North Vancouver City Library is located at 14th Street between Lonsdale and Chesterfield Avenues in North Vancouver. This beautiful new facility provides a viariety of programs and services for children of all ages, parents, caregivers and families.
604-988-3450
The Ayas Men Men Child and Family Services program provides supports to individuals living in the Squamish Nation. Ayas Men Men Child and Family Services has a vision for strong healthy individuals and communities working together honoring our positive identity as First Nations families and to effectively manage our resources for the benefit of future generations. Various programs may be suitable for persons with (dis)Abilities.
604-985-4111
The City of North Vancouver maintains close links with the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the North Vancouver City Library and the many agencies and organizations providing service to children and families within their boundaries. Their active Social Planning Department supports the provision of child care facilties 0-12 through zoning and licensing proposals.
604-985-7761
The District of North Vancouver maintains close links with the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the North Vancouver Public Libraries at Edgemont Village, Parkgate and Lynn Valley, and the agencies and organizations providing service to children and families within their boundaries. Their active Social Planning Department supports the provision of child care facilties 0-12 through zoning and licensing proposals.
604-987-7131
www.district.north-van.bc.ca
The District of West Vancouver is home to more than 44,000 residents. It provides a number of programs for children of all ages and their families, including extensive recreation programs, the West Vancouver Memorial Library, and many parks and playgrounds. Information about these programs and services may be readily accessed through the District of West Vancouver website. Frequently requested phone numbers are listed below.
Aquatic Centre 604-925-7210 2121 Marine Drive, WV
Gleneagles Community Centre 604-921-2100 6262 Marine Drive, WV
Ice Arena 604-925-7250 786 22nd Street, WV
West Vancouver Community Centre 604-925-7270 780 22nd Street , WV
Family Services of the North Shore is a not-for-profit agency providing counselling and parent/caregiver education and support programs across the North Shore.
Family Services of the North Shore also provides parent and child drop-in programs at the I hope family centre on West 1st Street and at Maplewood Farm. Family Support Counsellors and Parent Educators are in attendance at some StrongStart drop-in programs. Call the main agency number for further information.
604-988-5281
I hope family centre, West 1st Street
I hope family centre, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore, provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs include the core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, Breastfeeding Support and Family Support Counselling. For further information , please call Family Services of the North Shore, 604-988-5281.
I hope family centre, Maplewood
The I hope family centre at Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore, provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope, Maplewood, include the core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, Parent-Child Mother Goose, Family Support Counselling and a Clothing Exchange. For further information, please call Family Services of the North Shore at 604-988-5281.
North Shore Family & Youth 24-hour Emergency Intake Line: 604-987-1411
I Hope Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope include the Learing Together Through Play Drop-in Program, Parent Child Mother Goose, family counselling and breast feeding support. For information, please call Family Services of the North Shore.
604-988-5281
The Ministry of Children and Family Development supports healthy children and families living in safe, caring and inclusive communities. The focus is on child care, child protection, child apprehension, foster care, adoptions and the special needs index.
North Shore Intake Number: 604-981-0008
North Shore Community Resources is a not-for profit agency that provides training, information, resources and referral services for parents, child care providers (licensed, regitered and informal), ECE students and the community.
Phone 604-985-7138 for information about:
For more detailed information, check the NSCR website.
604-985-7138
The North Shore Infant Development Program provides information and support to parents and families of children (birth to 3 years) experiencing or at risk for developmental delay. Home visits, workshops and opportunities to meet other parents, including a playgoup program are provided.
604-986-1358
The North Shore Multicultural Society is a not-for-profit agency providing settlement education, interpretation and support to immigrants and refugees. Programs include parent and caregiver education programs, English classes, and information on educational, medical and health systems, housing, family issues.
604-988-2931
Family Host Program
Become a Parent Volunteer with the North Shore Multicultural Society’s Host Program. We are looking for families who are interested in volunteering 2 hours per week to help a new family settle in on the North Shore. Volunteering time is flexible and can be combined with your regular activities. This is a very rewarding experience for parents and children to learn about different cultures, make new friends, and to give back to the community. Please contact us at 604-988-2931 ext 263.
North Shore neighbourhood House is a multi-service agency providing a broad range of recreationsl, social support, community development, and indormations and referral services to children, youth and families.
604-987-8138
NSSCDP is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.
SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:
SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge.
604-988-0131
www.nsscdp.com
Parent Support Services of BC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based society that focusses on preventing child abuse and promoting healthy parent-child relationships by supporting parenting, failies and commuities.
So-Sah Latch Family Centre provides health and community services to members of the Squamish First Nation, including counselling (individual, family, and couple), drug and alcohol counselling, and community health services such as speech-language pathology and prenatal classes. Also offers an Elder’s Program that provides transportation to medical appointments, and an Adult Home Care Program that provides home support case management. The Family Program offers daily living skills support, family/parent group, Mother Bear drop-in program, and infant development workers. The Brighter Futures program offers educational workshops and activities that enhance parenting skills to parents with children ages birth to five years.
604-985-7826
The West Vancouver Memorial Library provides a wide variety of family literacy programs, including storytimes, Parent Child Mother Goose, themed book kits, and programs for parents, caegivers and child care providers. There is an extensive collection of multicultural material for children of all ages.
604-925-7400
