Dragonfly Pond

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We provide programs & services for children with complex care needs/disabilities and their families in the South Okanagan and Similkameen area.

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About Us

Dragonfly Pond’s mission statement is to support families with children 0-18 years of age who have complex care needs and/or disabilities and who live in the South Okanagan and Similkameen region.

Dragonfly Pond Family Society (DFP) is a collaboration of parents, professionals and community partners.

Input and ongoing participation by families, caregivers and professionals in the communities ensures that DFP’s programs are designed to reflect the needs of our members.

DFP’s mandate is to design and to provide services for families with children 0-18 years of age who have complex care needs and/or disabilities and who live in the South Okanagan/Similkameen Region. This region includes: Summerland, Naramata, Penticton, OK Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Keremeos, Hedley and the Similkameen

Goals

It has been determined that children with complex care needs and/or disabilities and their families in the South Okanagan need support in a variety of ways. In response to these needs, the goals of Dragonfly Pond Family Respite are to provide coordinated services that will:

  • Enhance existing programs by coordinating services and programs in a way that creates links and partnerships that will support the promotion of healthy families and strengthen support services for families.
  • Reduce isolation, burn out and crisis within families by providing a range of support services.
  • Provide community-based programs within each geographic centre to strengthen support at the community level.
  • Increase community awareness and involvement through volunteerism, in-kind contributions and financial support.
  • Reduce the need for more costly care and services through a preventative focus.

Organizational History

DragonFly Pond Family Society was initiated in January 2000 by a small group of parents/health care workers, and child development specialists. The group started discussing & accessing the range of support services available to families who have children with complex care needs.  The findings of consultants, surveys and professionals saw a need for enhanced and expanded services in our community.

In 2001, DFP became an incorporated non-profit society with a registered charitable status. Registered Charitable # 877947812RROOO1

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Dragonfly Pond Family Society
PO Box 24077
Penticton, BC, V2A 8L9
Telephone: 250-490-3305


What we do

Dragonfly Pond Family Society is committed to supporting families with children aged birth to 18 years who experience developmental and/or physical medical challenges.

We offer a wide range of programs to our members, compatible for varying ages, abilities and interests.

Participate

No referrals or medical forms are required to participate in any Dragonfly Pond programs; a $10 annual membership fee ensures families can access all services with no additional costs.

Find out more or join here! 

Dragonfly Pond Family Society

PO Box 24077
Penticton, BC, V2A 8L9
Telephone: 250-490-3305

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