Child & Family
For programs and events view our 396 Program Calendar.
Adoption Permanency Program
A program that is designed to support children and their families in preparing for permanent adoptive placements.
Learn MoreBaby's Head Start
A free pregnancy outreach program that sees women pre and postnatally until 6 months postpartum.
Learn MoreCaring Dads
Caring Dads is a 17 week group designed to support fathers in developing child-centred and abuse free relationships with their children and their children’s mother.
Learn MoreChildren & Youth With Special Needs
The CYSN Program, located in Merritt, provides group work and individualized services to children and youth with special needs between 6-18 years and their families.
Learn MoreEarly Connections
The Early Connections Program supports families in building healthy attachments through individual and/or group work.
Learn MoreEarly Years Family Navigation
The Early Years Family Navigator connects families to community programs and links them with services available for pregnant women and families with children birth to 6 years.
Learn MoreFamilies First
A home visiting support program for anyone who is pregnant or parenting a child under 6 months old. Parents can stay in the program until their child is 3 years of age.
Learn MoreFamily Preservation Program
The Family Preservation Program is an outreach service that provides intensive support to families experiencing challenges in Merritt.
Learn MoreFamily Service Program
This program provides outreach intervention services to children, youth and their families who are experiencing difficulties with parenting and family violence, and are at risk of family or placement breakdown.
Learn MoreFirst Steps
Education, life skills and parenting program for young mothers who have not graduated high school.
Learn MoreHealthy Beginnings
A weekly drop in group for parents and caregivers of children aged birth to six years. Groups are offered in various Interior communities.
Learn MoreIn-Office Counselling
We are an in-office based family counselling program offering up to 6 sessions, generally within a 90 day period, at no charge.
Learn MoreIn-Office Counselling - Supporting Families and Strengthening Communities
Supporting Families & Strengthening Communities is a partnership between Interior Community Services and the Red Cross offering free counselling services to individuals and families impacted by the 2017 wildfires. The service is available in Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton and area as well as in Kamloops.
Learn MoreMind Over Madder (Adults, Teens, Children)
Mind over Madder is a 9 week group designed to support participants to learn skills to manage conflict. Three different groups are offered to service adults, teens and children (8-12).
Learn MoreParenting, Attachment & Individual Development (P.A.I.D)
This program provides an encouraging and supportive environment for parents to learn and try new parenting and life skills.
Learn MoreSupervised & Supportive Visitation
The Supervised Visitation program provides an opportunity for children and parents to spend time together in a safe and healthy environment.
Learn MoreSupport to Family Care Network (STFC)
The Support to Family Care Network provides education, training and support to foster parents in the Thompson, Cariboo, Revelstoke, Golden, East and West Kootenay areas.
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