 Family
Place - Programs
Main Site (93 Sixth Street)
Our Drop-In Program at our main site is open Monday through
Saturday, welcoming parents and children into our playroom for art,
songs and a healthy snack for the children.
Playroom staff are Early Childhood Educators.
A highlight at the end of the month is the
children's birthday party for the children who have their birthday
that month.
Parents are invited to access information from the
Resource Library and talk with our Family Support Worker in the
parents' room.
We have a large variety of quality,
age-appropriate toys for you to borrow. When you become a member of
New Westminster Family Place, you also become a member of the Toy
Lending Library.
Service providers from the community come in for
our weekly Parent Education Programs providing information on a
variety of topics.
Twice a month donated used clothing is available
free for families to take as needed at our Clothing Exchange.
The Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program is
run through Family Place. Childminding is provided on-site while you
take the program.
Monthly visits from the Public Health Nurse,
Child Development Specialist and the Speech Therapist provide a
casual, relaxed atmosphere for parents to ask questions.
 Grandparents On The Go Program
This program is for immigrant grandparents
who are in Canada to take care of their grandchildren. This is an
opportunity to learn more about senior resources in the Community and
make new friends, while the grandchildren play and do art in a
pre-school environment.
Friday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Howay Elementary School Drop In
Join us in the daycare room for playtime, art,
songs, stories and snacks for the children. We also go to the school
gym for some energy burning play. Have fun with your children, meet
other parents and learn about other resources in the community.
Thursdays 9:15 - 11:15
93 Courtney Crescent (near 10th Avenue & Cumberland Street)
Note - this program is closed when the school is closed
12th Street Drop In
Join us for playtime, art, songs, stories and
snacks for the children. Have fun with you children, meet other
parents and learn about other resources in the community.
Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 am
1170 - 8th Avenue (at the corner of 12th Street & 8th Avenue)
Hospitality Project (Food Bank)
A Drop-in Program is also available at the
Hospitality Project at the Food Bank on the days that the Food
Bank is open. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church, 1111 Sixth Avenue.
Comments from a Parent
"Valuable and essential service for
parents, babies and children to network, form friendships and have a
much needed break while adjusting to the demands of being a parent."
Julie J
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