FSGV - Parenting in Canada Program

"In Mexico I left my children in daycare. It was hard for me in Canada. I didn't speak English. I gained confidence when I met other people in the same situation. I got support for becoming a Mom."

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Parenting in Canada Support Group
This multicultural parenting program for newcomers covers a range of parenting issues dealing with the development of children as well as offering cultural insight to parenting in Canada. The families will be learning about parenting while improving their English, finding support and building social networks.

Program Features

10 sessions for each term: September - December; January - March; and April - June
Group meets once a week
Registration required
Open to newcomers
Guest speakers

Our Staff
Trained facilitator and childcare staff.

Fees for Service
No fees for this program

Languages Spoken
English

Access to Program
Self-referral (open to newcomers)
Community referral

Location of Program
Family Services of Greater Vancouver office in New Westminster

Contact Information for the Parenting in Canada Program
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
301 - 321 6th Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7

Phone: 604.525.9144
Fax: 604.524.9455

e-mail: Contact Us

Funding for this program is provided by Health Canada.

1616 West 7th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6J 1S5 p. 604.731.4951 f. 604.733.7009 Contact Us