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Lower Mainland BC Family Support Services

This document lists organizations in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia that provide services to families with young children. The organizations offer services such as parenting support, childcare, programs for children with extra needs, drop-in playgroups, tutoring, homework help, language classes for newcomers to Canada, and help integrating into Canadian culture. Contact information is provided for each organization.

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Lower Mainland BC Family Support Services

This document lists organizations in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia that provide services to families with young children. The organizations offer services such as parenting support, childcare, programs for children with extra needs, drop-in playgroups, tutoring, homework help, language classes for newcomers to Canada, and help integrating into Canadian culture. Contact information is provided for each organization.

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These are all organizations in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia.

Name of Organization Description Contact


Early Years Hub This organization offers Ph: 604-619-9488
parenting help, housing help,
childcare and services for
children with extra needs all
the while being free and
confidential.
Family Resource Programs This is a free drop in program Ph: 604-764-8635
for early years (between 0-6 Email:
years) that offers a [Link]@[Link]
welcoming, child friendly
space for families to
socialize, receive support,
access resources and learn
from some Early Childhood
Educators.
First Steps Early Years This is an organization (that I Ph:604-547-2003
Refugee Settlement have been to for a school Email: info@[Link]
assignment and it was
wonderful) that supports
refugee families who are new
to Canada. It includes support
in various forms, drop-in
programs, health information
and orientations regarding
parenting in Canada while
aiding with mental health
counseling
Learning Disabilities This organization offers one Ph:604-591-5156
Association on one tutoring for children in
reading, math and writing
while offering seminars for
parents.
United Way School’s Out This organization is to Ph: 604-581-5574
Umoja Program support newcomer children to
Canada. It celebrates diverse
backgrounds while
introducing Canadian culture.
It offers help with homework,
communication, social skills
and community connection.
HIPPY (Home Instruction for This organization helps Email: HIPPY@[Link]
Parents of Preschool parents of younger children
Youngsters) (age 4-6) receive support at
home in developing language
skills and allowing them
opportunities to learn English
and meet other families who
are new immigrants.
LINC (Language Instruction This program offers free Ph: 604-547-1203
for Newcomers to Canada) English language classes to Email:
new immigrants, as well as languageprograms@[Link]
transitions into Canadian
society, help with resources
to deal with settlement,
knowledge of Canadian laws,
rights and responsibilities.
(They offer free daycare as
well, so you can bring your
children while you learn)

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