Connect for Kids » Parent/Caregiver Programs

Queen Mary and Westview Community School Program

kids — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:42:14 +0000

Queen Mary and Westview Community School program meets the social and recreational needs of children and families of Queen Mary and Westview schools.

The Community Project Coordinator organizes in-school and after-school programs in partnership with the John Braithwaite Community Centre, North Vancouver Community Arts Council and many others. Activities include soccer, dance, science, art classes and much more.

Parents are invited to enjoy coffee mornings, parent luncheons, parenting classes, active adventures and other fun stuff. Come meet other parents from the school and community.

For more information contact Maria Morisseau. Office temporarily located at Cloverley Site @ 440 Hendry Avenue.

T: 604-290-2384 e: mmorisseau@nsnh.bc.ca

Multicultural Helping House Society

kids — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:42:45 +0000

Multicultural helping house society is a non-profit society dedicated to helping newcomers individuals and families succeed in Canada.

604-879-3277

www.helpinghouse.org

Capilano Little Ones School

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:21:14 +0000

Capilano Little Ones School provides culturally and language appropriate preschool and kindergarten programs to 3, 4 and 5 year old Squamish Nation children.

107 Caplilano Road, West Vancouver

604-985-1515

North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR)

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:06:23 +0000

The North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program, located at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, provides child care information and resources to parents, caregivers and child care professionals. Phone 604-985-7138 for information about:

locations of child care (0-12 years) and pre-school programs
locations of drop-in and Parent Child Mother Goose programs for parents, caregivers and young children
subsidies for child care
workshops for parents and child care providers

For more detailed information, check the NSCR website.

604-985-7138

www.nscr.bc.ca

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:41:59 +0000

The Settlement Workers in Schools Program is funded through the BC government. They are located within in school districts. Their purpose is to help immigrant and refugee children adjust to school culture. The workers also increase parent involvement in their children’s education, while helping to build awareness of community and government resources. As well, a valued component of the program focuses on increasing cultural awareness and sensitivity in schools.

North Vancouver School District

William Lucas Centre 604-903-3777

West Vancouver School District

Hollyburn Shool: 604-981-1220

North Vancouver School District

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:42:12 +0000

www.nvsd44.bc.ca

North Vancouver Recreation Commission

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:54:44 +0000

The North Vancouver Recreation Commission provides recreation services in the City and District of North Vancouver. The Commission operates 7 major Community Recreation Centres, Centennial Theatre and Grant Connell Tennis Centre. All Centres can be reached through the central telephone number, the website provides full details on all recreation programs and services.

604-987-Play (7529)

www.northvanrec.com

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

Tsleil Waututh Nation Family Centre

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:08 +0000

The Tsleil Wauth Nation Family Centre prvides inclusive support and services for children and families, including child care and parent education and support.

www.burrardband.com

604-929-0693

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