The The Childrens's Foundation (TCF) Respite Program is a resource for special-needs children and youth aged five to nineteen. Natural families receive respite for two nights per month on an ongoing basis. The program operates from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Children referred to this respite program are autistic or may have a combination of autism and other special needs. Children receive respite in the homes of foster respite caregivers who have been recruited, supported, and trained by TCF. All referrals to this program come from the funding body, Community Living British Columbia (CLBC).

Contact:  Brenda Swan, Program Recruiter/Liaison
                                        tel. 604.586.3351
                                        brenda.swan@childrens-foundation.org

                                       or

                                      Wayne Sydorchuk, Program Director
                                       tel. 604.586.3375
                                      wayne.sydorchuk@childrens-foundation.org

Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Program

This program consists of three services, all for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) whose highly complex needs are overwhelming their families’ resources. The service include::

• in-home intensive support
• long-term respite
• long-term, community-based, staffed/residential ABA teaching homes

Children eligible for this program must be under 21 years of age, have an ASD diagnosis, and have a collaborating family. All referrals must be through Community Living British Columbia (CLBC).

Contact: Helgi Remmelg, Program Director
                                        tel. 604.586.3374
                                        helgi.Remmelg@childrens-foundation.org