Sensory Family Program
2024-06-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Join us for sensory and inclusive play in a safe environment! Available to all families with neurodiversities and/or unique processing needs with children 0-6 years old.
Details:

Registration is required for each session. Limited capacity available.
Visit us on these Fridays from 9:30 – 11:00 AM:

April 26
May 24
June 21

Open to all parents/caregivers with children 0-6 years old
In-person group indoors at the WFC Tri-Cities office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam).

If you have any questions about this group or other SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
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Baby & Me
2024-06-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-05 12:00 - 14:00 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come play while connecting with other parents & babies! Baby & Me is for parents with children 0-2 years old.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Wednesdays, March 20 to June 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
At the WFC Tri-Cities Office at the back of the building (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Successful Co-Parenting
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Online, Digital - See Post For Details, Canada
Successful Co-Parenting is a free, comprehensive 6-week program for parents experiencing separation and/or divorce. Parents will obtain skills, strategies, resources, and support for effective co-parenting to help their children through this transition.
*We ask that only one parent from each family register at a time for each Successful Co-Parenting group.
Schedule:

Now running every Tuesday, May 28 – June 25, 2024 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Online via Zoom
Registration closes one week after the first session

If you have any questions, please email us at communications@westcoastfamily.org

Mother Goose in Port Coquitlam
2024-06-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-06-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-06-04 12:30 - 13:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come join us to learn songs, rhymes & stories with your little ones aged 0-6 years old. Drop-in, no registration required!
Schedule:

Now running every Tuesday May 28 – June 25, 2024, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Drop-in, no registration required!

If you have any questions, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Evening Family Resource Program
2024-06-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-03 17:00 - 18:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Join us in-person in Port Coquitlam every Monday evening! The Evening Family Resource Program includes play time, stories, songs, free resources, and a chance to meet others! Open to all parents and caregivers with children 0-6 years old.
Details:

Registration is required for each session. Limited capacity available.
Every Monday, April 8 – June 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Excluding May 6 & May 20
Open to all parents/caregivers with children 0-6 years old
In-person group indoors at the WFC Tri-Cities office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam).
Light dinner included

If you have any questions about this group or other SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Little Explorers
2024-06-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Westhill Park, 203 Westhill Place, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
We will gather for a story then head outdoors to explore in Nature. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! Rain or Shine.
For families 0-6, older siblings welcome to join.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Saturdays, February 1 – March 29, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
575 Poirier St. (Meet in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Library)

If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Circle of Security
2024-06-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Online, Digital - See Post For Details, Canada
The Circle of Security program is designed to support families to help build confidence & parenting skills, learn how to identify their children’s needs & use step by step approaches to developing secure attachment with their children.

Every Monday, April 22 – June 17, 2024 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Pre-registration required!
Online via Zoom

If you have any questions about this group, please email us directly at shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org

Puddle Jumpers at Castle Park
2024-06-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Castle Park, 2252 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam, Canada
Join us for an outdoor playgroup! Play with tunnels, balls, hockey sticks, hula hoops & more.
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program
Mondays, March 25– June 17, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
At Castle Park, 2252 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org

Virtual Mother Goose in Mandarin & Cantonese
2024-06-14 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Online, Digital - See Post For Details, Canada
Join us every Friday for Virtual Mother Goose in Mandarin & Cantonese! Join these virtual sessions with your little ones (0-6) for songs, rhymes and dance!
Details:

Every Friday, May 24 – June 28, 2024, from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Pre-registration required.
For parents with children 0-6 years old
Free, virtual online group via Zoom

If you have any questions, please email us directly at shannan.singh@westcoastfamily.org

Price: Free
Organizer: Shannan Singh
Email: shannan.singh@westcoastfamily.org

Tiny Tunes
2024-06-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 | YMCA CCRR Office, 1130 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Share the love of language through songs, rhymes and simple signs for your little one. For parents with children 0-2 years old. In partnership with YMCA CCRR.
Details:

DROP-IN, no registration required.
Fridays, April 19 to June 14, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
No group on May 3
At the YMCA CCRR Office (1130 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC)
Maximum 12 participants

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Parent Quest
2024-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Online, Digital - See Post For Details, Canada
Parent Quest Program is a drop-in support group that aims to provide support and education for parents who have a mental illness and/or substance use challenges.
Schedule:
Drop-in online on any of the following Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:30pm:

Apr 4
Apr 18
May 2
May 16
Mar 30
Jun 13

No registration required!
Join via Zoom
https://bit.ly/parentquestspring2024
Meeting ID: 830 8754 0398
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you have any questions, please email us at communications@westcoastfamily.org

Empowering Moms Group in Farsi
2024-06-13 09:45 - 12:15, 2024-06-06 09:45 - 12:15 | Online, Digital - See Post For Details, Canada
Join us for a support group in Farsi that fosters a nurturing and uplifting environment for participating mothers. We will explore a variety of topics that will empower moms through the challenges of motherhood. Topics Include:

Mindful motherhood
Creating personal wellness routines
Nurturing emotional well-being
Body positivity and acceptance
Social connections and self care
Balancing work and family life
Self-care and wellness
Parenting milestones and challenges
Navigating mom guilt
Building a supportive community and more!

Schedule:

Every Thursday from January 18 – June 20, 2024
9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Connecting online via Zoom

After the first session has passed (January 18, 2024), please email communications@westcoastfamily.org to register.
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Power of Play
2024-06-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-05 09:30 - 11:30 | WFC Tri-Cities Office, 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1L6
Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in. A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs!
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program
Wednesdays, March 20 – June 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
At WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Mindful Parenting in Farsi (Ages 0-12)
2024-06-05 09:45 - 12:15 | Online, Digital - See Post For Details, Canada
Join us for a FREE online parenting group in Farsi. Parents of children ages 0-12 will learn important parenting principles, skills, and strategies. Topics Include:

Dealing with oppositional and defiant children
Setting limits and boundaries
Power struggles
Age-appropriate consequences
House rules and more!

Schedule:

Every Wednesday from January 17 – June 19, 2024
9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Connecting online via Zoom

After the first session has passed (January 17, 2023), please email communications@westcoastfamily.org to register.

Stay & Play
2024-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Birchland Elementary School, 1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1M4, Canada
Join us Tuesdays and come be a Birchland Buddy! Drop-in and join us with your little ones (aged 0-6) for a fun gym experience. In partnership with SD43.
Details:

No registration required, drop-in program
Tuesdays, April 16 – June 4, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
No group on May 14
At Birchland Elementary School (1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam)
Entrance at gym doors

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
