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Strengthening Communities.

Westcoast Family Centres strengthens relationships between children and families and between families and their communities.

About Us

Our Services

We provide strength-based programs and services that are oriented around the well-being of children, youth, and families.

Our Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Impactful Change

Upcoming Community Workshops and Groups

Our free workshops and groups are open to the public and provide opportunities to learn various parenting skills and connect with other parents and families. We offer virtual and in-person events.

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November 12 @ 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Mindful Parenting in Farsi (Ages 0-12)

Online Free

Join us for a FREE online parenting group in Farsi. Parents of children ages 0-12…

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November 12 @ 12:30PM – 2:00PM

Parenting Neurodiverse Kids Support Group

Online Free

Learning or suspecting that your child may have a cognitive challenge can be confusing and…

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Resources for Families

There are many other organizations in the community that exist to support you and your family.

Get involved

We can’t do this work alone! There are several opportunities to get involved with Westcoast and support families-in-need across the lower mainland.

Donate Today

Cash gifts allow us to go above and beyond for families, helping them to reach their full potential even faster.

Careers

Westcoast is an equal opportunity employer and we’re always looking to expand our team of mission-driven professionals.  

Latest News and Updates

Read about what’s new and upcoming at Westcoast Family Centres – including parenting tips, upcoming workshops, and more.

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July 11, 2024

WCF Updates

Report to Community: 2023-2024

Over the past year, Westcoast Family Centres has demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience, akin to many of our peers in the sector. We’ve navigated numerous transitions and are immensely proud of our staff, client families, and community for collectively surmounting…

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June 24, 2024

WCF Updates

Passport to Summer 2024

Have a blast this summer with over 30 family-friendly activities for you and your kids. From homemade crafts to simple challenges, the fun begins in your very own neighbourhood. This passport is for you and your family to participate in…

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March 19, 2024

WCF Updates

Aaron’s Teaching Tuesday – March 19th, 2024

This week’s Teachings Tuesday is generously offered by Culturally Committed Community Member, Aaron Rivard (Cree-Metis). Thank you, Aaron – for your beautiful, open heart and your commitment to this work. During one of our recent Learning/Talking Circles at work, I…

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January 25, 2024

Program Updates

New Young Parents Program for Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows

Parenting is not easy, and it can be particularly daunting for young parents who often have lower income, less knowledge of the system and supports available to them, and less stability overall – particularly while our community is facing inflation…

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What was becoming a trying holiday turned into a most memorable, unforgettable, joyous Christmas. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness with our Holiday Hamper. You made me a believer again and made my son’s Christmas one for the ages. We will never forget this.

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Thank you Westcoast and to their hamper helpers for their generosity. Our hamper was greatly appreciated and it has helped make our Christmas even more special.

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Life is not easy, if we can bring some comfort and hope to people, giving them our hands when they need them, and if we can make other people’s lives easier, then it’s a beautiful thing to do, Westcoast has been doing all these beautiful things to support and help families!

Westcoast Staff

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WFC encourages staff to have work/life balance by checking in regularly and encouraging us to use our vacation time and take care of our own mental health.

Westcoast Staff

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What I love about Westcoast is the team I work with and the managers we have. I love how the managers are able to highlight and empower me and my work with strength-based approach.

Westcoast Staff

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We appreciate the hampers because it helped us so much. Since living in Canada, we’ve never received such generous Christmas gifts and gift cards for food.  The children so excited and almost couldn’t wait until Christmas Eve to open their gifts. Mom is shopping to make Christmas dinner using the gift cards given to her from the hampers. A big thank you to the sponsor! 

Family

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For a few years we didn’t buy any new clothes until we received the Christmas Hampers. Thank you for the new clothing and all the Christmas’s gifts for my family.

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It’s more than just a bike. My son and I would like to thank you & express our sincere gratitude for your generous support and gift card. Your donation made it possible for my 7 year old son to safely ride a new bike which boosted his confidence since his had no brakes on his old one. Because of this gift card, my son and I spent some one on one valuable time together, his safety was prioritized. Your generosity is what helps children in care strengthen their families so they can stay together, thrive, and look forward to future engagements. Thank you for helping our family when we had no other means to provide.

Single Mom, Westcoast Family Centres

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Healthy babies has been there for me through the thick and thin. When I became closer to 30 weeks I was given so many tips and resources which helped me calm down about giving birth. Healthy babies amazed me with how they handled my early delivery and how they were able to help me find resources to help in the NICU. I highly recommend this group to anyone who is struggling with anxiety, depression, issues with their pregnancy, or just in general need support.

Healthy Babies Parent

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Healthy Babies helped me be present for my kids, even at the hardest times. They provided a safe space where I could talk about my parenting journey and build friendships with other moms. They also shared lots about self-care and ways of making nutritious food on a budget. It all made a huge difference on my mental health and enabled me to be the best mom I could be.

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