Throughout the Lower Mainland, there are many Family Places that offer support, resources, and programs for families with young children who are under 6 years old. Family Places provide help to young families to ensure their children are raised in a healthy and happy environment. Not only do these places assist parents and caretakers with the necessary resources and activities to promote the child’s development, they have drop-in and learning programs for the children too.
Four of the local Family Places are participating in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge in 2017. If you want to learn more about their programs, or wish to donate, click on their link below for more information.
West Side Family PlaceWest Side Family Place makes a difference in the lives of families.
We know that raising children can be lonely, frustrating and sometimes bewildering. West Side Family Place provides a safe space for mothers, fathers, and caregivers with young children from all backgrounds to gather and play, free from judgement or the long-term commitment of registered programs.
Please join us in support of this amazing organization and help us continue to provide a welcoming space and practical programs that support the healthy development of children in the community.
For information about how to get involved, please contact Diane at 604-738-2819.
South Vancouver Family PlaceOur mandate is to support families (with children newborn to 5 years), in building healthy relationships and community networks by providing our services in welcoming, nurturing and respectful environments. In addition, we operate a licensed preschool serving 70 local families.
Please help South Vancouver Family Place to continue offering diverse and relevant programming for vulnerable families in South/East Vancouver. Join our team as a fundraiser, get your friends to also join our team as fundraisers, or to sponsor you. Every single penny sponsored to you is donated directly to South Vancouver Family Place.
Mount Pleasant Family PlaceWe are gathering a team of passionate supporters to run/walk 5K on Sunday, June 25 to help us raise awareness to the support we give to families with young children. For forty years the Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society has been providing a safe space where families with young children can make new friends, learn new skills, and receive support.
When you join our team, you get access to fundraising tools, training, team/race day photos, team spirit and the heartfelt gratitude of families that you’re literally stepping up for. All you need is a passion for healthy families.
For more information, please visit www.mpfamilycentre.ca.
Eastside Family PlaceYou can help young children and families! Eastside Family Place is again participating in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge and we invite you to join our team or to make a donation today.
Parents often describe Eastside Family Place as a “home away from home,” a “lifesaver,” and a “microcosm of what we want the world to be.” We ARE the proverbial village raising the child!
Please help by joining & walking with us to raise funds. If that’s not possible, you can still support young children and families in East Vancouver by DONATING NOW through this page. Thank you!
