind.
Supported Child Development Brochure 2018
Service Description:
The Supported Child Development Consultant will make visits to the child care setting. Home visits with families, team meetings to address individual needs and a range of other supports are also available through the program.
Additional supports may include:
- Individual planning and staff support to meet child-specific needs
- Consultation support around areas such as:
- How to promote effective inclusion
- Behavioral support
- How to adapt or structure the environment to meet needs
- Information about and / or access to equipment, resources, and toys
- Information about and referrals to other services
- Connecting parents to informal supports such as parent groups
What types of child care can receive support?
- Preschool
- Group Child Care
- Family Child Care
- Out of School Care
- Licensed Not Required Child Care
How often will a Supported Child Development Consultant visit?

Supported Child Development Program
Parents wishing to access services for children requiring extra support can contact Carol Kerfoot.
Contact us with Questions (please do not use for referrals):
N: Carol Kerfoot
P: (604) 946-6622, ext. 318
E: carolk@reachchild.org
L: Delta areas
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