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MACL provides a wide range of meaningful, quality services to the community of Mission.
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SCD Program

CYA Program

Respite

Family Support

Kaleidoscope Childcare

Supported Child Development Program

MACL’s Supported Child Development (SCD) Program partners with families and professionals to help children with developmental disabilities, delays, or extra support needs thrive in community childcare settings. Our services include:

  • An individualized plan for your child that respects your family, culture, and values
  • Training and resources for both families and childcare providers
  • Promoting inclusion for children requiring additional support
  • Helping families access information and services
  • Providing funding to childcare programs for additional staffing supports
  • Collaborating with childcare providers to develop strategies and resources tailored to your child’s needs

We work with all types of childcare settings, including licensed group care, family care, out-of-school care, preschool, in-home care, youth programs, and license-not-required (LNR) care.
SCD has proudly served the Mission community since 1989.

How to Access MACL’s SCD Program

Parents can contact SCD directly, or children may be referred by community professionals such as Infant Development Consultants, Therapists, Public Health Nurses, Doctors, or Social Workers.

As Mission has grown faster than our funding, we currently have waitlists for intake, consultant support, and additional staffing funding. To ensure fairness, MACL uses a waitlist priority tool to guide extra support allocation. This tool considers factors such as referral date, time on the waitlist, child’s age, family circumstances, level of support needs, and the capacity of the childcare program.

Each child’s placement on the waitlist is reviewed quarterly. For more information, contact Amy Adrian at 604-826-9080 ext. 280.
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Child and Youth Activities

MACL’s Child and Youth Activities (CYA) Program is a one-year skill development and activity program for eligible children and youth up to age 19. With a strong focus on building social skills, support workers engage participants in learning, social, and recreational activities within the Mission community.
The program is designed to grow with each participant—children and youth may start in a one-to-one or two-to-one setting and transition into small group options as their skills develop. Structured to foster growth, the CYA Program provides opportunities to build abilities, gain confidence, and form lasting friendships.

MACL’s CYA Program can be accessed through a referral from the Ministry for Children and Family Development.

Respite

Our respite program provides temporary rest and renewal for primary caregivers of a child or youth with a disability. Respite may be as short as a 24-hour period, but can also be for longer periods of time. We match individuals with screened respite contractors who share interests and activities with persons served, and who are willing to provide short-term support.
Individuals receiving respite have opportunities to develop new relationships with other families and friends, and experience different community events and other enjoyable occasions.

Services are available by referral from Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

Enquire about becoming a respite contractor.

Family Support

Family Support Services offers assistance to families with children, youth, or adults who have special needs. Our goal is to connect families with the resources available in the community and provide guidance every step of the way.

We help families and caregivers navigate referral and assessment processes, and offer support in understanding and completing the necessary documentation to apply for a variety of services and benefits.

Family Support MACL’s Family Support Services can be accessed through a self referral, contact us for more information.

Kaleidoscope Childcare

Kaleidoscope Childcare is MACL’s newest centre for kids to learn, play, and grow! Serving children from birth to 12 years, we offer Infant Toddler, 3–5, Preschool, and Out of School Care programs. With caring educators and a variety of fun, hands-on activities from art and music to outdoor play and community field trips. Kaleidoscope is a safe, supportive space where every child can shine.
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