Care and Share
Care and Share
Need a bit of help from your friends? Drop by and pick up some gently used clothing for all ages, toys for kids, and more, for free!
When
January 12, 19 February 15, 22 March 12, 19
2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where
Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney St. Vancouver, BC
Cost
Free
Contact
Contact julie.diesta@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 143
ali.matson@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 124
Family Play Time at Sunset Community Centre
Family Play Time at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Family Play Time at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
A free drop-in program for children aged 0-6 and their families to build connections while enjoying songs, play, art, stories, and learning exploration! English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi, Tagalog, and more. Open to all families no pre-registration required.
When
January 7 – March 11, 2023
Saturdays at 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Cost
Free
Contact
Contact catherine.kwan@southvan.org or fdi@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 112
Other Details
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi, Tagalog, and more.
Family Play Time at Southside Hub
Family Play Time at Southside Hub
A free drop-in program for children aged 0-6 and their families to build connections while enjoying songs, play, art, stories, and learning exploration! English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi, Tagalog, and more. Open to all families no pre-registration required.
When
January 6 – March 24, 2023 Fridays at 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Where
Southside Hub 8118 Fraser St. Vancouver, BC
Cost
Free
Contact
Contact marie.mah@southvan.org or fdi@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 149
Family Skate Time
Family Skate Time
Exercise, connect with others, and have fun with your family with skating time at Killarney CC Ice Rink!
Priority given to families who are newcomers or PR.
When
January 12, 19 February 9, 16 March 9, 16
2nd & 3rd Thursday of the Month at 11:30am
Where
Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney St. Vancouver, BC
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Registration will open at slotted.co/fdiskate the Monday of the week of the program at 9AM.
Contact marie.mah@southvan.org or fdi@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 149
Family Support Services
Family Support Services
Providing support, resources and referrals to families through:
- community resources
- childcare information
- parenting support
- sudsidy applications support
Support offered in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog.
When
Monday – Friday
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and Virtual on Zoom
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
[ English, Cantonese, Mandarin ] Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112
OR
[ English, Tagalog ] Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 149
Family Support and Domestic Violence Program
Family Support and Domestic Violence Program
This confidential, community-based program provides individualized support to women who are currently experiencing or have experienced violence in their relationships. Works with women and children to build on their strengths and enhance safety. Services include counselling, advocacy, safety planning, accompaniment, information and connection to resources. Outreach is available so women could be seen at where they feel comfortable. Accepts self and agency referrals.
For more information, please call 604-324-6212.
When
Monday to Friday at 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and Vancouver area
Cost
Free
Contact
604-324-6212
Family Wellness and Information Monthly Workshops
Family Wellness and Information Monthly Workshops
Once a month on Zoom. To view the details for the workshop of the month, follow the South Vancouver Early Childhood Resources Facebook Page for more info and updates.
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
[ English, Cantonese & Mandarin ] Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112
[ English & Tagalog ] Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 149
Other Details
Languages: English, Tagalog, Cantonese & Mandarin
Mother Goose Circle Time
Mother Goose Circle Time
For parents with children aged 0 - 3 years old to meet other parents and learn rhymes/songs/stories together.
Offered in English/Cantonese/Mandarin
When
January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13
Mondays at 11:30am – 12:30pm
Where
Southside Hub 8118 Fraser St. Vancouver, BC.
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Contact marie.mah@southvan.org or weiwei.siew@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 149
Other Details
Languages: English/Cantonese/Mandarin
[Korean] Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
[Korean] Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
Meet with other Korean speaking parents of young children 0 to 5 years old. Share questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent. Learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour, Discuss real-life parenting situations and work together with the support of a trained facilitator to discover positive ways of parenting.
When
Mondays at 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
To register contact kwangyoung.conn@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 117
Other Details
Language: Korean
Single Moms’ Support Group
Single Moms’ Support Group
Supporting single mothers towards personal and economic independence.
Come and meet other women, connect with resources, share stories and support in a friendly space. Weekly group meetings connect single moms in the community for peer support, resources and information.
Groups serve women of all ages and from all backgrounds and are based on the belief that every woman knows what she needs to achieve her goals—she just needs the opportunity to discover her potentials.
Where
YWCA
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
For more information or to register, contact: singlemoms@ywcavan.org
South Asian Settlement & Family Counselling Services
South Asian Settlement & Family Counselling Services
Settlement services for newly arrived and long-term permanent residents is provided in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English at Sunset Community Centre and Ross Temple. Naturalised citizens can also access our services. Confidential counselling on family issues and parenting is also provided.
When
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where
Ross Sikh Temple - Sunset Community Centre
Cost
Free with SVNH membership
Contact
Humaira Imtiaz, email humaira@southvan.org
Other Details
Serviced in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English.
Southside Hub Lending Library
Southside Hub Lending Library
Families can borrow books for their children or for themselves. After they read it, return it or pass it on to a friend.
When
January 6 – March 24, 2023 Tuesdays at 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Where
Southside Hub 8118 Fraser St. Vancouver, BC
Cost
Free
Contact
Contact marie.mah@southvan.org
or fdi@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 149
Summer Family Time at the Park
Summer Family Time at the Park
For parents and their children 0-6 years old to learn, play, and sing together.
Activities include story time:
- circle time
- arts and crafts
- & more!
When
Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where
Tecumseh Park
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Catherine at catherine.kwan@southvan.org or 604-324-6212 EXT 112
Other Details
Program delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin & English.
No pre-registration needed.
Summer Family Gym Time
Summer Family Gym Time
A free drop-in program for children aged 0-6 and their families to build connections while enjoying movement based activities in the gym!
When
Wednesdays from 10:15am to 11:45am
Where
Sunset Community Centre - Gym
Cost
Free
Contact
Monet at monet.yabut@southvan.org
Other Details
Program spoken in: English, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi, & Tagalog
No pre-registration required.
Summer Family Event
Summer Family Event
For children aged 0-6 and their families and caregivers to build connections while enjoying songs, play, arts and crafts, and learning exploration! Come join us for some fun in the sun!
When
July – 8 & 22.
August – 4 & 19.
10:30am to 12:00pm
Where
George Park
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
Marie at marie.mah@southvan.org
Other Details
Program spoken in English, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi & Tagalog
Summer Pop Ups
Summer Pop Ups
Come join us in the Summer sun for music, games, stories, toys, and connections in the park!
When
Mondays from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Bi-weekly Fridays from 4:00pm-5:30pm
Where
Memorial South Park
Cost
Free with SVNH Membership
Contact
For more information please email: fdi@southvan.org
Other Details
Program spoken in: English, Arabic, Spanish & Tagalog
