Alderwood Family Development Centre

Alderwood Family Development Centre is a family-centered program designed to build on the strengths of children and families. The ONE YEAR program provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and educational services for children who are exhibiting disruptive behaviour and significant emotional difficulties.

 Services are non-residential. The following agencies collaborate in the development of services and care plans:

• Vancouver School Board
• Children’s Foundation
• Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority-Mental Health Services

STUDENT PROFILE

• children between the ages of 6-12 who reside in Vancouver and who

• may exhibit one or more of the following: seriously aggressive or disruptive behaviour, significantly defiant behaviour, behavioural and other difficulties related to FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder), significant attention problems or impulsivity related to ADHD or internalizing behaviours (e.g. anxiety, depression)

• Meet the criteria for (R) students requiring Moderate Behaviour Support or (H) students requiring Intensive Behaviour Support 

SELECTION/SCREENING

Vancouver School Board referrals must be sent to the Screening Committee. Selection and placement is made by a referral review committee (representatives from funding agencies).

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

□ Alderwood Referral Form (completed by MCFD)

□ referral to Screening form

□ psychological assessment and/or speech and language assessment (if available)

□ comprehensive medical reports (e.g. hospital, psychiatric), (if available)

□ reports from pertinent community agencies/specialists (e.g. Ministry for Children and Family Development, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority-Mental Health Services) if available

□ Individual Education Plan (IEP)

□ School Based Team minutes

EXIT CRITERIA

Students’ placements are regularly reviewed. Recommendations for placement at the end of the school year are made in consultation with Alderwood and Learning Services staff.

CAPACITY AND STAFFING

Grade 1 to 7 (6-12 years of age)

Program capacity is 16 students

2 Teachers

2 SSBs

PROGRAM LOCATION

Alderwood / Children’s Foundation