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SUMMARY:Holding Both: Parenting Through Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:A supportive group for parents and caregivers navigating the emotional landscape of receiving a diagnosis for their child\, whether it’s autism\, ADHD\, a learning difference\, or any other developmental\, medical\, or mental health condition. \nTogether we will explore the complex feelings that can arise: grief\, relief\, guilt\, confusion\, and hope\, while building community\, sharing stories\, and learning tools to support both our children and ourselves. \nDetails: \n\nRegistration required\, please register at the link below.\nWednesdays\, January 7 – February 25\, 2026 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nAt WFC’s The Link (2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver)\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email communications@westcoastfamily.org \nRegistration has been extended to January 14th – if you would like to register past the start date\, please email Meaghan.Frenks@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/holding-both-parenting-through-diagnosis-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:The Link\, 2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parenting
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday mornings for an opportunity to connect with other parents in the community. \nFamily Support Workers from Westcoast Family Centres Society will be on hand to support with any parenting questions and provide information on community resources. Snacks\, coffee and tea provided! \nDetails: \n\nDrop-in\, no registration required.\n\nFridays\, Jan. 16 – Mar. 6\, 2026\, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM \n\nNo session Feb 27th\nEcole Glen Elementary School (3064 Glen Dr\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 2P9)
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/coffee-and-connect-2/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Ecole Glen Elementary School\, 3064 Glen Dr\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 2P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brandie Cristales":MAILTO:brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday mornings for an opportunity to connect with other parents in the community. \nFamily Support Workers from Westcoast Family Centres Society will be on hand to support with any parenting questions and provide information on community resources. Snacks\, coffee and tea provided! \nDetails: \n\nDrop-in\, no registration required.\n\nFridays\, Jan. 16 – Mar. 6\, 2026\, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM \n\nNo session Feb 27th\nEcole Glen Elementary School (3064 Glen Dr\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 2P9)
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/coffee-and-connect-2/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Ecole Glen Elementary School\, 3064 Glen Dr\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 2P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brandie Cristales":MAILTO:brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org
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SUMMARY:Parent Support Circle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDetails: \n\nRegistration required\, please register at the link below.\nMondays\, January 12\, 26\, February 9\, 23\, and March 9\, 2026 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nAt WFC’s Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Avenue\, Port Coquitlam\, BC V3B 1L6)\n\nIf you have any questions about this group\, please email  shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/parent-support-circle/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:WFC Tri-Cities Office\, 2062 Manning Ave\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 1L6
CATEGORIES:Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shawna Comey":MAILTO:shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org
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SUMMARY:Resource Café
DESCRIPTION: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 for local service referrals. While enjoying free coffee\, tea\, and computer access\, participants can access valuable information and groups provide by WFC. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to meet with one on one with Community Law Advocates who can provide information\, advocacy and support with documentation and referrals on the following topics: \n\n\n\nIncome assistance\nTenancy issues\nPersons with Disability (PWD) and CPP Disability (CPP-D) applications and appeals\nEmployment Law; Employment Insurance and Employment Standards\n\n\n\n\nWorker’s Rights\nOld Age Security\nDebt and Consumer Law\n\n\n*They do not cover strata\, ICBC/motor vehicle\, and personal injury matters \nhttps://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/poverty-law-advocacy-1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: \n\nDrop-in\, no registration required.\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 14\, Feb. 18\, Mar. 11\, & Apr. 15\, 2026. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nWFC’s The Link (2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver)\n\nFor information on this service\, please visit: https://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/poverty-law-advocacy-1 
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/resource-cafe-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:The Link\, 2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Summerwill":MAILTO:jill.summerwill@westcoastfamily.org
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SUMMARY:Resource Café
DESCRIPTION: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 for local service referrals. While enjoying free coffee\, tea\, and computer access\, participants can access valuable information and groups provide by WFC. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to meet with one on one with Community Law Advocates who can provide information\, advocacy and support with documentation and referrals on the following topics: \n\n\n\nIncome assistance\nTenancy issues\nPersons with Disability (PWD) and CPP Disability (CPP-D) applications and appeals\nEmployment Law; Employment Insurance and Employment Standards\n\n\n\n\nWorker’s Rights\nOld Age Security\nDebt and Consumer Law\n\n\n*They do not cover strata\, ICBC/motor vehicle\, and personal injury matters \nhttps://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/poverty-law-advocacy-1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: \n\nDrop-in\, no registration required.\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 14\, Feb. 18\, Mar. 11\, & Apr. 15\, 2026. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nWFC’s The Link (2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver)\n\nFor information on this service\, please visit: https://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/poverty-law-advocacy-1 
URL:https://westcoastfamily.org/event/resource-cafe-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Link\, 2780 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Summerwill":MAILTO:jill.summerwill@westcoastfamily.org
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