January 12, 2024
Building Blocks for Better Lives When emergencies or unexpected costs arise for families, we do everything we can to support families so they can focus on what matters most. Holiday Hampers For some families, the holiday season can be a...
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Our Gift Card Drive campaign aims to support WFC families whose children (Kindergarten - Grade 12) are looking to spend their time outside, experiencing new and fun activities. As the days get warmer, many children want to join sports teams,...
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Every year, our donors support Westcoast Family Centres clients by providing hampers full of essential gifts for children and parents. Last year, more than 65 Sponsors shopped, wrapped, and donated over 125 Holiday Hampers for Westcoast Families. We are so...
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Families facing crisis are more likely to be facing financial insecurity, which makes them especially vulnerable during emergency situations like fleeing domestic violence, job loss, or an unexpected medical situation. Our Building Blocks fund is here to help ease the...
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Locations Offering This Service About Early Years Our communities are filled with vibrant and dynamic children and parents, but the simple truth is that parenting can be tough, very tough. It is important to acknowledge that as parents we don’t...
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Locations Offering This Service Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Healthy Babies is a pregnancy outreach program open to both pregnant women and women with babies under six months of age. The program focuses on three core elements:...
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Locations Offering This Service About Youth Services Westcoast Family Centres promotes accessibility and inclusion within our communities. Specifically, we offer the Child and Youth Support Needs (CYSN): Life Skills Development Program in collaboration with Community Ventures Society. The program provides...
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Locations Offering This Service Child Care We provide parents and guardians with tools and resources to help find quality child care in Vancouver. With resources that range from a list of child care providers to assistance with navigating provincial subsidy...
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Locations Offering This Service How We Help The Supervised Access Visitation program provides a safe, neutral, and child-focused setting for visits between a child and non-custodial parent or other family member. Access visits are provided by highly trained staff who...
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Locations Offering This Service How We Help Guided by Indigenous Family Counsellors with knowledge in and experience with culturally appropriate traditions and practices, the Indigenous Family Preservation and Reunification program aims to increase safety and stability for Indigenous children while...
ViewCash gifts allow us to go above and beyond for families, helping them to reach their full potential even faster.
Learn MoreWe 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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