Outlying Areas
Cortes – Manson’s Hall Parents & Tots
All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 – 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection. Free, by donation.
Read MoreImmigration Welcome Centre – Port McNeil Programming
The Immigrant Welcome Centre, formally known as the Multicultural & Immigrant Services Association of the North Vancouver Island (MISA), is a registered nonprofit society.
Read MoreWe Wai Kai Nation Head Start
The We Wai Kai Nation Cape Mudge Band Headstart Program is offered at Quinsam and the We Wai Kai Preschool Daycare Headstart Program is offered at Cape Mudge. Cape Mudge differs in that it offers daycare within the program. There are six (6) components to the program: culture and language, education, health promotion, nutrition, parent & family involvement and social support. The program is a warm, accepting, and caring environment for both children and their families and offers morning, all day, and afternoon programs. In both communities a Headstart Outreach program is provided for families with children ages 0-36 months. This includes weekly play groups, a mobile resource library, home visits and the engagement of children, parents and families in activities that encourage involvement in activities, nutrition, and skills that promote healthy lifestyles.
Read MoreQuadra Island Food Bank
Food distribution day is the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Read MoreGold River – Children Who Witness Abuse Program
Description The Gold River Children Who Witness Abuse program provides individual and group counseling services for children between the ages of 3 and 8 living in the Gold River area who have witnessed abuse, threats or violence in the home. Contact Campbell River Family Services for more information on the Gold River CWWA program. Contact…
Read MoreEarly Years Family Navigation
Description Work one on one with the Family Navigator to get advice on strenghthening parenting skills, child deveoplment knowledge, supported referrals, life skill development, help to access services and supports in the community, advocacy, and information/advice. Family Navigation program staff facilitate a weekly early learning group called Family Links on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am. Come Enjoy…
Read MoreChildren’s Health Hub (Vancouver Island West)
Children’s Health Hub connects families with health resources and service providers. Hours vary depending on the services provided. Appointments are available outside of regularly scheduled hours. Contact the Hub Navigator for more information. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360140348735064/ Helping Families Thrive Proudly supported by the School District #84. Contact Hub Navigator – Fatima McCarthy Phone: 250-283-7108<…
Read MoreMétis Family Connections
The Métis Early Years program was developed by the Métis Nation British Columbia for Métis families with children birth to 8 years. The Métis Middle Years program is for children 9-12 years and the Métis  Secondary Years program is for youth 13-18 years. This is available to MNBC citizens and those who self identify as Metis.  The…
Read MoreBear Essentials Program
Bear Essentials is a family support program that assists with the costs of health-related travel and equipment for Island kids. The program is designed for families that struggle to afford the associated costs or that have barriers limiting their ability to access health care or equipment for their child. Bear Essentials is a program accessed through referral only. A health…
Read MoreAboriginal Speech and Language Program
The speech / language pathologist at Laichwiltach Family Life Society provides services to aboriginal children from birth to school entry (0-5 years). A speech/language pathologist is someone who can help children: To say words clearly To use longer sentences To understand what other people are saying and follow directions To play with other children With…
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