Family, Child and Youth Services

Provided by Nzen'man' Child and Family Development Centre

Offers a range of accessible, affordable, and high-quality children and family development services that honour Nlaka’pamux culture, values, and traditions.
Located within the Nlaka’pamux Nation, Nzen’man’ Child and Family Development Centre Society (Nzen’man’) is a children and family development service provider for Nlaka’pamux and non- Nlaka’pamux communities within the Nation. The following services are offered:
  • Nzen’man’ Pre and Post Natal Home Visiting: Offering support to pregnant women and new parents to make healthy choices for their babies which gives them the best chance to start healthy lives. Offers women and their families information and resources designed to support healthy pregnancies and babies, including nutrition and food vouchers, breastfeeding education and support, and infant care. We also offer Doula support as requested to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birth experience. A number of resources are also available to loan such as books, dvd's, and breastfeeding pumps.
  • Nzen’man’ Early Years / AIDP Home Visiting: Offering family’s in-home support to enhance their child’s development so that they grow up to be healthy, happy, and safe
  • Nzen’man’ Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCDP): Offering assistance to families with children with special needs who require extra supports and services.
  • The Family Place: The Nzen’man’ Family Place is a place for children and families to come together and enjoy a variety of activities and opportunities to build friendships and support.

250-455-2661 (General Inquiries)

Public email: info@nzenman.org

Website: https://nzenman.org/programs.htm

987 George Road, PO Box 490, Lytton, British Columbia, V0K 1Z0

250-378-8333 (Merritt - AIDP)

Public email: nzenmanaidp@telus.net

Website: https://nzenman.org/infantdev.htm

250-299-8786 (Lytton - ASCDP)

Public email: angela.brown@nzenman.org

Website: https://nzenman.org/supported-child.htm

250-378-5562 or 250-378-8333 (Merritt - ASCDP)

Public email: ronasc@merrittbc.net

Website: https://nzenman.org/supported-child.htm

250-299-4627 (Pre-&Post-Natal Program)

Public email: cleann.coghlan@nzenman.org

Website: https://nzenman.org/Pre-and-Post...

250-299-2583 (Early Years Program Manager)

Public email: genessa.sam@nzenman.org

Website: https://nzenman.org/infantdev.htm

Cost: No cost

Availability

Service area: Lytton, Merritt + show cities

Service area cities: Lytton and Merritt

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

Click anywhere to close