Parent to Parent Support Network

When a child is diagnosed with a hearing loss, the parents often want to talk with other parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. Through a parent support network, the BC Family Hearing Resource Centre have established a means for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children throughout BC to have contact with one another.
Parents tell us that their own friends and neighbours often do not really know what it is like to have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. These parents found it helpful to have the opportunity to share experiences, concerns, and ideas with other families in similar situations.

Why A Suport Network ?

From a parent:
“When our child was first diagnosed, we felt so isolated. It seemed as if we were the only family in the world with a deaf child. The family we met through the support network helped us so much. They understood what we were going through. They had experienced similar frustrations with their child's behaviour before he was able to express himself. Now, John and I no longer feel so alone.”

From a parent:
“This was one of the most positive experiences we’ve had in dealing and coping with our child's hearing loss. We had never before seen another child wearing hearing aids! The other parents understood our worries and questions and were able to give us many useful tips.”

You can contact the BC Family Hearing Resource Centre and talk with Cathy Chow (604-584-2827 or cchow@bcfamilyhearing.com), our Family Support parent who can help you connect to other parents.