ABOUT US
Dragonfly Pond Family Society is committed to supporting families with children aged birth to 18 years who experience developmental and/or physical medical challenges. Our society provides programs and services for children with complex care needs/disabilities and their families in the South Okanagan and Similkameen area. We offer a wide range of programs, including Dragonflies & Minnows, Spring & Summer Programming, Respitality, and Family Get Together. These programs cater to varying ages, abilities, and interests, providing a safe and supportive environment for families. Dragonfly Pond Family Society aims to provide information to parents/families, ask for donations, and offer resources for families through our website. The resources may include information about the programs, fundraising events, and online resources for families.
More about the Pond
Dragonfly Pond’s mission statement
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. This support is provided through a variety of programs in partnership with other community organizations, as well as through facilitation of information sharing about community opportunities for inclusive participation. Dragonfly Pond develops allies throughout the community, so that families feel welcomed and comfortable to participate on their own.
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.
Our Vision
To ensure that families with children under 19 who have complex care needs, and live in the South Okanagan Similkameen, feel welcome and included in all aspects of their community life. We offer service to these families who live in the following areas: Penticton, Naramata, Summerland, OK Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, and Princeton.
Our Values
● We are relentless advocates for adaptations so that our families feel
welcome and included in community activities.
● Allyship: we are committed to building and nurturing supportive
relationships so that our families feel welcome and included.
● The inclusion of and support for the whole family in our programming.
● The continuous sharing of information about any and all opportunities
available to our families.
● The importance of demonstrating the highest levels of tolerance at all
times.
Our 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:
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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.
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Reduce isolation, burn out and crisis within families by providing a range of support services.
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Provide community-based programs within each geographic centre to strengthen support at the community level.
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Increase community awareness and involvement through volunteerism, in-kind contributions and financial support.
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Reduce the need for more costly care and services through a preventative focus.
Our Story
Organizational History
Dragonfly Pond Family Society was initiated in January of 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
