Learn how to apply for our programs, including Infant Development, Child & Youth, Adult Services and Family Support, as well as how to apply for government funding.
Infant Development
Infant Development Program
As a parent or legal guardian, you may contact IDP directly, or you may be referred by a Doctor, Public Health Nurse or Community professional. You may submit referrals by downloading our IDP referral form or filling out the referral form below.
IDP Referral formFostering Early Development
Referral to this program is automatic by The Ministry of Children and Families and The Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society for all children, birth and six years, admitted to care on a care order.
For more information, please contact Amy Ris at 604-301-2819 or aris@develop.bc.ca
Child & Youth
Child Care Development Centres
If you are interested in a waitlist application for your typically developing child, please apply online with our waitlist application form below.
If your child requires additional support, please contact the Supported Child Development Program in Vancouver at 604-451-5511 (ext 1424) or in Richmond at 604-279-7010.
Waitlist Application FormLeisure Challenge
For more information, please contact the Leisure Services Manager at leisurechallenge@develop.bc.ca or 604-322-3403
Adult Services
Residential Group Homes
Referrals to Residential Group Homes must be made by CLBC. For more information, please contact us at 604-273-9778
Community Apartment Program
Referrals to Community Apartment Program can be made by CLBC or as a fee-for-service. For more information, please contact us at 604-273-9778 or Deanne Ziebart at dziebart@develop.bc.ca.
Home Share Program
Referrals to the Home Share Program can be made by CLBC. For more information, please contact Deanne Ziebart at 604-273-9778 or dziebart@develop.bc.ca.
Day Programs
Referrals to Day Programs must be made by CLBC. For more information, please contact Jackie Lanz at 604-273-9778 or JLanz@develop.bc.ca.
Drop-In Centre
Referrals to Drop-In Day programs must be made by CLBC.
Referrals for Drop-In Evening/Weekend programs are a fee-for-service and only available for clients who have registered with the Drop-In. For more information, please call 604-322-0052.
Jobs West Employment Services
For more information, please visit the Jobs West website.
Family Support
Respite Programs
Referrals to DDA Respite Services must be made by either the MCFD (Children), or CLBC (Adults). We can also offer services to those with private funding, please call us for more information at 604-273-9778 or email us at respite@develop.bc.ca
Family Support Programs
Our Family Support Groups meet monthly in Vancouver. Please see our Events page for our Family Support Group Schedule.
