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ਨਵਜਾਤ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਚੈੱਕਲਿਸਟ – Infant Development Checklist in Punjabi
ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਇਆ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਹੀ ਬਾਕੀ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀ ਬੁਨਿਆਦ ਬਣਦਾ ਹੈ। ਮਹੀਨੇ : 6 ਜਾਂਚ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਮੁੰਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਸਤੂ ਪਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ------------ ਖਿਡੌਣਾ ਫੜਨ ਲਈ ਯਤਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਢਿੱਡ ਤੋਂ ਘੁੰਮਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਪਿੱਠ ਤੇ ਲਿਟ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਹੱਥਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਖ਼ੁਦ ਨੂੰ ਬੈਠਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਿਯੋਗ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ।...
Announcing Reach for the Stars Gala 2023!
Please mark your calendars and join us for our heartwarming gala evening that’s all about supporting our children! Family stories, live music, auction fun and a gourmet dinner awaits you at the Tsawwassen Springs ballroom with MC Mr. Steve Darling. Stay tuned for...
Family Connections Centres 2023 Update
BC’s Ministry of Family Development new service delivery model designed for chilldren and youth with some sort of support need (CYSN) has been paused. At the time of this annnouncement, the Premier promised continuation of individualized funding or CYSN with autism...
Resources for Punjabi Speaking families
REACH website has a new resource for Punjabi speaking families who have children with special needs including autism. The REACH summary of programs in Punabi explains each program simply in one document and is found on REACH Programs page. If you were wondering about...
Art Auction for Autism 2023
REACH Art Auction for Autism fundraiser is now closed. Fabulous paintings, pottery, jewelry and sculpture were donated by local artists and REACH is so appreciative of the amazing support! The auction ran from Feb.12 - Feb.27, 2023 at noon. $7375 was raised and if...
Fraserway RV Gives Holiday Gift
(December 15, 2022) - Reach Child and Youth Development Society (REACH) had a visit from Rod Morgan, Operations Manager at Fraserway RV with a generous $5,000 donation today. It is a local example of the philanthropy Fraserway.com owner James Epp and staff extend...
REACH Gift of Speech 2022
REACH speech therapy helps children communicate their needs and wants to their parents. We're thrilled to report that generous donors provided $26,615 to children for speech therapy during Gift of Speech 2022! Thank you so much for giving children with complex needs...
REACH Diamonds & Dollars Raffle!
The Diamonds & Dollars Raffle presented by Agnes Douglas and Odlum Brown Limited ended Nov.27, 2022. Shona Bruce was the happy winner of the diamond ring and Darlene Horgan won the 50/50 and donated the proceeds back to REACH resulting in a $5030 total...
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2022
September 30, 2022 marked the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and REACH staff program proudly donned their orange shirts to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools. In addition, REACH ASCD program staff (pictured above) made...
Navigating Mental Health Services
Parent Information and Education Support Groups in English and Punjabi are offered in November: TITLE: Navigating Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Mental health issues for children and youth are often concerns that parents are seeking support for, and...
Preschool South – Afternoons Available
REACH Preschool South is an inclusive, play-based and licensed preschool. All our teachers are ECE Certified and we believe in potential! We are taking registration for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in September. Contact Susie at susieg@reachchild.org or call...
REACH AGM September 22, 2022
REACH Annual General Meeting was held Thursday, September 22nd virtually. REACH Society president Phyllis With, REACH Foundation Chair Denis Horgan, REACH Treasurer Ryan Thomas and Executive Director Renie D'Aquila attended in person in order to share information...
REACH’s Place To Be Summer Program – FULL
REACH’S PLACE (to be!) SUMMER PROGRAM IS FULL Are you looking for a fun summer experience for your 3-5 year old? Welcome to the Reach Summer Program. Our highly trained ECE staff have planned an exciting program to keep up and build summer routines, friendships and...
Behaviour Interventionists – We’re hiring!
Behaviour Interventionists implement 1:1 intervention sessions for children with Autism, while working collaboratively with an experienced support team. We're looking for BI's in the South Delta area specifically right now! If you like to work with children, we train...
Delta Hot Chocolate Fest
The hot chocolate festival supported children at REACH in the Aboriginal Supported Child Development program! The organizer, South Delta Local, offered locals extra special treats from Delta coffee shops and bakeries and $1 from each sale will be donated to REACH!!...
REACH Youth Hangout!
Are you between the ages of 18-24? We have a new group at REACH Ladner head office's youth room and have an hour of connection and friendship! Learn more in our video about this social skill building support group for neuro diverse young adults that offers friends...
Envision Financial Donates $97,000to local charities
On December 15, 2021, Michael Voros, Branch Manager of Ladner Envision brought in a cheque for $24,073 to support REACH. Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, pledged to donate $2 for each valid member vote cast online, by telephone or by text...
Premium Fencing Donates to REACH Preschool South
Premium Fencing put up a terrific fence for preschoolers at Reach Society Child Development Centre in Ladner this year. We send a big thank you to Brent and Simon Mitchell who facilitated this generous donation that keeps our 3-5 year olds safe when they're playing...
Fraserway RV donates $5,000 to REACH Gift of Speech
Reach Child and Youth Development Society (REACH) had visitors with glad tidings for their holiday appeal. Fraserway RV presented Renie D’Aquila, Executive Director, with $5000 towards REACH Gift of Speech 2021 on December 16th, 2021. Many children have speech...
Lehigh Cement supports Holiday Hampers for REACH families!
Lehigh Cement held a food and toy drive for REACH kids and Charlene Leach brought the generous donations in with the help of mom Verna and dad Tuba December 14th. REACH's Kristin Bibbs gladly helped unload the laden vehicles to be stored for distribution to REACH...
