Child & Family

Resources & Research

Family Health Services at Parkgate Community Centre

• Breastfeeding Drop-In: A public health nurse is available weekly to assist you with your breastfeeding concerns:  Mondays 1-2pm, Community Room, 2nd floor.
• Immunization Clinics: To book appointments on the North Shore for infants and children call 604-983-6863.
• Parent & Infant Drop-in: Parents and infants are welcome to our public health nurse lead weekly free drop-in for talks on topics related to baby and self-care during the first year.  Weigh and measure you baby and meet other parents in your community.  Mondays 1-3pm.

Support services for families

• Health Connection BC
• North Shore Community Resources
• Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Infant Development Program of BC
• Vancouver Coastal Health
• Healthy Families BC
• Family Services of the North Shore
• North Shore Supported Child Development Program
• North Shore Disability Resource Centre Association
• BC Association of Family Resource Programs

Programs and organizations for children and families

• North Vancouver School District #44
• BC Ministry of Education
• Public Health Agency of Canada

Research and information

• Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
• Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI)
• Middle Childhood Matters (MCM)
• Purple Crying (infants)
• Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Canada food guide
• Child Care Canada