Our Community Partners

If it takes a community to raise a child, then it may take more than one community agency to fully support the family that cares for that child. The following agencies and individuals have participated in community-building activities and events with Pivot Point. As such, we are proud to serve families with support from the following community professionals, agencies, and government bodies who have helped build a stronger community for us all.

Interested in partnering with Pivot Point? We’d love to hear from you! Contact marketing@pivotpoint.ca. 

 

Autism BC
	Autism BC is a non-profit, registered charity that works to provide information and support to individuals and families affected by autism since 1975. They provide support in three key areas: information and awareness, individual and family support, and education and training.
Autism Alliance of Canada | Alliance canadienne de l’autisme
	Autism Alliance of Canada is a pan-Canadian network with a broad and diverse membership of Autistic people and their families and support persons, as well as clinicians, researchers, policy influencers, service providers and organizations from across Canada.
Autism Funding Branch
	The Autism Funding Branch assists the growing number of B.C. families affected by autism who need support. They are a provincial information centre for autism and related disorders that provides information and supports to families, service providers, and community professionals across B.C.
Autism Speaks Canada
	Autism Speaks Canada is the Canadian branch of Autism Speaks, providing support to individuals with autism and their families. They work with community partners to enhance resources, improve understanding and inclusion, and advance research for those on the autism spectrum.
Community Living BC
	Community Living BC is the provincial crown corporation that funds supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities. They work with individuals, families, service providers, and community and government partners to help people to have lives filled with possibilities in welcoming communities.
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS)
	Carrier Sekani Family Services supports the health and well-being of Carrier and Sekani peoples through culturally grounded programs. They provide comprehensive services in health, child and family support, and community wellness across their Nations.
Cowichan Tribes
	Cowichan Tribes is the largest First Nation in British Columbia. Guided by strong cultural values, Cowichan Tribes provides programs and services that support the well-being, education, and development of its members and community.
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
	The Down Syndrome Research Foundation offers a wide variety of educational opportunities to children and young adults with Down Syndrome. They support individuals with Down Syndrome through pioneering and providing educational programs and services, disseminating information, and changing attitudes.
Family Support Institute
	The Family Support Institute is a provincial non-profit charitable society. Directed by families, the Family Support Institute assists and supports families who have a family member with a disability. They are the only grassroots, parent-to-parent support organization with a broad volunteer base.
Focus Disability Network Society
	Focus Disability Network facilitates networking, education and special events for professionals who service persons with disabilities. This results in increased knowledge and contacts in the industry, leveraging opportunities for improved outcomes in employment and community access for clients.
Inclusion BC
	Inclusion BC is a provincial non-profit that supports people with diverse abilities and their families. They provide advocacy, resources, programs, services, and community initiatives to promote inclusion, equity, and full participation in all aspects of everyday community life.
Langley Association for Community Living
	The Langley Association for Community Living is a registered non-profit and charitable organization supporting children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. They offer programs including family and adult respite, as well as a full range of residential supports.
Ministry of Children and Family Development
	The Ministry works together with Delegated Aboriginal Agencies, Aboriginal service partners and approximately 5,400 contracted community social service agencies and foster homes, cross-government and social sector partners to deliver inclusive, culturally respectful, responsive and accessible services that support the well-being of children, youth and families.
Pacific Autism Family Network
	The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a centre of excellence and network of supports for individuals with Autism and their families across the province. Their core purpose is to be a Knowledge Centre: Bringing together state of the art resources for research, information, learning, assessment, treatment and support.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS
	Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society supports Indigenous children, youth, and families within the city of Vancouver through culturally grounded child-welfare services. They focus on safety, healing, and strengthening connections to culture, community, and family.
YVR for Kids
	For the past 32 years the YVR airport community has joined YVR for Kids and its underlying Clear Skies Children’s Foundation in raising funds for children’s charities. The YVR for Kids annual golf tournament and gala brings together the airport community in a fun and unique way to raise funds .