Our mission is to support families with young children in building healthy relationships and community networks, by providing services and programs in a welcoming, nurturing and respectful environment.
“The programs made my family more aware or child development and building strong relationships.”
“My kids enjoy meeting different children and enjoy meeting new people as well.”
“I have learned to socialize with other ethnic groups, learn their culture, language and how they care for their children.”
“Family programs made a big difference for me and my children.”
“Family place programs have given my child an opportunity to interact with children her age and expand her motor skills and language skills.”
“South Vancouver Family Place is a great place for my kids to learn and make friends.”
May and June Update
We are all getting ready for the Summer months with some programs winding down and others up! At South Vancouver Family Place on Nanaimo location we will be open throughout the summer months.
We will run a summer preschool at Kidscare Preschool from July 3 to August 27. We are now accepting registrations. Space is limited so register early at our main office.
Fraserlands Family Place will stay open for the month of July (closed in August). This program is open for families in that community as we can easily get overcrowded at this very busy drop-in.
For the month of May our focus is on doing a membership drive, so please visit any of our centres and inquire about signing up for the small fee of $10.
What does Membership mean?
- It shows our various funders that you support our organization
- A membership means that you have an interest in how we are governed or how we run our organization.
- It means that you may be interested in attending our Annual General Meeting (June 21, 2012) and that you will make a commitment to attend and participate in the meeting.
- In the future you may be interested in volunteering by joining the Board of Directors
- To become a member you make a formal application as well as pay a $10 annual fee.
- Members are also eligible to receive email newsletters and have priority to register for some programs.
Supporting our Organization
Many of you may not have the time and interest in the governance of our society, however, you may still want to show your support by:
- Making a cash donation to the organization. Donations of $10 and over will get a tax receipt.
- Volunteering your time or donating gently used children's toys and clothing.
- Writing us a little message about the importance of our organization to your family. We can use these for when we request for funds to run our programs.
Thank you for your support in all of this and we hope this information helps to clarify membership and support.
Please mark June 27th as our big event at Moberly School and Ross Park (1000 East 59th). This event will also be an opportunity to celebrate our 35th anniversary as a Family Place.