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Main Site (93 Sixth Street)

Our Drop-In Program at our main site is open Monday through Friday, 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

*This program funded by United Way of the Lower Mainland

Lord Kelvin Elementary School Drop In*

Join us in the green portable facing 7th Avenue for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks for the children. Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community.

Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 - 11:00 am
Note - this program is closed when the school is closed
School address: 1010 Hamilton Street.

*This program funded by United Way of the Lower Mainland

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