2011-2012 Annual Report - Sto:lo Nation

communities to participate; and FOOD SKILLS FOR FAMILIES will take place alongside withthe nutrition tours.Health Support ServicesAboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP)AIDP strives to ensure that all Aboriginal children will be raised in loving and safe homes;within healthy, supportive, caring communities that practice important cultural values andbeliefs. The program works closely with parents to support their children’s growth andprogress. AIDP professionals set goals based on the family’s strengths and prior knowledgeof childhood development.AIDP is a primarily home-based program that supports and encourages families to give theirchildren the best start in life, culture-focused and offer support for Aboriginal families andinfants who may be at risk or have developmental delays. Developmental screening andassessments are provided, and individual activity plans to promote the child’s healthydevelopment are agreed upon with the children’s family. Whether the family’s needs are bestmet in group programs, educational programs, or home visits; services are always accessibleand tailored to meet the individual circumstances of each family.ABBOTSFORD MISSION CHILLIWACKDISCHARGES# OF CLIENTSDISCHARGES# OF CLIENTSDISCHARGES# OF CLIENTSChart 11- AIDP CaseloadFY 2011-20123380 5 10 15 20 25 30 35172530The program had a total fiscal yearcaseload of 72 children out of which,14 or 19% have been discharged.Accomplishments for the year focusedon the transition of the AIDP from theFraser Valley Child DevelopmentCentre (FVCDC) to Stó:lô Nation. Acelebration was held on the Stó:lôgrounds on September 6, 2011 tohonour the transfer. Otheraccomplishments included the conductof the Better Beginnings Parentinggroups, Cultural Training, MotherGoose Training, AIDP/ASCD In-ServicePage 38 of 64