Family Support & Resources

A family support worker is part of the Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC team, helping parents facing the challenges of raising a deaf or hard-of-hearing child. We offer support and information on parenting and family matters including siblings, extended family, community outreach, problem solving and communication. Periodically, group sessions are offered at Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC to provide families an opportunity to meet with other parents to discuss specific topics and to raise issues. Individual family support in-home is also available.

We offer:
  • Family support
  • An on-line parents forum and exchange (in development)
  • Networking events with other families
  • Literacy and research resources and information
  • On-site family room, computer, Internet and fax access

The Executive Director/Principal and specialist team of Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC meet individually with parents to discuss appropriate programmes for their child. Regular parent information meetings are held to provide on-going education and transition support  for families within the programme.

Interpreting Services

Professional interpreters are available free of charge for parents and other family members for meetings with professionals (on request).