Aboriginal Family Gathering
Aboriginal Family Gathering
[ Currently not running ]
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.
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Front Room
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Chinese Parent Support Group
Chinese Parent Support Group
Regular gathering for parents to chat, practice simple conversational English, do exercise/yoga as a group, exchange information, share parenting experience, ask questions, and more!
When
Every 1st Tuesday of the Month from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where
Southside Hub - 8118 Fraser Street
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Catherine Kwan at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112 OR 149
Other Details
Program delivered in Cantonese and Mandarin
Family Support Services
Family Support Services
Providing support, resources and referrals to families through:
- community resources
- childcare information
- parenting support
- sudsidy applications support
Support offered in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog.
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
[ English, Cantonese, Mandarin ] Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112
OR
[ English, Tagalog ] Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 149
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
Family Swim Time
Family Swim Time
Free entry to public swimming. Parents will need to accompany children at all times. Registration open every Wed at 9AM at slotted.co/fdiswim
When
Tuesdays from 1:30pm
Where
Killarney Community Centre
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
For more information please contact fdi@southvan.org
Other Details
Pre-registration required. Registrations open every Wednesday at 9am. Please register at slotted.co/fdiswim.
Family Wellness and Information Monthly Workshops
Family Wellness and Information Monthly Workshops
Once a month on Zoom. To view the details for the workshop of the month, follow the South Vancouver Early Childhood Resources Facebook Page for more info and updates.
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
[ English, Cantonese & Mandarin ] Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112
[ English & Tagalog ] Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 149
Other Details
Languages: English, Tagalog, Cantonese & Mandarin
Filipino Parent to Parent Support Group
Filipino Parent to Parent Support Group
Regular gathering for parents to:
- chat and practice simple conversational English
- do exercise/yoga as a group
- exchange information
- share parenting experience
- ask questions and more!
When
Every 1st Tuesday of the Month from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where
Southside Hub - 8118 Fraser Street
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 149
Other Details
Pre-registration required. Program delivered in Tagalog & English.
Mother Goose Baby Song & Rhyme Time
Mother Goose Baby Song & Rhyme Time
[Currently not running]
For new parents with babies 0-24 months to meet other parents and learn rhymes/songs/stories together. Offered in English in collaboration with Vancouver Public Library.
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 603-324-6212 EXT 112
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
[Currently not running]
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.
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Catherine Kwan, email catherine.kwan@southvan.org, 604-324-6212 ext. 112
South Asian Settlement & Family Counselling Services
South Asian 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
Other Details
Serviced in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English.
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.
Where
YWCA
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
For more information or to register, contact: singlemoms@ywcavan.org
Summer Family Time at the Park
Summer Family Time at the Park
For parents and their children 0-6 years old to learn, play, and sing together.
Activities include story time:
- circle time
- arts and crafts
- & more!
When
Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where
Tecumseh Park
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112
Other Details
Program delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin & English.
No pre-registration needed.
Summer Family Gym Time
Summer Family Gym Time
A free drop-in program for children aged 0-6 and their families to build connections while enjoying movement based activities in the gym!
When
Wednesdays from 10:15am to 11:45am
Where
Sunset Community Centre - Gym
Cost
Free
Contact
Monet at monet.yabut@southvan.org
Other Details
Program spoken in: English, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi, & Tagalog
No pre-registration required.
Summer Family Event
Summer Family Event
For children aged 0-6 and their families and caregivers to build connections while enjoying songs, play, arts and crafts, and learning exploration! Come join us for some fun in the sun!
When
July – 8 & 22.
August – 4 & 19.
10:30am to 12:00pm
Where
George Park
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org
Other Details
Program spoken in English, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi & Tagalog
Summer Pop Ups
Summer Pop Ups
Come join us in the Summer sun for music, games, stories, toys, and connections in the park!
When
Mondays from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Bi-weekly Fridays from 4:00pm-5:30pm
Where
Memorial South Park
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
For more information please email: fdi@southvan.org
Other Details
Program spoken in: English, Arabic, Spanish & Tagalog
