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Adoptive Parent's Association of British Columbia 205 - 15463 104th Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3R 1N9 |
588-7300 |
Peer support and information group offers lay counselling
on issues related to adoption. Involved with birth parents, adoptive
parents and adoptees. Also provides information re: adoption
procedures, regulations, search and reunion. Contact: Trudy Denton |
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B.C. Parents in Crisis Society 620 - 1155 West Pender Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2P4 |
669-1616 | Self-help groups facilitated by trained volunteer sponsors. Groups deal with parental stress, build support systems and help prevent child abuse. Free and confidential. |
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Big Brothers of B.C. (Lower Mainland) 102 - 1193 Kingsway Vancouver, B.C. V5V 3C9 |
876-2447 | Volunteers provide an adult male role model for children from male-absent homes. Referrals are accepted for children between the ages of 7 -18 years. |
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Boys and Girls Club c/o 516 Howard Avenue Burnaby, B.C. V5B 3R1 |
522-8105 |
Operates guidance-oriented activities through informal education,
recreation, group work, social, cultural and physical programs
for youth. Contact: Minaz 299-7040 |
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Boy Scouts of Canada 101 - 14914 104th Avenue Surrey , B.C. V3R 1M7 |
581-5777 | |
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Fraser North Child Care Society c/o 101 F 508 Clarke Road Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 3X2 |
939-7436 Fax: 939-2997 |
Addresses a variety of issues related to child care, including the need for sufficient affordable, accessible and quality child care services for all children in the community |
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Child Welfare Resources Office Ministry of Social Services 105 - 504 Cottonwood Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 2R5 |
937-2350 | |
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Council of Parent Participation Pre-schools 4 - 4340 Carson Street Burnaby, B.C. V5J 2X9 |
435-4430 |
Umbrella organization of parent participation pre-schools.
Provides pre-school referrals, parent education, and regular
newsletter. Contact: Vaughn Hatch |
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Daycare Information Simon Fraser Health Unit 644 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6B1 |
927-2000 |
Provides a list of daycare facilities and operators to anyone
requesting this information. Contact: Mary Brown |
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Family and Children's Services Ministry of Social Services 2610 St. John's Street Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2B6 or 101 - 504 Cottonwood Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 2R5 |
939-5102
937-2350 |
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Family Enhancement Program SHARE Family & Community Services 1212 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 |
931-1951 | Provides support to encourage socially isolated, low income clients with pre-school and elementary-aged children to use community resources in the Tri-City area. Family workers offer: home visits for assessment and referral; drop-in programs for parents and tots; information and education programs; support counselling for individuals and groups. |
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Family Life Education Program SHARE Family & Community
Services 1212 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 |
931-1951 |
Aims to strengthen families and individuals by providing educational
programs on a variety of topics. Programs offered in the Fall,
Winter and Spring. Brochures available. Contact: Diane Thorne |
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Family Project West 3004 Flint Street Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 4H4 |
941-7828 |
Intensive parenting education and support program serving
families with pre-school aged children ( 6 & under ). Offers
assessment and follow-up services with a focus on needs of both
parents and children. Referrals from the Ministry of Social Services
required. Contact: Jan Iannucci |
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Fraserside Community Services Suicide Prevention and Counselling 314 Sixth Street New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3A6 |
522-3722 Fax: 522-4031 |
Multi-service agency providing services to individuals, families,
youth, mentally ill adults. Programs include counselling support,
residential, vocational rehabilitation, employment services and
low income assistance. Funded through contacts with Ministry
of Social Services,Canada Employment and Immigration, Ministry
of Health and Ministry of Labour and Consumer Affairs. Contact: Jim Fenning |
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Girl Guides of Canada 1462 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1E1 |
734-4877 | |
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Greater Coquitlam Family Child Care Association 2250 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3C8 |
941-5303 |
Network of home daycare operators who share ides, resources
and support. Encourages members to maintain the highest standard
of quality childcare and provides workshops that cover all aspects
of a professional home daycare. Free referral service matches
parents in need with available daycare homes. Contact: Bonnie Shellbourne |
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Information Children Psychology Department Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 |
291-3548 | Provides an information and referral service for parents. Responds to questions or concerns regarding children, including behavioural problems. Publishes a book list, various pamphlets and seasonal newsletters. |
| LaLeche League | 736-3244 | Offers breast-feeding support and informant for mothers through monthly meetings, telephone help from experienced leaders, lending library and a members bi-monthly journal. Call the number listed for information and a contact person in your area |
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Lower Mainland Camping Bureau 1035 Commercial Drive Vancouver, B.C. V5L 3X1 |
253-7191 | Subsidizes children and parents to attend residential camps; subsidizes children to attend day camps. Publishes directory of camps throughout B.C. Non-Profit rental of camping equipment. |
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Marriage Project 6050 Sussex Avenue Burnaby, B.C. V5H 3C2 |
433-6416 |
Marriage preparation workshops designed to help participants
learn good communication techniques and effective conflict resolution
strategies. Facilitated by a professional marriage counsellor. Contact: John Heibert |
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Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club PoCo / Mo / Ridge Meadows / Coq. 116 - 1195 Pipeline Road Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 6J5 |
944-2451 |
Informal support group of parents and guardians, foster parents
and expectant parents of multiple birth children. Activities
include idea and information sharing, family activities, guest
speakers and demonstrations Contact: Janine Macey |
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Mountainview Parent & Tot Program SHARE Family and Community Services 1212 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C V3k 3P5 |
931-1951 |
Drop-in centre at mountainview Elementary School, corner of
Robinson and Smith in Coquitlam. Activities include arts and
crafts, story time and circle time. Contact: Sheilah Aherne |
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New Westminster Family Place 611 Agnes Avenue New Westminster, B.C. V3L 5B3 |
520-3666 | Free drop-in centre, information and referrals; supervised playroom; children's programs; parents lounge; kitchen; clothing exchange; crafts; bulletin board; coffee, tea and snacks available. |
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Parents and Tots Como Lake United Church 535 Marmont Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 7H6 |
931-8555 | Drop-in centre open daily. Telephone for information about hours |
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Parents Together 10496 - 135 th Street Surrey, B.C. V3T 4C5 |
325-0511 | Self-help support group for parents of acting-up teenagers. |
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Parents Without Partners P.O. Box 1153 Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6Z9 |
944-1075 | International volunteer self-help organization formed to serve the needs of single parents and their children. Offers educational programs, family activities and social functions. Monthly dances held. |
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Port Coquitlam Children's World Simon Fraser Society for Community Living 3170 Cedar Drive Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 3C3 |
942-4020 |
An integrated pre-school that enrolls 17 typical children
and 8 special needs children. Follows school calendar year with
an additional five weeks for the summer program. Contact: Chris Francis |
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Port Coquitlam Family Studies Centre P.O. Box 661 Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 1XO |
945-7333 | Offers individual and group parenting programs; programs on raising the responsible child. |
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Rainbow House Children's Centre 647 Ewen Avenue New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5C2 |
525-0611 |
Integrated daycare centre for children 18 months to 5 years.
Serves typical children and those with special needs. Contact: Margarita Garraway |
| Re-Connect | Pager: 645-7096 |
Provincial program for street kids. Operates in all communities.
Aims to help those on the streets to leave for a healthier and
safer lifestyle, and to prevent other young people from becoming
street kids. Contact: Ross Bogle / Merlyn Horton. |
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Single Mother's Support Group Port Coquitlam and Area Women's Centre 2420 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3B1 |
941-6311 |
Support group for single mothers focuses on lifeskills and
mutual support. Contact: Jacqueline Jones |
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Special Services to Children SHARE Family and Community Services 1212 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 |
931-1951 | Provides short term, one-to-one childcare to children. Referrals are made through the Ministry of Social Services. |
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Speech and Language Therapy SHARE Family and Community Services 1210 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 |
936-3313 | Speech and language therapy for pre-schoolers in school District #43 and New Westminster. |
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Step-by-Step Pre-School Society 960 Lillian Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 2G5 |
939-1020 |
Pre-school for developmentally delayed children ages 3 - 5
years. Promotes development in weak areas to enable children
to function on an even basis within their peer group. Contact: Rhoda Waddington |
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Teen Issues Committee Social Development Council of District 43 1214 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 |
931-2394 | Addresses community issues related to teens including services, program and policy planning; community education concerning teen needs; and encouraging teen involvement in the life of the community. |
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TriCity Family Place c/o 2562 Harrier Drive Coquitlam, B.C. V3E 2A8 |
945-0048 | Drop-in for parents (including grandparents, fathers, nannies) and other caregivers of pre-school aged children. Offers an informal pre-school environment including toys not generally found in the home, crafts and circle time. Adults meet in a relaxed atmosphere with access to parenting library, peer counseling, and educational activities. Meet at Victoria Hall, 3425 Victoria Drive in Coquitlam. |
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Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Centre 1170 Bute Street Vancouver, B.C. V6E 1Z6 |
684-6869 | Library, free legal advice, counseling, information and referral, social activities. All services confidential. |
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Volunteer Grandparents Society of British Columbia 3 - 1734 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1Y1 |
736-8271 Fax: 736-8291 |
Introduces people of grandparent age (40 and over) who do not have grandchildren nearby, to families without available grandparents, and with children between the age of 3 and 12. Self-help program assists in forming volunteer extended families for mutual enjoyment. |
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Wee Watch Private Home Day Care Society 1414 Greenhill Court Coquitlam, B.C. V3E 1Y8 |
942-7522 |
Daycare placement for children aged six weeks to pre-school.
Referral services to parents / caregivers includes reference
checks; in-service support and resources for caregivers. Contact: Carol Forbes |
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YMCA Tri-Cities Family Daycare Support Program Unit 1 - 500 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1J0 |
521-3342 |
Daycare support program for licensed and unlicensed childcare
providers. Provides childcare referral service for parents; on-going
training for caregivers; information for parents to help choose
a childcare situation. Contact: Vicki Honour |