Families with Special Needs
MFRCs within Canada and abroad work to support Canadian Forces families. We offer community based programming, and we are responsive to the needs of our families. Within our communities, there are families with special needs and responsibilities that care for children with special needs, have a partner with health concerns, help support aging parents and want to support a CF member with an operational injury.
Navigator Family Support Group
Connect with other parents of children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and other special needs who understand the military lifestyle. Share stories, resources and support each other in your role of parenting a child with special needs. To register, call 250–363–2640 (toll free 1–800–353–3329).
- Location: CPAC
Second Monday of the month
January 11, February 8 (Guest Speaker), March 15, April 12
6 - 8 pm
Navigator Program
The Navigator contact at your local MFRC, can assist you with your unique circumstances when it comes to:
- relocation
- preparing for an upcoming deployment
- connecting with other families in your community
- finding direction when you’re not sure who to call
Visit the Navigator website to learn about the resources available to you (English site, Francais site).
