Child & Family Programs

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society offers a range of programs to support the health, development, and cultural connection of Indigenous children and their families. Whether you’re navigating early childhood milestones, school-age transitions, or ongoing developmental needs, our programs are grounded in cultural safety, community care, and family connection.

  • Indigenous Supported Child Development (ISCD) helps families of children from birth to age 18 with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges through in-school and at-home support.

  • Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) supports families with children from birth to age 6 through developmental screening, home visits, and play-based learning.

  • Turtle Hut Program provides monthly cultural and creative programming for Indigenous children aged 7–11, encouraging social development and cultural identity.

  • Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) offers drop-in groups, parenting support, outreach, and culturally safe activities for families with young children (prenatal to age 6)

Explore each program below to find the support that’s right for your family.

The Indigenous Supported Child Development program supports families through in-school and at-home care for Indigenous children. Whether your child is experiencing behavioural challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, is believed to have a disability, or has been diagnosed with one, ISCD is here to help. Our team takes an Indigenous-centered, relationship-based approach to foster connection, community, and success. What We Offer
  • In-school supports
  • At-home supports
  • Screenings and assessments
  • Group events for children and families
  • Community engagement opportunities
Who Can Access This Program This program is for Indigenous children from birth to 18 years of age who:
  • Experience behavioural or emotional regulation issues
  • Are believed to have a disability
  • Have received a disability diagnosis
How to Connect Intake forms can be provided upon request. Referrals are welcome from professionals or directly from families. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact: Mackenzie K. – ISCD Team Email:

The Aboriginal Infant Development Program offers home and community-based support for urban Indigenous children from birth to age 6. Participation is voluntary, and services are grounded in a culturally sensitive, family-centered approach that supports early development and connection.

What We Offer
  • Developmental screening and assessments
  • Home and community visits
  • Playgroups and early learning opportunities
  • Toy lending library
  • Referrals to community resources based on your family’s support plan
Who Can Access This Program

This program is open to families of Indigenous children from birth to 6 years of age. AIDP is especially helpful for families who have questions or concerns about their child’s health, growth, or developmental milestones. Self-referrals are encouraged, and participation is always voluntary.

How to Connect

Families are welcome to reach out with questions or to join the program.

Email:
Phone: 250-300-4416
Fax: 250-861-5514

Referrals are accepted from:
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Community resource workers
  • Health care providers

The Turtle Hut Program meets once a month to support school-aged Indigenous children through cultural, creative, and community-based activities. We focus on helping children stay connected to their culture while developing social skills, building confidence, and having fun.

Our goal is to promote health and wellness through consistent community engagement, cultural learning opportunities, and connection to Indigenous identity in a safe and supportive space.

What We Offer
  • Cultural and land-based activities
  • One-on-one support
  • Help accessing community resources
  • Nutritional information and community kitchen activities
  • Fun, creative, and play-based experiences
Who Can Access This Program

Open to Indigenous children aged 7 to 11. All activities are voluntary and designed to foster inclusivity, cultural connection, and personal growth.

How to Connect

To register or learn more, contact: Ashley Power
Phone: 250-859-5875

The Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) supports the health and well-being of young children and their families through inclusive, culturally safe, and family-centered programming. Goals of the Community Action Program for Children Improve healthy child development by:
  • Improving parenting skills and parent-child relationships
  • Decreasing social isolation
  • Increasing child self-esteem
  • Providing child-focused activities, such as preschool programs and playgroups
Promote and create partnerships within communities to:
  • Actively involve the people they serve in the planning, managing, developing, delivering, and evaluation of their programs
  • Strengthen community capacity
  • Support vulnerable children and their families
What We Offer
  • Nutritional support and collective kitchens
  • Family resource centres
  • Parenting classes and drop-in groups
  • Child health and development activities
  • Outreach and home visiting programs
  • Specialized programs, such as support for mothers dealing with substance use
  • Culturally safe environments for children and families to explore their culture and stay connected in the community
How to Connect

To register or learn more, contact: Ashley Power
Phone: 250-859-5875

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The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society respectfully acknowledges that it is located in the beautiful Central Okanagan Valley, located in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Okanagan Nation (Syilx People).

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