Child and teen health
Last updated on June 30, 2022Access information and services to help manage the health of your baby, child, or teen.
Last updated: June 29, 2022
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HealthLink BC
HealthLink BC is an online resource for health and wellness information to help you raise a healthy family:
- Babies (0 to 12 months)
- Toddlers (12 to 36 months)
- Preschool (3 to 5 years)
- Children (6 to 11 years)
- Teens (12 to 18 years)
Regional health authorities
Visit your local health authority to find information and services near you:
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Island Health
- Northern Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- First Nations Health Authority
Assistance for low-income families
The Healthy Kids Program can help with basic dental care and prescription eyewear costs for your child or teen (under 19 years of age). If you receive Medical Services Plan supplementary benefits, you may be eligible for this program.
Child Health Passport
Allows parents to plan and record their child’s vaccinations.
HealthLinkBC
Provides useful information and links to resources on immunization.
Preparing to leave foster care can be really exciting and difficult at the same time.
Moving out on your own and becoming an adult also means you will have to begin making more of your own decisions. Learn more about the services and programs there to help empower you during this transition.