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Educational Services for Parents

 

Babies Open New Doors Program (BOND)

#103, 4511 Marine, V8A 2K5
604 485 2  604   Fax::   604 485 9244
Website    Email

A prenatal and postnatal service providing support, resources and information for mothers-to-be and new mothers. See website for complete information.

Early Childhood Family & Support Program

Child, Youth & Family Services Society (CYFSS)  Website   Email

#202, 7373 Duncan Street V8A 1W6

604 485 3090   Fax: 604 485 4215

Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday

Community-based parent training and education groups, and limited individual support services, promoting parental competency and strengthening family life.  The focus is on prevention, and healthy child and family development.

Family Preservation & Reunification Services

Child, Youth & Family Services Society (CYFSS)  Website   Email

#202, 7373 Duncan Street V8A 1W6

604 485 3090   Fax: 604 485 4215

Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday

Parent training & support services for families who are experiencing complex problems that may be multi-generational and include such difficulties as historical abuse, grief & loss, a high degree or conflict &/or substance abuse.  Services are provided in-centre or in the family’s natural setting, as appropriate.  Includes supervised access and homemaker services as directed by the Ministry of Children & Family Development.  Referral through the ministry.

Foster Parent Association

Roxanne Penner  (w)   604 414 9335

Provides education and support for foster parents.

Meetings:  2nd Tuesday of the month 10:00 – 12:00 (call for location)

La Leche League

Karin Forsyth   604 483 4667

Website

Meetings:  Last Thursday of month; call for time and place

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program

Referrals: Public Health   604 485 8850
Information: Powell River Employment Program (PREP)   604 485 2004  Email
Website

A parenting education and support program for parents of children 0-5 that was developed nationally and is presented in every province and territory.  Locally each program series is 5-6 weekly sessions and is scheduled at least twice yearly, in spring and fall.  The program is co-facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and a trained community facilitator.  Parents have the opportunity to share ideas, tips and experiences of parenting children in their early years.  Registration is required.  The program is free and refreshments are provided at the sessions.

Pacific Care

Child Care Resource and Referral Program
#9 - 327 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 2N4

Local Consultant: Lori Burge   604 483 4544
1 888 480 CARE (2273)
Fax: 250 716 2023

Website    Email

A free referral service to parents looking for childcare.  It also provides consultation, support, liability insurance and access to a toy lending library for caregivers registered with our program.

Postpartum Depression Support

Community Health Centre (Vancouver Coastal Health)

3rd Floor, General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue  V8A 5R3

604 485 3310    Fax: 604 485 3305

Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Website

Mother-to-Mother Connections is a resource available to mothers, and other family members who are facing depression and or anxiety after the birth of a child. Support is offered through comfort, discussion and education. For more information contact a Public Health Nurse at the Powell River Community Health Centre.

Prenatal & Breast Feeding Program

Community Health Centre (Vancouver Coastal Health)

3rd Floor, General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue  V8A 5R3

604 485 3310    Fax: 604 485 3305

Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

Website

Prenatal classes for expected mothers and their partners. This six-class series is held on Tuesday evenings and couples are encouraged to sign up early on in their pregnancy.  More…

Student Mom Program (PRYSM)

Child, Youth & Family Services Society (CYFSS)  Website   Email

#202, 7373 Duncan Street V8A 1W6

604 485 3090   Fax: 604 485 4215

A partnership program with SD#47, providing support for teen parents enrolled in a secondary school program.