Successful Co-Parenting is a free, comprehensive 6-week program for parents experiencing separation and/or divorce with a focus on the best interest of their child. 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 Wednesdays, April 16 – May 21, 2025 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
Learning or suspecting that your child may have a cognitive challenge can be confusing and stressful. You’re not alone! Neurodiverse Parenting is a support group for parents with Neurodiverse children (ages 3-15). Neurological differences may include:
- ADHD
- ADD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- FASD
- Dyspraxia
- Dyslexia
- Brain damage from accident, injury or trauma
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Learning Difficulties
Your child does not need to have a diagnosis for you to participate in the group.
Neurodiverse Parenting focuses on bringing parents together to feel supported and part of a community, to know they are not isolated or alone in the challenges they may be experiencing. Together we will explore common challenges, share ideas, and celebrate success while supporting one another!
WFC Parent Educator Kristy will provide information relating to:
- Understating neurodiversity
- Tools and strategies that can support their child to function in day to day life
- Being an effective advocate for their child
- Appreciating the impact of neurodiversity on the whole family and how to support themselves, their other children and their relationship.
- Linking the group to support services within the community.
SCHEDULE:
- Thursdays, May 1 – June 19, 2025
- You will be automatically registered for every session.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Online group (using Zoom)
Come connect with other families and enjoy playtime, stories and free resources. Open to parents and caregivers with children 0-6 years old. Light dinner served.
Details:
If you have any questions about this group or other SPRING HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
Come play with your little one and connect with other parents & babies! Families with children 0-2 years old.
Details:
- DROP-IN, no registration required.
- Wednesdays, April 2 to June 11, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- No session on April 30
- 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
For parents with similar dynamics of family in the LGBTQ+ community. Casual meet and greet with children and parents Children aged 0-6 years old. Light dinner provided.
Details:
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- In person group
- WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave)
To register for this group, please email amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org
Parents and teens, join us for a transformative series to strengthen your bond and support each other’s growth. In partnership with Sentinel Secondary School PAC & Westcoast Family Centres.
Details:
- Tuesdays, February 4, April 29, and May 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
- Online via MS Teams
- Please see below for topics
Workshop 1 – Tuesday Feb 4: Understanding and Supporting Teen Mental Health – 7 PM. Teams Link: Join conversation
Workshop 2 – Tuesday April 29: Mindfulness, Boundaries and Burnout Prevention – 7 PM. Teams Link: Join conversation
Workshop 3 – Tuesday May 27: Fostering Healthy Relationships: Communication, Self-Esteem and Support. Teams Link: Join conversation
If you have any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
Meet other caregivers and understand parenting challenges while learning about child development, health, safety, and self care.
Details:
- Every Thursday, January 16 – March 6, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- For parents with children 0-6 years old
- Free, indoor group at our WFC Tri-Cities office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam)
- Childminding available during sessions
- Limited spots available. Registration will close automatically once capacity has been reached or a week before the first session.
If you have any questions, please email communications@westcoastfamily.org
Come play with your little one and connect with other parents & babies!
Details:
- DROP-IN, no registration required.
- Wednesdays, January 8 – February 19, 2025 & March 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- No session on January 22
- 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 WINTER HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
Successful Co-Parenting is a free, comprehensive 6-week program for parents experiencing separation and/or divorce with a focus on the best interest of their child. 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 Wednesday, January 22 – February 26, 2025 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
These are educational and interactive sessions open to parents navigating separation and divorce.
Topics may include: understanding legal rights, duties and responsibilities of each party, looking at the process of separation and divorce, parental responsibilities and access, child and spousal support, property division plus more.
*Sessions will be facilitated by a licensed lawyer and supported by a Westcoast Family Centres staff member*
SCHEDULE:
- Monthly Sessions on Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 2024, Jan. 14, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6, Jun. 3, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, 2025
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Online via Zoom
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