Family Centre
At JBCC’s Family Centre, we offer a variety of resources for the whole family. We have programs that cater to parents, their children and even their grandparents. You can be assured that our staff are experienced parents with backgrounds in community or family development. We welcome you to visit the Centre and participate in our many drop-in programs, and upcoming special events.
Drop-in Programs
Our Drop-in programs help enrich your children’s learning abilities and social skills, as well as educate parents on health and issues that affect them. Most of our programs are free and are designed for parents and children under the age of 6. Each day offers a different program that the whole family can benefit from.
Monday 9:30 – 11:30 am & 12:30-2:30 pm |
LoLo Drop-In |
| Tuesday 9:30-11:30 am | Circle of Care |
| Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm | Family Services Parent Education Nights |
| Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 am | LoLo Drop-in |
| Wednesday 12:30-2:30 pm | North Shore Health Young Parent & Baby Drop-in (parents must be 24yrs and under) |
Thursday 2-5yrs-10:30-11:00am |
North Vancouver City Library Story Time for 0-5 yrs |
| Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm | North Shore Health Breastfeeding Support/Parent Infant Drop In |
| Thursday 3:30-5:30 pm | Grandparent Connections Drop-in |
Friday 12:30-2:30 pm |
Post Partum Support Group |
| Friday 6:00-8:00 pm | Daddy and Me |
Circle of Care
A free drop-in program for children and their childcare providers. For more information contact Tunde at North Shore Community Resources 604-985-7138.LoLo Drop-In (Lower Lonsdale Drop-in)
We invite families with children 0-6 to meet and learn together through play. We offer free play activities, arts and crafts, snack and an enjoyable circle time that includes stories and songs. We also have a book lending program and Parent Community Developers attend to provide families with current resources available on the North Shore.
North Shore Health Young Parents Baby Drop In
A meeting place for moms and dads who are under the age of 24. A registered nurse from Vancouver Coastal Health provides support in a relaxed atmosphere. Snacks and free childminding are provided.
Daddy & Me
A free drop-in opportunity for fathers and their children (0-6 years) to participate in our "Father Goose" inspired program. Enjoy crafts, stories, music and the opportunity to connect with others. A free dinner is provided.
Fridays 6:00-8:00pm
Grandparent Connections
Connect with other grandparents while you share your experiences, ideas and knowledge. A social time to relax and enjoy time together with your grandchild, or take advantage of free childminding while you connect with other grandparents. The facilitator is a licensed Early Childhood Educator with many years of experience.
Thursdays 3:30 – 5:30pm
North Shore Health Breastfeeding Support
Parent and infant drop in program. Consultation, growth monitoring and parenting talks available. Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm
Parent and Child Mother Goose Program
The focus of this program is to help parents gain skills and confidence that enable them to create new and positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years.
We register families into the Mother Goose program by referral. Priority placement is given families in most need of support such as single parent families, low-income families, families new to Canada, children with special developmental needs, and young parent families. If you know of a family who would like to participate in Mother Goose (including your own) and who are in need of extra support, please email or call the Family Centre Coordinator at 604-982-8315.
If you do not qualify for priority placement in JBCC's Mother Goose program, check out our paid Sunshine Song Time program in the upcoming North Vancouver Recreation Commission Leisure Guide.
Parent Education Series
Click here for the Winter 2012 schedule.
Help! My Kid Didn’t Come With An Owner’s Manual! Monday Jan 16-Feb 27 |
Parent Resource Library
Need more information on parenting and caring for your kids? Check out our library and get access to hundreds of titles that affect the family such as addiction, self-care, pregnancy, parenting and healthy relationships. We are open Monday and Wednesday during LoLo Family Drop-In. You can also email or call the Family Centre Coordinator at 604-982-8315 to arrange a convenient time.
If you have any questions or ideas, please email the Family Centre Coordinator or call us at 604-982-8315.
Community Programs & Resources
In addition there are a number of free and low-cost programs and activities for you and your baby/child to do around the North Shore.
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