Together with the parent and other professionals, an individual program is developed. This program is designed to fit the child and families daily routine. Regular visits take place at home, daycare, or within the community. Visits are scheduled at the family's convenience.

We also provide:

  Advocacy and Support
  Referrals to Other Services
  Co-visits with other professionals
  Resource/Toy Lending Library
  Playgroup (as scheduled)
  Family support contacts
  Transition to daycare, school and community programs
  Support for involvement in community activities.

The preschool years are the most important years of any child's development. Early intervention can assist families to meet their needs through a supportive family-centered approach which helps to foster their child's development.

Benefits:

  Families gain an understanding of how to help their children learn and develop through play.
  Families also become familiar with activities and materials that meet their child's level of     development.
  Families learn about thecommunity resources and services available to them.
  Children gain and improve developmental skills, helping them reach their potential.
  Opportunities to meet other families.

  Referrals may be made by parents, professionals, or others with the parent's permission.

  Participation in the program is voluntary and there is no fee.

  The Antigonish Guysborough Early Childhood Intervention Program is directed by a local volunteer     board with representation from Antigonish and Guysborough Counties. Funding is provided by the     Department of Community Services as well as fund raising activities in the communities.