Family Programming
South Vancouver Neighbourhood Houses's family programs promote the well-being of families. Today's parents face many work and family challenges that stretch them to the limit. You are not alone. Come visit, learn, and play at SVNH. Check this site periodically for new programs and services or contact us.
SVNH's Family Support Worker and Multicultural Family Workers can provide individual support, referrals and advocacy for families who are experiencing difficulties in their day-to-day lives. If you need help or just someone to talk to, please give us a call.
Annual Membership Fee:
| Family | $6.00 |
Links to Family programs listed below:
South Vancouver Single Mothers' Support Group
Vancouver Aboriginal Family Support Program
Vancouver Aboriginal Family Drop-In
Nobody’s Perfect |
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Parenting program designed specifically for parents of 0-5 year olds. Various start dates and languages offered. Child care and bus tickets available. |
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Usually offered as a 6 week
course various times during the year. |
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Cost: FREE |
Call Wei Wei at the Neighbourhood House for more information and start dates. (604)324-6212 |
Family Drop-In |
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Program provided for parents/grandparents/ caregivers and their children aged 0-6 years. Free play, stories, songs, arts and crafts. Parent information provided. |
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Program offered Saturdays at S.V.N.H. from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 9:30-12:30 |
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Cost: FREE |
Call Wai at the Neighbourhood House more information and to register. (604)324-6212 |
Chinese Parent Support Circle |
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Weekly gathering for parents and children 0-12 years old to learn and share issues around parenting. Childcare available. Cantonese Circle at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House is now accepting new referrals. |
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Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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Cost: FREE |
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South Vancouver Single Mothers' Support Group |
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Join SVNH in partnership with the YWCA for our weekly Single Mothers' Support Group to help build support networks and to be part of a community of single moms in your neighbourhood. We know that single mothers know best, and that groups of single mothers know even better. Together with other single moms you can access companionship and increase your knowledge of community resources that are so important to shaping your success, happiness and perspective on life. |
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Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Cost: FREE Free childminding available. |
Call YWCA for more information. |
Mother Goose Program |
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An early literacy, facilitated circle time programs for parents and caregivers and their young children learning songs, rhymes and storytelling. In partnership with the Vancouver Public Library. |
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Various dates and times offered throughout the year |
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COST: Free
Funded by: Success by 6 |
Contact us at SVNH to have your name put on the waiting list. (604)324-6212 |
Toy Lending Library |
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Parents can borrow educational toys and get information on how different toys help their children's development and learning. |
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Partnered with Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre, every other Wednesday 11:15 to 12:00 noon |
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Cost: FREE |
Contact Wai for more information at SVNH (604)324-6212 |
Domestic Violence Support |
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Community-based program to enhance the effectiveness of the mother’s efforts to keep herself and her children safe from domestic violence in the home. Services include counseling, education, advocacy, information, group activities and connecting to community resources. |
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On-going |
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For more information contact Sital at SVNH (604)324-6212
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Waverley Strong Start Early Learning Program |
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Waverley Strong Start Centre provides a free early learning program for parents, grandparents, caregivers and their young children (0-5 yrs). Program includes welcome and sign-in, free play, arts and crafts, nutritious snack (please bring a fruit or vegetable to share for snack), reading/quiet time, circle time (songs, rhymes and stories), gym-outdoor activities (weather dependent), and clean-up time |
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Location: Waverley Elementary School, 6111 Elliot Street, Classroom 107 Monday to Friday - Family drop-in - 9 a.m. to 12 noon Registration required |
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Funded by Ministry of Education in partnership with Waverley Elementary School (VSB). |
For more
information contact Joni |
Also on-site at SVNH in partnership:
Vancouver Aboriginal Family Support Program |
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A First Nation's Family Support Worker is on site to work with First Nation families with children aged 0-18 years. Support services may include: peer support, advocacy, parenting and skill development, life skills training, and linking the family to community-based activities and services. |
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For more information please call (604)324-6212 Ext. 204 |
Vancouver Aboriginal Family Drop-In |
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A First Nation's worker is on-site to work with First Nation families with children aged 0-12 years. This is a specific 8 week family drop-in program being offered. |
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For more information please call (604)324-6212 |
Building Blocks Vancouver |
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Building Blocks Vancouver (BBV) is a free, confidential program that provides home-based support to first time parents with children aged 0-5 years. Childcare professionals support families by: enhancing parenting skills, strengthening family life and promoting cross-cultural healthy child development. Other BBV initiatives include milk coupons, clothing & child equipment donation office and 3 parenting groups. |
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Services are provided in Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese and English |
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Cost: free |
For more information please call 604-254-9626 |
