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Parent Support Services of Bc

kids — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:59:02 +0000

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.

www.parentsupportbc.ca

District of North Vancouver

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:10:36 +0000

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

City of North Vancouver

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:05:35 +0000

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

www.cnv.org

Ministry of Children and Family Development

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:48:32 +0000

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

www.gov.bc.ca/mcf

District of West Vancouver

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:54:57 +0000

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

www.westvancouver.ca

North Shore Supported Child Care Development Program

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:49 +0000

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:

Individual planning to promote each child’s development
Training and information for families and child care providers to help each child’s development
Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers.

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

So-Sah-latch Family Centre

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:28:31 +0000

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

www.squamish.net

Family Services of the North Shore

kids — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:54:28 +0000

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 1^st 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

www.familyservices.bc.ca

I hope family centre, West 1^st 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

www.familyservices.ca

North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS)

kids — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:53:13 +0000

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

www.nsms.ca

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 Infant Development Program

kids — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:07:17 +0000

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