Community Living Services for Children,Youth & Families
Providing group and one to one
services for children, youth and families - helping to develop new social
relationships, participate in community activities and build independent
living skills.
Community Living Services
Community Living Services provide goal directed, child focused support
services directly to the children, youth and families to meet the needs
where the child(ren) requires extra educational, medical,
social-environmental support to enhance or improve their health,
development, quality of life and integration into the community. This
includes children and youth with impairments that limit their ability to
participate in their daily activities at home, in school, and in their
communities.
Offered are three peer/socialization groups for ages 6 though 18 years old
as well as Ministry appointed one to one support.
Eligibility for the Programs
Participants between 6 - 18 years old may include one or more of the
following impairments:
 | Social, emotional, behavioural issues |
| Self-help/advocacy |
| Communication (speech, language, hearing) |
| Sensory/motor development |
| Exceptional health needs |
Programs Description
Friday Night Social Group
Group 1 (15 - 18 year olds)
Group 2 (11 - 14 year olds)
The Friday Night Social Group will work on an alternating schedule of
every other Friday. these groups from 4:30 - 8:00pm with dinner
provided. The groups will be participant driven and focus on
peer/social interactions and highlighting "Fun, Friends and More Fun".
Saturday Morning Energizers
(6 - 10 year olds)
The Saturday Morning Social Group will run alternating Saturdays from 10:00am - 1:30pm.
Bagged lunches are to be provided for your child - kitchen and microwave
facilities may not be available for use. This group will be
participant driven and focus on peer/social interactions with a strong focus
on physical activities. "Fun, Friends and Trying New Things"
Program Expectations
| Participants are expected to be transported to and from activities by
parents and/or caregivers unless otherwise specified |
| Participants are asked to arrive on time as not to delay the days
activities |
| Participants are to be wearing and/or bring appropriate clothing/heat
for the days activity |
| Participants should bring their own bagged lunch unless otherwise
indicated |
| Participants are expected to engage in the days activities in a safe
and appropriate manner, causing no harm to themselves or other individuals
within the program |
| Most importantly, participants are expected to have FUN!!! |
To Access Service
Families must have a referral from the Ministry of Children and Family
Development obtained through your Social Worker. For more information
please contact Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services at 604-463-8226.
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