NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES CIRCLE OF CARE (for Care Providers) West Recreation Programs: 604-925-7270 www.westvancouverrec.ca , For more information contact: Bowen Island Community Recreation: 604-947-2216 www.nscr.bc.ca or 604-985-7138 www.nscr.bc.ca or call 604-985-7138 www.bowencommunityrecreation.com Information on North Shore Programs and A free drop-in program for children and their child care La Leche League: 604-520-4623 Breastfeeding support Services including: Providers/nannies to network and play. Snack is provided. North Shore Community Resources (NSCR): 604-985-7138 * Child Care Resource and Referral + book & toy library John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st, Information on many North Shore programs & services. FREE forminimum annual fee Tuesdays, from 9:30 – 11:30 am www.nscr.bc.ca (OR LOW COST) * Senior’s Information (Except: Tuesdays after a long weekend). Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR): * Volunteer North Shore Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court 604-985-7138 Consultation & referral regarding child care options; * Legal Information and Advocacy Fridays, from 9:30 - 11:30 am Except Pro-D days. information about Child Care Subsidy THINGS TO DO Legal Information & Advocacy: 604-985-7138 RECREATION PROGRAMS North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS): 604-988-2931 WITH YOUR BABY & CHILD STRONG START Helps newcomer families with a range of settlement information, North Vancouver Recreation & Culture on the NORTH SHORE referrals and offers parenting workshops and programs. 604-987-7529 (PLAY); www.nvrc.ca Click on Free drop-in for preschool children and their www.nsms.ca “Leisure Guide” link to view programs, events & services. parents/caregivers. From September to June. North Shore Women’s Centre: 604-984-6009 Financial assistance available, please call to inquire. Program offers a variety of activities for developing Provides women with resources (information, referral & Early learning skills. Snack is provided. advocacy). Single Mom’s Support Group begins each September. HELPFUL INFORMATION www.northshorewomen.ca Parent Support Services (Vancouver): 604-669-1616 Eagle Harbour Montessori School: 24 Hour Crisis Line: 604-872-3311 Salvation Army: 604-988-7225 5575 Marine Drive West Vancouver T 604.981.1380 24 Hour Women’s Crisis Line: 604-987-3374 Spring 2019 105 West 12th Street, North Vancouver [email protected] Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911 Provides emergency social services to individuals and families. April - June Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30-11:30 am (0-5 years) Sage House: 604-987-3374 (all services confidential) Assistance with food, clothing, and furnishings. Also serves victims Transition house for women and children seeking shelter. Hollyburn Elementary School: of emergencies/disasters such as house fires or floods. 1329 Duchess Avenue West Vancouver Family Services of the North Shore: 604-988-5281 Food Bank Hub - open Wed (except cheque day) T 604.981.1220 E [email protected] Counselling support for individuals and families. 9:00 – 11:30 am www.nsnh.bc.ca or tel.: 604-987-8138 www.familyservices.bc.ca Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 12:15-2:45 pm (0-5 years) North Shore Neighbourhood House, Harvest Project (food and clothing): 604-983-9488 225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver The BC HEALTHY Kids Program Chartwell Elementary School – Portable: 1073 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver helps low-income families with the costs of basic

1300 Chartwell Drive, West Vancouver Assists people who are going through any form of transition dental care and prescription eyewear for their children. that affects normal living, be that work, school, addictions, CAPC PROGRAMS T 604.981.1297 E [email protected] For more information, call: Mon*/Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:15-11:30 am (0-5 years) homelessness, or mental and physical illness. Parent Community Liaison and Parent Community Developers 1-866-866-0800 press 4 and then 2 *funded by District of WV Community Grants & BC Early Years Office HelpLine for Children: 604-310-1234 Phone line for the report of child abuse and neglect, 24 hours A Parent Community Liaison and a Parent Community Developer is YOU CAN FIND THIS PAMPHLET ON LINE: North Vancouver Infant Development Program (IDP): 604-986-1358 a parent that is in the community to work with other parents. They help parents to access important community resources, to build In-home consultations (birth to 3 years old) www.nscr.bc.ca/childcare/resource-pdf/Freethings Boundary Elementary School 604-903-3260 skills and knowledge in the community and to help provide a voice. 750 East 26th Street Monday – Friday: 8:55 – 12:00 pm Information Children, Parent Helpline: 778-782-3548 They also facilitate the North Shore Parent Activity Group. https://www.chatelaine.com/health/canadas-new- Parenting Help Line open 10am – 2pm; First Years Count, Coordinator: 604-982-3304 Eastview Elementary School 604-903-3520 www.informationchildren.com food-guide/ 1801 Mountain Highway Monday – Friday: 8:45 – 11:50 am PARENT-CHILD MAMA DUCK NIGHT OUT, Pacific Post Partum Support Society DROP-INS AND PARENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS (PCD) Lynnmour Elementary School 604-903-3590 For Mothers with Young Children or Pregnant Women FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES East of the Seymour River 800 Forsman Avenue Monday – Friday: 8:45 – 11:50 am Telephone Support: 604-255-7999 or Weekly Support Groups: www.postpartum.org Hosted by Parkgate Community Services Confidential referral line 604-987-1411, Montroyal Elementary School 604-903-3650 Contacts: P-CMD and PCD Programs available to North Shore families with children under the 5310 Sonora Drive Monday – Friday: 8:45 – 11:45 am HELPFUL WEBSITES Christine Mann: 604-983-6365 age of19 who may be experiencing difficulties resulting PCD, Lynnmour and Maplewood, 604-983-6444 ext., 849 Norgate Elementary School 604-903-3680 Healthy Families BC: www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca from marital breakdown, family conflict or other stresses. 1295 Sowden Street Monday – Friday: 8:50 – 11:55 am For new immigrants: www.immigrantguide.ca Lower-Lonsdale Drop-In at John Braithwaite Community Centre (JBCC) & Parent Community Developers (PCD) VCH Parenting Resources 0-5: www.parenting.vch.ca Seymour Heights Elementary School 604-903-3760 Hosted by North Shore Neighbourhood House 2640 Carnation Street Monday – Friday: 8:55 – 12:00 pm Great resources for families: Contacts: Lower Lonsdale Drop-In: Zahia Lazib, “Connect for Kids” website: www.connectforkids.ca Westview Elementary School 604-903-3840 Family Resource Centre Coordinator 604-983-6494 Safety websites: 641 West 17th Street Monday – Friday: 8:50 – 11:55 am CAPC Site Supervisor: Farah Rahimi 604-983-6494 Prepared by First Years Count: www.bcchildrens.ca/KidsTeensFam/ChildSafety/SafeStart/ PCD: 604-983-6494 Our Children, Our Community, Our Commitmen Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada North Vancouver School District: 604-903-3777 default.htm Parent Community Liaison Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) For more info, please visit: www.sd44.ca/schools/strongstart www.preventable.ca www.parachutecanada.org www.thinkfirst.ca (Parent Activity Group Chairperson + Parent Activity Group) North Shore Women’s Centre - FAMILY SERVICES NORTH SHORE NORTH SHORE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE - JBCC NV RECREATION & CULTURE – www.nvrc.ca Single Mother’s Support Group Suite 203 -1111 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; 604-986-9311 PLAYGROUPS, DROP-INS AND THINGS TO DO Parent -Tot Gym all sessions are $1/child Discussion, activities & opportunities to connect Please check the website for an up-to-date calendar of events: John Braithwaite Community Centre For more information about the program contact: 604-983-6470 with other Moms. Every Saturday morning, free Location: 145 West 1st Street (Lower Lonsdale), North Vancouver Parent Participation Open Gym $2 www.familyservices.bc.ca, Facebook (I Hope Family Centre) 1 year program, child care provided. Website: www.nsnh.bc.ca Contact: 604-983-6494 Delbrook Community Centre Registration required: 604-984-6009 Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support * Lower Lonsdale Family Playgroup Drop-In Mon, Apr 1 - Jun 24, 9:00 - 10:45 Location: CNV Library 3rd Floor (Closed Statutory Holidays) PARENT & INFANT DROP-INS Date: Apr 4 to Jun 27 Thursdays 10 am – 12 pm. Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am & Tue, Apr 2 - Jun 25, 9:00 - 10:30 Drop in anytime/no cost 12:30 - 2:30 pm from Apr. 1 to Jun. 24 Thu, Apr 4 - Jun 27, 9:00 - 11:30 (PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES) Fri, Apr 5 - Jun 28, 10:00 - 11:30 Learning Together Through Play (LTTP) * Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:30 am from Apr. 3 to Jun. 26 Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:30 pm from Apr. 3 to Jun. 26 (NEW) TUESDAYS Drop-In programs: John Braithwaite Community Centre Hillside Baptist Church West Vancouver, 2121 Marine Drive Parent Community Developers’ Playgroup Drop-In Mon, April 1 - Jun 24, 9:30 - 11:30 870 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver Date: Apr 1 to Jun 27 Monday to Friday 9-11:30 am Tuesdays 12:30 – 2:00 pm from Apr. 2 to Jun. 25 Parkgate Community Centre 1:00 – 3:00 Consult. & Growth Monitoring Maplewood, I hope family centre: 399 Seymour River Pl. Story Time with the City Librarian Mon, Apr 8 - Jun 17, 11:05 - 12:05 1:30 – 2:30 Parent-Infant Talk Thursdays 10:00 – 10:30 am (Birth-2 yrs) & Apr 1 to Jun 27 Monday, Tuesday, No Class April 22 or May 20th WEDNESDAYS 10:30 - 11:00 am (2-5 yrs) from Apr. 4 to Jun. 27 Thursday 9:15 – 11:30 1:15 – 3:30 Saturday 9:15 – 11:30 Wed, Apr 10 - Jun19, 11:05 - 12:05 Parkgate Community Centre nd Parent & Infant Drop-In 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver Market 2 Floor Fri, Apr 5 - Jun 28, 3:45 - 5:45 Apr 3 to Jun 26 Wed. 9:30 – 3:00 pm and Fri. 9:30 – 12:00 am Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm from Apr. 4 to Jun. 27 1:00 – 3:00 pm Consult. & Growth Monitoring Parents and infants are welcome to the public health nurse led Ron Andrews Community Centre 1:30 – 2:30 pm Parent-Infant Talk Takaya First Nations Family Program * weekly Drop-in for talks on topics related to baby and Tue, Apr 2 - Jun 25, 11:20 - 2:15 self-care during the first year. Wed, Apr 3 - Jun 26, 12:00 - 2:15 THURSDAYS Maplewood, I hope family centre: 399 Seymour River Pl. John Braithwaite Community Centre Fri, Apr 5 - Jun 28, 11:20 - 2:15 Apr 2 to Jun 25 Tuesdays afternoon; Registration required. NSMS Let’s Learn Together 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am from May 3 to Jun. 21 Sun, Apr 7 - Jun 30, 3:30 - 6:30 1:00 – 3:00 Consult. & Growth Monitoring Pancakes and Play* Must pre-register by calling 604-988-2931 For a schedule visit our Spring/Summer leisure guide or 1:30 – 2:30 Parent-Infant Talk Open to all male caregivers and their children Pacific Post-Partum Support Group call 604-987-PLAY (7529) On-Call Nurse: 604-983-6700 Sunday Apr 7 to May 26 9:15 – 11:30 Fridays 12:15 – 2:15 pm HealthLink BC (24 hours/day): 8-1-1 Contact name: Shauna Mokelki, tel.: 604-986-9311 Must pre-register by calling 604-255-7999 Immunization Clinics: 604-983-6863 WEST VANCOUVER CHILD & FAMILY HUB *Regular closures, please check monthly calendar Daddy & Me Drop-In PARENT - CHILD MOTHER GOOSE Fridays 6:00 – 8:00 pm from Apr. 5 to Jun. 14 (no class Apr. 19) WV Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver A drop in dads only playgroup for fathers and their children PARKGATE COMMUNITY SERVICES To register: website: www.westvancouverrec.ca Mother Goose is a free, registered 10-week program. (birth-6yrs). Enjoy a healthy dinner, art, music, explore science, sensory play and participate in our Father Goose inspired West Vancouver Family Place / 604-925-7141 It is an experience that focuses on the pleasure and 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver circle time. WV Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr. WV power of using rhyme, songs and stories together. Contact: 604-983-6350 or www.myparkgate.com Dinner is provided from 6 to 6:30pm. Program runs from March 31 – June 25; from 9:00 – noon. (Ages birth to 3 yrs.) Several agencies offer the program. Drop In $5/dad, $1/child Please contact them individually to register. Lynnmour Family Drop-In (Cost: $2/family) Family drop-in fee $5/family. Snacks are provided, Young Parents Program Group Local libraries also offer Parent - Child Mother Goose. Lynnmour - Jaycee House, 1251 Lillooet Road, NV Postpartum Supportive Treatment Group (WVCC) Thursday evenings, please call Lauren at 604-258-8539 Family Services of the North Shore Wednesday from 9:15 - 11:15 am Thur. 9:45 – 11:00 am; by referral only: call 604-983-6754 Immunizations for Young Children Registration occurs 3 times/year for Maplewood, Parkgate Playgroup LIBRARY PROGRAMS Free every Thursday in the Garden Room. City of NV Library & WV Memorial Library. Parkgate Community Centre; $5/family By appointment 604-983-6863 To register and more info, www.familyservices.bc.ca Mon - Thu from 9:30 - 11:30 North Shore libraries offer various programs and story North Shore Neighbourhood House VCH’s Parent Infant Drop-Ins at the WVCC Saturday Playgroup times for babies, children and families. Wed. 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Garden Room Location: JBCC Family Resource Centre, Playroom 9:30 to 11:30 Saturdays Cost: Free Contact your local library for up-to-date details. For more info, call the Early Years Nurse; 604-983-6754 Tuesdays 9:30 -10:30 am Evening Playgroup - Parkgate Rec., from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Saplings Outdoor Preschool Experience 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver Bowen Island April 9, May 14, June 11 NV City WV Memorial Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 at Chatwin park free program, Must register by calling: 604-983-6494 121 West 14th St. 1950 Marine Dr. 430 Bowen Island Free program, no registration required Trunk Road Website: www.nsnh.bc.ca 604-998-3480 604-925-7400 registration required [email protected] Contact: PCDs 604-983-6444 ext.: 849 for info. www.nvcl.ca westvanlibrary.ca 604-947-9788 North Shore Community Resources bowenlibrary.ca Saplings Outdoor Program at Properties Family Hub: (Douglas Woodward Park) Location: St. John’s Anglican Church Outdoor Playgroup Lynn Valley Parkgate Capilano 3045 Highland Blvd. Session three dates: April 02 – June 18 220 West 8th Street, North Vancouver April 8, May 13 and 27, June 10 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm; 1277 Lynn Valley Rd 3675 Banff Court 604-984-0286 604-929-3727 604-987-4471 Drop in program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or When: Mondays 9:45 - 10:45 no registration required www.nvdpl.ca www.nvdpl.ca www.nvdpl.ca caregivers. Join us at Properties Family Hub for a nature closed stat. holidays Dad’s Night Out (Seymour Youth Centre - 949 Lytton St.) based outdoor program. Please bring a snack. No Need to Register: tel.: 604-985-7138 April 3, May 1, June 5 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Free program) FREE INTERNET ACCESS Funded program: Saplings Outdoor Program For Child Care providers All dads/grandpas of children 0-6. Available at all Public libraries and John Braithwaite Registration: http://www.saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca Drop-in Organizer: Patricia Asbun Contact: 604-983-6444 ext.: 849 Community Centre and North Shore Community Resources.