Infant Child Development Program

Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake

The infant and child development program (ICDP) provides early intervention services to families of children birth to school entry who have been diagnosed with, or are at risk of a developmental delay.

Infant and Child Development Services are family-centred and child-focused, making the needs of the child and family the primary focus. Services can occur in-person or virtually.

Available Services:

Screening and assessment

Family coaching

Information and resources

Workshops and groups

Coordination with other services

Consultations with other professionals (with parent consent)

Supported transition to child care and school

Families/guardians participate in the development of intervention plans and strategies related to the intervention

This service is free and available to children from birth to school entry who live in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts (including the far north) and have, or are at risk of, a developmental delay. *PLEASE NOTE for families residing in the cities of Kenora or Fort Frances other organizations are responsible for providing these services. Please see below for a link to their websites.

Kenora and Fort Frances

Services provided by partner agencies:

Kenora

Kenora Association for Community Living

Kenora Chiefs Advisory

Fort Frances

Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services

Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services

What to Expect:

A developmental screen will be completed for the child with the parent/guardian in consultation with other members of the child’s team.
A family support meeting will be scheduled to review results of the developmental screen and facilitate family/caregiver’s decision-making around setting goals for the child.
A family support plan will be developed to identify family/caregiver needs, functional goals and strategies to meet the child’s developmental needs. Family goals will be maintained across different environments (child care & school).
If required, the ICD Consultant may refer to additional services for support.

Benefits of Early Intervention

Connecting with a Developmental Consultant can equip you with new skills and help you to identify the next developmental milestones and ways to encourage progression towards them.
Understanding your child’s development can identify a need for Early Intervention for areas that require additional support. Early Intervention can lessen the need for supports in school and later in life
Your Consultant can coach and support you in methods to achieving developmental goals to increase your comfort working on new skills with your child.
Your consultant can connect your child with additional supports and professionals who can specifically target areas requiring support.

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