Infant Development Programs (IDP)
If you are concerned about your child's development, the Infant Development Program (IDP) can help. Our IDP program promotes maximum development through expert interventions, consultations and education.
The Infant Development Program is a family-centered, home-based program and serves children from birth to three years, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development.
IDP consultants work in partnership with parents and community professionals to assist in developing skills and approaches that enable families to enhance their child's development.
The IDP is an opportunity for parents to work with experts to help your child reach developmental milestones. In addition, parents may:
- Learn ways to encourage your child's development
- Meet other parents
- Discuss parenting issues
- Maximize community resources
Other services available for our Infant Development Program may include:
- Home visits to encourage progress, develop new activities and supports
- Developmental assessments and written reports
- Playgroups with parent participation
- Parent workshops or support groups
- Physiotherapy consultation
- Toy, book and video lending
- Assistance for you and your child in making the transition to a pre-school/daycare program
- Service coordination
For more information about the Vancouver Infant Development Program please contact Bonnie Barnes at bbarnes@develop.bc.ca or 604-435-8166.
You can also visit www.idpofbc.ca to learn more about the provincial Infant Development Program.
