Services
Core Outreach Services:
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Child Development Support
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Family Support & Capacity Building
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Transition Support
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Case Coordination & Partnerships
Centre-Based Services:
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Toy Libraries
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Resource Libraries
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Parent Discussion Groups
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Playgroups
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Family Events
Who we are
NS Early Childhood Development Intervention Services (ECDIS) provide province-wide specialized services to families of young children between birth and school entry, who either have a biological risk for or a diagnosis of, developmental delay. Consultation, information, support and services designed to meet the individual needs of each child and family are delivered in the child’s home and may extend to community based programs. Services emphasize the enhancement of skills and abilities through planned interactions to promote child development and family capacity.
NS Early Childhood Development Intervention Services are offered in 8 regions across the province within 28 locations.
We are funded by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development.
There is no fee for our services.
If you are concerned about your child’s development:
NS Early Childhood Development Intervention Services has an open referral system, where referrals can be made directly by the family, or on behalf of the family with their consent. Eligibility for services is determined through an initial screening process and home visit. The eligibility criteria for services, includes a developmental delay in two or more areas of development or a risk for developmental delay based on documented biological risk factors.
For a copy of our referral form please click here:
or
For more information please contact:
info@NSECDIS.ca or 1-844-292-6730
We provide:
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Information to support your child’s development
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Connections to services in your community
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Home visiting services
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Service coordination and program planning for your child and family
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Consultation to child care and other community programs
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Assistance with your child’s transition to school