Campbell River Food Bank

Registration: Population served must register with the Food Bank first, with identification (Driver’s License or BC Care Card) and proof of address. Children must have a BC Care Card Food Bank is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 1pm daily by appointment. For hampers, please call the appointment line at 250 914 2423. Office…

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Baby’s Best Chance Program

To provide education, information and connections for women who need extra support during pregnancy, birth and the early stages of parenting. We offer:  Resource Dietitian  Public Health Nurse Support  Free prenatal vitamins and supplements  Weekly food vouchers for Save-On Foods  Weekly prenatal drop-in group  Weekly postnatal drop-in group  Support with lifestyle changes, if families need help Our…

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Supported Child Development

Administered by Forest Circle Society for Families, the Campbell River Young Parents’ Program (CRYPP) support young parents as they work towards high school graduation. The four program components are education, child care, health and support, and are based at Cari’s Infant and Toddler Centre.

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PacificCare Child Care Resource and Referral

For child care providers: Consultations and support for all child care providers Support for new License Not Required child care providers who become registered with the Child Care Resource and Referral program Access to affordable liability insurance Support and training for all child care providers Resources, newsletters and community information Toy and equipment lending libraries.…

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Campbell River Young Parents Program

Administered by Forest Circle Society for Families, the Campbell River Young Parents’ Program (CRYPP) support young parents as they work towards high school graduation. The four program components are education, child care, health and support, and are based at Cari’s Infant and Toddler Centre. Many student parents in the CRYPP attend Carihi Senior Secondary School,…

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Are you looking for childcare?

To find child care in Campbell River and Area visit the Child Care Map. The Child Care Map contains licensed child care providers that receive Child Care Operating Funding. The map gives you location of centres, and if there are vacancies within the centre. Child care providers are responsible for updating their vacancies and other information. Contact Website:…

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Affordable Child Care Benefit

The BC Affordable Child Care Benefit program is to help eligible families with the cost of child care. Information about the program can also be found online: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit Contact Contact: Alison Boucher Phone: 250-203-6022 Email: aboucher@pacific-care.bc.ca Website:http://www.pacificcare.ca/ This service is provided by: PacificCare Child Care Resource and Referral PacificCare CCRR assists parents in finding child…

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The Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program

The Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program was developed by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) for families with Métis children birth to 8 years. Métis families can apply for and access services funded directly by MNBC.

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Qwallayuw Head Start

Qwallayuw Head Start Preschool Program provides 2 half-day sessions 4 days a week that prepare young Aboriginal children for their school years by meeting their spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. They provide programming in six core areas: education and school readiness; Aboriginal culture and language; parental involvement, health promotion; nutrition; and social support.

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Métis 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…

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