The Centre for Child Development
@centreforchild.bsky.social
The Centre has been helping children with special needs reach their potential since 1953, working to overcome societal barriers for those with disabilities & empower vulnerable kids & families. Support us with donations: https://www.the-centre.org/donate
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. It’s important to care for our mental health & consider the mental health of those around us. By sharing & supporting each other, we can reduce the stigma of #mentalhealth issues. Support: buff.ly/v5bXLUK bit.ly/4eO8MLo bit.ly/4dG0zrq bit.ly/3Yh38Mb bit.ly/3zSR8qT
The Centre will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. From all of us at The Centre, we wish everyone a safe, happy and warm Thanksgiving long weekend! #happythanksgiving #longweekend #thankful
Just over a week to get your tickets for our Gala of Hope on October 24- deadline is Oct 15 @ midnight. Tickets are going fast- don't wait, get yours now: bit.ly/centregala2026 Sponsor: bit.ly/centregala20...
October is Occupational Therapy Month! Thank you to all our amazing OTs who help our kids improve their fine motor skills, used for important daily tasks! More info about The Centre’s OT services: buff.ly/um2gkXH 👏💕 #otmonth
DYK there’s about 18million people around the world living with #CerebralPalsy. The Centre was started in 1953 by parents organizing transport for their kids with #CerebralPalsy. We’ve grown to serving kids with a wide range of abilities and conditions, working with families to highlight
It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. What are some things we can do to reduce risks? Listen to children, communicate supportively. Create opportunities to share feelings, opinions, views. Let them know you support and believe them, and will help them.
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Centre for Child Development is closed today to allow all to reflect, learn and gather at community events. buff.ly/8A2HNyK nctr.ca The National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Centre for Child Development will be closed tomorrow, September 30. Information about this important recognition day: buff.ly/8A2HNyK nctr.ca bit.ly/3XCl82d bit.ly/3zJCx0R National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
We're so excited that BM Group is joining us as again, this year as Wine Sponsor at our upcoming Gala on October 24! Don't wait to get your tickets to join us for a wonderful evening supporting vital services for #specialkids: bit.ly/centregala2026 Sponsor: bit.ly/centregala20...
We’re grateful to our friends at Westland Insurance for hosting our Board AGMs and Planning session today- thank you for supporting our vital planning day!! #community #support #generosity
DYK- our Gala raises funds for critical programs helping kids with support & special needs: Casting & Splinting, Equipment Team, our unique hydrotherapy pool, interpretation services, and Sophie's Place.
Prenatal alcohol exposure is preventable with the right supports & when communities take action to promote health & build strengths! We all play a part in supporting people with FASD & supporting healthy pregnancies. Learn more: buff.ly/fCUlr4o #FASDMonth #RedShoesRock #EveryonePlaysaPart
A huge thank you to our dear friends at the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation for their ongoing support: they're joining us again as a Silver Sponsor at our upcoming Gala on October 24!
DYK that 4% of Canadians have #FASD? Talents, strengths, and abilities should be recognized and celebrated at all times, especially during #FASDMonth. When we work together, we create environments where people feel supported, valued, and able to succeed.
The Centre is closed today for Labour Day. We hope everyone is having a safe and happy #LabourDay long weekend!
The Centre will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. We hope everyone has a great #LabourDay long weekend!
FASD is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and September is #FASDMonth! By learning, supporting one another & sharing knowledge, we build collective support for a society where individuals with FASD & their families can thrive. Learn more: www.canfasd.ca. #RedShoesRock #EveryonePlaysaPart
Last day to take advantage of Early Bird ticket pricing for our Gala of Hope on October 24! Don't wait- get your tickets now to get a deal AND help support vital services for #specialkids! Register: bit.ly/centregala2026 Sponsor: bit.ly/centregala20... #specialneeds #giveback #community
We're excited to welcome our new friends at Windsor Plywood Foundation, joining us as a Gala Bronze #Sponsor! Thank you for helping support vital services for #specialkids! bit.ly/centregala2026
Thank you to our friends at Coast Langley Hotel & Convention Centre, joining us again as our Gala of Hope Venue Sponsor. We’re grateful to all our returning partners for their sponsorship support! bit.ly/centregala2026
We're excited to welcome back our friends at The Bennett Family Foundation, joining us as our Gala of Hope Bronze Sponsor! Thank you for making a difference for so many #specialkids in our #community! Early Bird tickets are still available- get yours now: bit.ly/centregala2026
We're so grateful to our friends at the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society for their continued support of The Centre & the kids we serve. We're honoured to have them as our Champagne Sponsor for this year’s Gala of Hope! There’s still time to get your Early Bird tickets: bit.ly/centregala2026
Just a few weeks left to take advantage of our special Early Bird ticket pricing for our Gala of Hope- The World is Your Oyster on October 24! Early bird ends August 24- don't wait, get your tickets today for an evening of glamour, helping change lives! bit.ly/centregala2026 bit.ly/centregala20...
The Centre is closed today, Monday, August 3 for BC Day. We hope everyone is having a happy and fun-filled BC Day weekend!
The Centre will be closed on Monday, August 3 for BC Day. From all of us at The Centre, we wish everyone a safe and happy BC Day weekend!
Thank you to all the sponsors, golfers, volunteers & donors who joined us and made our Golf Tournament such a success! With your incredible generosity, we were able to raise OVER $95,000 gross to support vital services for so many kids with #specialneeds!
Thanks to our friends at Walnut Grove Travel for helping us make a difference for #specialkids today!!
Thank you Westview Landscaping for joining us today, making a difference for so many kids & families!!
