Reach Child & Youth Development Society

Support Children & Their Families in Delta, Surrey, White Rock & Langley

Believing in potential – Helping children with special needs
& their families since 1959

Child Development Centre
Serving Delta, Surrey, White Rock & Langley

Since 1959, REACH Child and Youth Development Society has served children with support needs and their families in Delta, Surrey, White Rock, and Langley, B.C. REACH is dedicated to building inclusive, accessible, supportive societies where all individuals flourish. The REACH Child and Youth Charitable Foundation fundraises additional funds to support REACH Society programs.

We offer a variety of programs and services designed to meet the needs of children birth through 25, to ensure their optimum growth and development. Whenever possible, children and youth are included in the goal-setting process. This approach empowers them and their families to make informed decisions that shape their futures, while highlighting strengths, honoring diversity and individuality, and enhancing their quality of life. By actively engaging in their own services, children and families build agency, fostering lifelong self-determination.

 

Reach Child & Youth Development Society

Preschool Parent

One year ago the extend of his language at age three was “want juice”. Now my son can come home and tell me about his day. If you don’t believe that is a miracle you are not looking hard enough.

Group Respite Parent

Invitations to go to friends houses or to have friends come to our house are far and few between. Here, nobody judges anyone, everyone is included, they are all teens…

Parent of child in Reach counselling program

What would we do without it. It’s just awesome. …I can’t rave enough about it and how it helps [my son] move ahead. I couldn’t help him in this way.

Sunny Liu

I felt I am not alone with Reach help, although I understand it does take time to improve the quality of life, especially the life of the family with special needs.

SCD Program Parent

The support of the REACH staff has allowed me to grow as a person and as a parent. Everyone at REACH is approachable. Compassion and understanding are part of their inherent nature.

Kids Friendship Club Parent

(Our son) was able to generalize and apply many of the skills he learned here into school and community. His teacher reports increased participation with peers and initializing at recess and lunch. We could really see more positive confidence performing at his piano recital and at gymnastics – thank you! “

Sibshops Program Parent

Our son is attending the Sib shop which is fantastic. It is a great opportunity for him to know there are other kids out there dealing with similar situations as him.

CONNEX Program Parent

REACH has been very, very helpful…The staff have always been very knowledgeable and helpful. My son and our family have benefited greatly…

Samir & Rajni Gandhi

We, as parents, have seen a visible difference in the communication and understanding of our child under Reach’s able guidance.

Parent of child receiving ABA

We all learned to work together, overcome obstacles….all to benefit our daughter. Thank you for helping me to grow also!

Karen Ostrom

I had so much trust in Reach, everybody was just so caring, so sensitive, so thoughtful, not just to my son but to our family.

Reach Preschool Parent

Our daughter has had her challenges and we greatly appreciate the way you’ve gently and kindly handled her separation anxiety

PBS Parent

Our consultant brought excellent ideas, strategies to improve the quality of life which will impact not only our son but the whole family.

Corey and Michelle Baker

We didn’t have any answers until we found Reach.

Parent of child receiving ABA

You gave us the best gift any parent could wish for – their child to say from his heart, “I love you

PBS parent

You have also showed us that our feelings of frustration are normal and that things will get better.

Reach For Recent News
Feb 11, 2026

BC CYSN Service Delivery Announcement – February 10, 2026

On February 10th , the Province of BC announced a redesigned Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) system, backed by a $475 million investment over the next three years […]

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Nov 20, 2025

REACH Gift of Speech 2025

Sending enormous gratitude to everyone who supported REACH Gift of Speech 2025. Our spokesperson Aidan communicated the importance of early intervention speech therapy beautifully and we reached the $40,000 goal […]

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Nov 20, 2025

Inclusive Playground Expansion – North Delta Recreation Centre

On November 18th, 2025 REACH hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the newly expanded playground at North Delta Recreation Centre. Mayor Harvie and Councillor Dylan Kruger, REACH Liaison were […]

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Sep 18, 2025

A Taste of Reach 2025

The 7th Annual A Taste of Reach fundraiser was held at Tasty Indian Bistro Thursday October 30, 2025, with local celebrity MC Fred Lee . It featured parent speakers,  delectable South Asian hors […]

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Sep 18, 2025

REACH Info Fair 2025

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, REACH in-person Info Fair was a great opportunity to learn about our programs directly from staff. Board Directors and other volunteers as well as families […]

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Sep 14, 2025

Statement on Tylenol and Autism

If you’re feeling worried or guilty about taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy because of recent news, please take a deep breath. The World Health Organization (WHO) has made it clear: […]

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Jan 11th, 2026
Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation cheque presented at Delta Hospital Dec.
$ 150,000

DHCH Foundation Supports REACH Counselling Program

REACH extends tremendous gratitude to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation for the Caring for our Community Grant Program funding to REACH Counselling program and support groups. REACH Counsellor Japneet Parmar was present at the cheque presentation and explained how counselling services supporting families with children who have developmental needs are critically important. The DHCH Foundation grant helps restore mental health to families under significant stress while ensuring that services remain accessible to those who cannot afford to pay.

Dec 22nd, 2025
REACH Fundraising Manager Sarah Kocaba and REACH Foundation Chair Sharon Schoeffel pose with Kristy Storey of the Delta Firefighter's Charitable Society and DFF IAFF Local 1763
$ 7,500

Delta Firefighters Holiday Giving helps REACH children!

Extending heartfelt thanks to Delta Firefighters IAFF Local 1763 and the Delta Firefighter’s Charitable Society for their amazing $7500 contribution to REACH on December 22, 2025! During their DECEMBER DAYS of GIVING campaign, local charities received much needed funds to support individuals and families.

Dec 10th, 2025
REACH Fundraising Manager Sarah Kocaba and Foundation Chair Sharon Schoeffel receive funds from the FVRCF
$15,000

Fraser Valley Realtors Support at-risk Youth

Nearly three dozen charities that support at-risk youth have received Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation (FVRCF) grants to support their work. Every year, the foundation gives grants to eligible charities that have applied to help at-risk youth under 29 and REACH received $15,000 to help Counselling services. “At-risk youth deserve every chance to thrive, and the charities we are supporting this year are helping make that possible,” said David Herman, chair of the FVRCF. “We are honoured to support organizations creating real, lasting change for young people.”

Read more at: https://cloverdalereporter.com/2025/12/10/373k-in-grants-given-to-charities-helping-at-risk-youth/

 

Dec 6th, 2025
Jason Grewal and Subreen Bedi, Origin Law address dodgeball players
$ 5,500

Origin Law Organizes Aid for REACH Families!

Subreen Bedi and Jason Grewal organized a dodgeball tournament with the help of Azra Mann. Players submitted a fee to play that resulted in $5500 being donated to REACH to help two families in need over the holidays. Thank you for your community support Origin Law!

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