| Family Services of Greater Vancouver is delivering these services in partnership with Westcoast Family Resources—sharing a common referral office to cover all of Vancouver.
Types of services offered
We understand that every family’s situation is unique and, as such, we provide a range of services to address a variety of needs:
• Counselling for individuals, couples and families
• Group sessions to develop parenting skills, life skills or to meet other therapeutic needs
• Coordination between our services and other community resources
• Supervised visits with children in care
• One-to-one support for children and youth
• Mentoring programs for children, youth and parents
• Homemaker services
• Mediation
• Play therapy
• Specialized therapy
• Parent education programs
• Information and referral to other community resources
Guiding Principles
1. We are guided by the best interests of the child in all that we do.
2. We believe in the strength of family.
3. We treat all families with dignity, respect and compassion.
4. We respect the uniqueness of individuals, celebrate diversity and promote understanding.
5. We believe children and families grow and develop in healthy communities.
6. We believe community is developed through the relationships we have with the families we serve, our community partners and each other.
7. We believe working together strengthens our collective ability to make a difference.
8. We are a progressive, flexible organization responsive to client and community needs.
9. We value lifelong learning, experiences and education and are committed to the highest degree of professionalism.
Access to program
This is a gated service and thus all families are referred to the program by a social worker with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). These services require a referral from and ongoing involvement with an MCFD Social Worker.
Reasons for referrals
Everyone experiences challenges from time to time in life – but some take a little more to work through than others. A social worker from MCFD has been made aware of your family situation and believes this service can assist you in ensuring that your children are safe and secure. You may be experiencing one or many of these life challenges. Any of these can add stress to your life and impact your ability to be an effective parent.
Fees for services
There are no fees charged for this program
Languages spoken
If English isn’t your first language, we are also able to provide services in: Cantonese, French, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese.
How to contact Vancouver Family Preservation and Reunification Services
Referral Office and Southwest Team
3995 Fraser Street
Vancouver BC V5V 4E5
Phone: 604.875.6277
Fax: 604.875.0760
Southeast Team
201 – 2010 East 48th Avenue
Vancouver BC V5P 1R8
Phone: 604.324.9951
Fax: 604.322.5513
e-mail: Contact Us
Funding provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development
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