Family Programs & Services
Parkgate Child and Family Resource Centre
"Sharing, caring and learning together through play." The Child and Family Resource Centre (FRC) creates a variety of opportunities for your child to learn and grow in a creative, play-based environment. The FRC is a friendly place where parents/care providers and their young children can come to grow, to share, and to learn together. The FRC offers a continuum of services and programs designed to meet the needs of today's families. The FRC connects families and supports family life. Most programs are free unless a fee appears in the course description.
Breastfeeding Support
North-wing Multi-purpose Room - C11
Wednesday - 1:00-2:00 pm
No charge
Immunization Clinics
Vaccinations for families with infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children.
By appointment - contact: Vancouver Coastal Health at 604-983-6863 for appointment times.
Parent and Infant Group
North Wing Multi-Purpose Room - C11 (2nd floor multipurpose room - R125 during July and August)
Wednesday - 2:00-3:00 pm
No Charge
Parents of infants can meet others and join in on facilitated discussions on topics such as "child care options", "challenges of toddler behaviour", "infant oral health", and "introducing solids". Guest speakers will allow for lots of questions. This is immediately followed by the "Breastfeeding and Infant Drop-In". from 1:00-2:00pm.
Childminding (September to June only)
Parkgate Childminding Fridays. A great opportunity to work out or attend a fitness class. Children will have fun playing, making crafts and going out to the playground during this program. Registration is required to attend. Please contact the Parkgate Front Desk at 604-983-6350 for more information.
Widely practiced in many countries and part of baby care traditions passed from parent to child for generations. Massage helps baby to relax, assists in relieving fussy, gassy and colicky discomforts, enhances physical and mental development, and helps a baby to develop longer sleep patterns.
Other health related programs and services include pre-natal classes, lactation consultation and referrals. Contact the Parkgate Community Health Centre @ 604-904-6450 for more information
Sunshine Song Time 0-3 yrs
A group experience for parents and their babies and young children, focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Experience the spark of delight and magic that comes from enjoying a favourite rhyme or song together. Connect with music, your child, and your community with songs, rhymes, and oral storytelling. Highly recommended for new parents wanting to learn skills and activities for their children's crucial early years (this program runs a similar curriculum to Parent-Child Mother Goose but does not require a referral for registration). Grandparents and caregivers warmly welcome!
Parkgate, 2nd floor (Barb L.)
230170 M Sept 28 – Nov 30 11:30am – 12:30pm
230171 M Jan 11 – Mar 22 11:30am – 12:30pm
$70 first child; $55 each additional child
Parent-Child Mother Goose
Parkgate offers a 10 week program beginning January 11, 2010 for families in our community in most need of support. Registration is by referral and screened through the Child Care and Family Programs Manager. Access may be granted to families managing postpartum depression, living on low income, as a single parent household, First Nations, new to Canada and families with multiples. Child must be under 24 months at start of program. To request more information or to leave a message for the Child Care and Family Programs Manager, please call 604-983-6382.
Parkgate, 2nd floor (Barb L., April A.)
Mondays 10:00–11:00am
Please note: no class - Mar 8, 2010
FREE things to do with your baby and child on the North Shore
Parkgate Playgroup (September to June only)
A time for parents, care providers, babies and children to come together in a relaxed environment and socialize. No child is ever too young for a Playgroup experience. Babies benefit from developing sensory, social and communication skills. Parents and care providers can relax and play with their children in a friendly environment. Please bring a piece of fruit or another nutritious item to share with the group and your child's own drink. Coffee and tea provided (Annelis W.).
Playgroup in the Park - Tuesdays - July 6 to August 31 - read more here
Parent Education (Sept to June only)
Parent Community Developers
The Parent Community Developer project is designed around the goal of "empowering families with young children, to identify and build upon their capacities". PCD's get involved in community events, neighbourhood mobilization around community issues, community resource sharing and networking. PCD's are available through voicemail by calling 604-983-6444 mailbox #849. PCDs work in two communities in the Seymour area: Maplewood and Lynnmour. Maplewood PCD's: Mira Borejszo, Alicia Todhunter. Lynnmour PCD's: April Accola, Mariam Esmail. For more information about the PCD Program, please call Parkgate Community Centre at 604-983-6350.
Seymour Family Place (September to June only)
Address: upstairs at the Seymour Youth Centre, 949 Lytton Street (located inbetween Ice Sports North Shore and Ron Andrews recCentre)
A friendly place where parents and care providers can come with their children to play and socialize. Some gross motor play in the small gym. Some facilitated sessions with community resource people that focus on learning positive guidance and discipline techniques; understanding the importance of providing boundaries and setting limits; raising kind and caring children; and nurturing and fostering the needs of self. Small snack provided for children; please bring a piece of fruit to share. Coffee and tea provided. (Sharon L.).
Drop In: $1.00/family
Lynnmour Family Drop-In (September to June only)
Address: Lynnmour-Jaycee House- 1251 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
Come by from 9:15-11:15 am at the Lynnmour-Jaycee House (top of Lillooet Road just above the Purcell Way intersection) on Wednesdays for a Playgroup session in your neighbourhood. Meet with other parents, share circle time, or take a break while your child plays with others. Community Health Nurses and IDP Consultants regularly attend - come with your questions. Everyone welcome. No cost, please bring a snack and a drink for your child. Coffee and tea provided (Barbara L., Annelis W.)
Drop In: $1.00/family
For more information about the Family Resource Centre, please visit Parkgate Community Centre or call 604-983-6350