Aboriginal Family Gathering
Aboriginal Family Gathering
Aboriginal families support group. Aboriginal families gather once a week in this social setting that offers helpful resources and workshops about self-care, health, and wellness in mind, spirit, and body. Participants also enjoy arts and crafts. Aboriginal Family Gathering teaches positive parenting and provides a way to meet new friends and have parent/child interaction within the group. Childminding is provided.
When
Thursdays at 6;00pm to 8:00pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Front Room
Cost
Free
Contact
Geraldine, geraldine.acfss@shawbiz.ca
Chinese Nobody’s Perfect
Chinese Nobody’s Perfect
Meet with other parents of young children 0 to 5 years old. Share questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent. Learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour, Discuss real-life parenting situations and work together with the support of a trained facilitator to discover positive ways of parenting. Free child minding service and bus tickets available.
When
Saturdays at 10:00am to 11:30am
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Catherine Kwan, email catherine.kwan@southvan.org, 604-324-6212 ext. 112
Chinese Parent Support Circle
Chinese Parent Support Circle
Cantonese Circle at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House is now accepting new referrals. Learn new ways to nurture and love your child. Find understanding, support and encouragement to be the parent you want to be. The self-help parent support circle is led by two trained facilitators. Confidential environment open to all parents with children and teens. The Circle also provides on-site child minding.
The second and fourth Fridays of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
At South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Free of charge
For more information and registration, please call Alice at 778-855-0976 or Paeony at 778-389-7488.
When
Fridays at 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Rec Room
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Paeony (PSS), 778-389-7488
Family Support and Domestic Violence Program
Family Support and Domestic Violence Program
This confidential, community-based program provides individualized support to women who are currently experiencing or have experienced violence in their relationships. Works with women and children to build on their strengths and enhance safety. Services include counselling, advocacy, safety planning, accompaniment, information and connection to resources. Outreach is available so women could be seen at where they feel comfortable. Accepts self and agency referrals.
For more information, please call 604-324-6212.
When
Monday to Friday at 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and Vancouver area
Cost
Free
Contact
604-324-6212
Korean Nobody’s Perfect
Korean Nobody’s Perfect
This 6 session parenting program, offered in Korean, is for Korean speaking parents with young children and provides an opportunity for sharing parenting skills, as well as, building a mutual support network for Korean caretakers. Childcare is provided.
When
Mondays at 11:00am to 12:30pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Rec Room
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Kwangyoung, email kwangyoung@southvan.org, 604-324-6212, ext. 117
Nobody’s Perfect
Nobody’s Perfect
Meet with other parents of young children (0-5yrs old); share questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent; learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour; discuss real-life parenting situations; work together with the support of a trained facilitator; discover positive ways of parenting. Free child minding service and bus tickets available.
When
TBA
Where
TBA
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Eric, email eric.lau@southvan.org, 604-324-6212, ext. 133
Nobody’s Perfect (English or Chinese)
Nobody’s Perfect (English or Chinese)
Workshop for caregivers: sharing parenting tips as well as building skills and a network for English, Chinese and Vietnamese speakers.
When
Thursdays at 12:45pm to 2:45pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Rec Room
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Eric, email eric@southvan.org
Parenting Skills in Canada
Parenting Skills in Canada
Raising children in a new country is challenging. Learn about the education system in Canada, how to best help children in schools, issues with screen-time, how to be safe on the internet and a number of other topics are covered in this fun-filled program series. Child minding is available.
Where
Moberly Elementary School
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Humaira Imtiaz, email humaira@southvan.org
Settlement / Family Counselling Services
Settlement / Family Counselling Services
Settlement services for newly arrived and long-term permanent residents is provided in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English at Sunset Community Centre and Ross Temple. Naturalised citizens can also access our services. Confidential counselling on family issues and parenting is also provided.
When
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where
Ross Sikh Temple; Sunset Community Centre
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Humaira Imtiaz, email humaira@southvan.org
Single Moms’ Support Group
Single Moms’ Support Group
Supporting single mothers towards personal and economic independence.
Come and meet other women, connect with resources, share stories and support in a friendly space. Weekly group meetings connect single moms in the community for peer support, resources and information.
Groups serve women of all ages and from all backgrounds and are based on the belief that every woman knows what she needs to achieve her goals—she just needs the opportunity to discover her potentials.
FREE Service. FREE child minding
Saturdays 10:30 am-12:30 pm
For more information or to register, contact: 604-597-8528, singlemoms@ywcavan.org
When
Saturdays at 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Rec Room
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Renee (YWCA), call 604-597-8528, email singlemoms@ywcavan.org
Social Club for Male Caregivers
Social Club for Male Caregivers
Support group and social gathering for fathers and grandfathers. Male (cis, trans, and questioning) parents share skills, knowledge, self-care advice, and build a healthy social network. Eight sessions in total.
When
Tuesdays at 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where
South Hill Neighbourhood Centre
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Eric, email eric@southvan.org
South Asian Nobody’s Perfect parenting program
South Asian Nobody’s Perfect parenting program
Meet with other parents of young children (0-5yrs old); share questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent; learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour; discuss real-life parenting situations; work together with the support of a trained facilitator; discover positive ways of parenting. Free child minding service and bus tickets available.
When
TBA.
Where
Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Humaira Imtiaz, email humaira.imtiaz@southvan.org, 604-324-6212, ext. 134
