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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’ll be assured that our staff is 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 & *New* 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 (schedule to be determined) |
| Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 am | LoLo Drop-in (last session June 23 until Sept '10) |
| Wednesday 12:30-2:30 pm | Young Parent Baby Drop-in (parents must be 24yrs and under) |
Thursday 10:00-10:20 Rhymes for babies 10:30-11:00 Storytime 2-5yrs |
City Library Story Time 0-5 yrs (begins again September 2010) |
| Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm | North Shore Health Breastfeeding Support/Mother 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 (begins again September 2010) |
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 toy and book lending program and Parent Community Developers attend to provide families with current resources available on the North Shore.
North Shore Health Young Moms' 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.
Grandparent Connections
Connect with other grandparents while you share your experiences, ideas and knowledge with other grandparents. A social time to relax and enjoy time together, 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.
Parent and Child Mother Goose Program
Enhance your relationship with your children and join this fun filled program. Babies and young children will be entertained and stimulated with story telling, rhymes and songs. Come create lifetime memories and meet other new parents. To learn more, please click on this link.
Parent Education Series
Take advantage of our cost free practical information for parents of pre-schoolers, tweens and teenagers. Our weekly sessions presented by the Family Services of the North Shore cover a range of topics. For more information please contact Family Centre at 604-982-8315.
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Click here for schedule. (registration begins August 18th)
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 604-982-8315.