Come join us with your little ones for a fun-filled circle & story time. For parents with children aged 0-6 years old. Details: Drop-in, no…
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At Westcoast Family Centres, we offer engaging workshops and groups that provide resources for parents and families in the Lower Mainland. Our programs range from parent education to parent support groups to activity programs for children. Our evidence-based programs and workshops are focused on strengthening your connection with your child and family, and foster connections with other families in your community.
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Come join us with your little ones for a fun-filled circle & story time. For parents with children aged 0-6 years old. Details: Drop-in, no… View |
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Come be a Birchland Buddy and drop-in for a fun, active open gym experience while learning about Healthy Living. For parents with children aged 0-6. In… View
Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12. Registration required Every Tuesday,… View
Join us for a 5-week Infant Massage Course for parents with children 0-12 months old. In addition to learning the strokes, discover how Infant Massage,… View |
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Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in! A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs. For parents with children 0-6. Details: No… View
Learn about culture, history, traditional medicines/smudging, drumming, story telling, and crafts. Group is for Indigenous children (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) aged 7-10 years old. Snacks… View |
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Nobody’s Perfect is a place where parents can: Meet with other parents of young children (ages 0–5) Share questions or concerns and ideas about being… View
Join us for a group that supports moms to become the best version of themselves. Group is spoken and led in Farsi. Schedule: Thursdays from… View
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A practical workshop to help parent’s slowdown in heated moments, manage emotional triggers, and choose calm, intentional responses — even when kids push every button. Led… View |
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Join us Friday mornings for an opportunity to connect with other parents in the community. Family Support Workers from Westcoast Family Centres Society will be… View |
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Bring your picnic blanket to Blue Mountain Park Playground! We will play at the playground, then have an outdoor Story and Song. For families with… View
An evening to connect with other caregivers, provide support and resources. For caregivers of children aged 0-6 years old. Details: Registration required! Saturdays, February 21… View |
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A supportive space for parents to share openly about parenting challenges, mental health, separation, relationships, and more. For parents with children 0-6 years old. Details:… View |
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Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12. Registration required Every Tuesday,… View
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Calm, consistent approaches for emotional and behavioural boundaries. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (single… View
Build your world, strengthen your skills, grow together through the world of Minecraft. For children ages 7-10. Details: Every Tuesday, January 20 – March 10,… View |
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Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in! A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs. For parents with children 0-6. Details: No… View
WFC and Burnaby Family Life welcome you to our resource café providing a physical space with community-based support, including one-on-one connection with a WFC specialist… View |
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Join us for a group that supports moms to become the best version of themselves. Group is spoken and led in Farsi. Schedule: Thursdays from… View
Improve your parenting skills and build a stronger relationship with your child! Learn about research-backed best practices and get hands on experience with practical parenting… View
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Explore how your own childhood experiences shape your reactions — and learn gentle, trauma-informed ways to respond instead of repeat old patterns. Led by facilitator Kristy… View |
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Join us for a free care-giver crafting make & take session led by Elder Maria Reed! Children aged 0-6 years old. Limited childminding provided while… View |
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Come on out for some Parachute Family Fun, Story & Songs! For families with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome to join! Max. 12… View
An evening to connect with other caregivers, provide support and resources. For caregivers of children aged 0-6 years old. Details: Registration required! Saturdays, February 21… View |
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Bring on the science! Come experience physics, chemistry, environmentalism, and Indigenous lore in this weekly hands-on learning adventure! For children aged 7-10 years old. Priority… View |
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Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12. Registration required Every Tuesday,… View |
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Bring on the science! Come experience physics, chemistry, environmentalism, and Indigenous lore in this weekly hands-on learning adventure! For children aged 7-10 years old. Priority… View
Learn about culture, history, traditional medicines/smudging, drumming, story telling, and crafts. Group is for Indigenous children (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) aged 7-10 years old. Snacks… View |
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Join us for a group that supports moms to become the best version of themselves. Group is spoken and led in Farsi. Schedule: Thursdays from… View |
1 event,
Bring on the science! Come experience physics, chemistry, environmentalism, and Indigenous lore in this weekly hands-on learning adventure! For children aged 7-10 years old. Priority… View |
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Come on out for some Parachute Family Fun, Story & Songs! For families with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome to join! Max. 12… View |
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Bring on the science! Come experience physics, chemistry, environmentalism, and Indigenous lore in this weekly hands-on learning adventure! For children aged 7-10 years old. Priority… View
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged… View |
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Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12. Registration required Every Tuesday,… View
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged… View |
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Bring on the science! Come experience physics, chemistry, environmentalism, and Indigenous lore in this weekly hands-on learning adventure! For children aged 7-10 years old. Priority… View
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged… View
Learn about culture, history, traditional medicines/smudging, drumming, story telling, and crafts. Group is for Indigenous children (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) aged 7-10 years old. Snacks… View |
2 events,
Join us for a group that supports moms to become the best version of themselves. Group is spoken and led in Farsi. Schedule: Thursdays from… View
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged… View |
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Bring on the science! Come experience physics, chemistry, environmentalism, and Indigenous lore in this weekly hands-on learning adventure! For children aged 7-10 years old. Priority… View
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine. For families with children aged… View |
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Come on out for some Parachute Family Fun, Story & Songs! For families with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome to join! Max. 12… View |
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Join this parenting workshop series to better understand your child’s emotional world and learn how to support your child and manage their emotions. For parents… View
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Join us for a free info session for professionals (Social Workers, Educators, Counsellors, Teachers, etc.) on Legal Education in Family Law. Represented by Pro Bono… View
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Join us for a free info session for families on Legal Education in Family Law. Represented by Pro Bono Students Canada. Title: “Understanding How Family &… View |
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Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12. Registration required Every Tuesday,… View |
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Join us on Wednesdays for a Postpartum Support Group. We will provide a safe environment where woman who are experiencing postpartum depression can meet and… View
Learn about culture, history, traditional medicines/smudging, drumming, story telling, and crafts. Group is for Indigenous children (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) aged 7-10 years old. Snacks… View |
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Join us for a group that supports moms to become the best version of themselves. Group is spoken and led in Farsi. Schedule: Thursdays from… View |
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If the group you are interested in attending is full or you do not see it listed on our registration page, sign up for our waitlist to be contacted.
All groups and workshops are first come, first serve. If we reach out to you regarding an available spot, please ensure to respond to confirm your registration.
Our Child Care Resource Centre offers several workshops, webinars, and events for Early Childhood Educators each month. These vary in price and can be found on our sister website.
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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.
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Westcoast Family Centres is privileged to offer person-centered services on the unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, and the Coast Salish People including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Our agency stands in solidarity with all Indigenous Nations to repatriate their children back to their home communities and nations.
Westcoast Family Centres is privileged to offer person-centered services on the unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, and the Coast Salish People including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Our agency stands in solidarity with all Indigenous Nations to repatriate their children back to their home communities and nations.
Interested in joining a Healthy Babies group? We’d love to hear from you.
Our Young Parents Program specializes in helping young families who could benefit from extra support, child development information, and referrals to other programs.
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