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 |
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 |
Family Drop-In at Marpole-Oakridge Family Place |
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Family drop-in program for parents and caregivers and their young children. Partnership between SVNH and Marpole Family Place. |
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Monday afternoons 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
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Cost: FREE
Funded by Success by 6 |
Call Wei Wei at SVNH for more information. (604)324-6212
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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. |
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Fridays, 6:30-9:00 p.m. |
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Cost: FREE |
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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 Kiran Takhar at the Neighbourhood House (604)324-6212
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Also on-site at SVNH in partnership:
Vancouver Aboriginal Family Support Program |
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A First Nation's worker is on-site to work with First Nation families with children aged 0-12 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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Mondays from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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For more information please call (604)324-6212 |
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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Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. |
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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 |
