The JBCP Family Centre is a welcoming and supportive place where families with young children can find information, support and programs for their family. The Family Centre offers a well-equipped children's play space and many resources for parents. It provides a caring and friendly place for parents, caregivers, grandparents and volunteers to meet and enjoy activities, learn and share information about parenting, and become involved in their community.

Drop-In Programs for Parents of Children from Birth to 6

• Creative Play Drop In (Birth to 6 years)
• Toddler Time Drop In (Birth to 30 months)

Parent Education, Support and Counselling

• The Baby Group - Registration required. Please phone 250-388-7844 to register
• Parent-Child Mother Goose - Please call Nancy at 250-388-7844 x313
• Triple "P" Parenting Group - Runs several times per year. Call 388-7844 Ext 312 for more information.
• Counselling and Outreach - Please call 388-7844 Ext 312 for more information

Youth and Family Outreach Services

The Youth & Family Outreach Worker offers support to youth 13-19 years old and their families. Our aim is to help families build strengths and promote resilience. We provide support, information, mediation, advocacy, mentoring, and referrals. Please contact the Youth & Family Outreach Worker at 250-415-7721, or at jbate@jbcp.bc.ca .

Principles of Family Resource Programs

The Family Centre is part of a provincial network of Family Resource Programs, which are based on principles of:

 

Promotion of Healthy Parenting

FRP's focus on strengthening parents to be healthy and nurturing, by providing information, support and connections in their community.

Interdependence

FRP's recognize that every family needs help at some time, and is able to give help and support at other times.

Importance of Play

FRPs educates parents on the importance of creative play opportunities for their child's development.

Accessibility

FRP's aim to be open and accessible to all parents.

 

Family Resource Programs Association of BC - www.frpbc.ca
PLAY Coalition - www.playvictoria.org
Vancouver Island Health Authority - www.viha.ca
www.healthychildren.ca  

Invest in Kids - www.investinkids.ca

Active Communities - Highway to Health - www.fitinfitness.ca

Creative Play Drop In

A drop in program which offers many free play activities such as painting, collage, playdough, dress-up, puzzles, books and toys as well as outdoor play. A healthy snack is served midway through the program. Parents and children are encouraged to join a Circle Time with songs, finger plays and stories. Support for this program comes from the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund.

Toddler Time Drop In

This drop in play program is suited to younger toddlers (age 30 months and under) and their parents. Children's play activities, snack, and circle time are all part of the morning.

Cost: There is no cost for these programs, but we suggest a $1 donation to help cover the costs of coffee, snacks & supplies. Parents are also encouraged to bring a healthy contribution to snack time (fruit, veggies, crackers).

No registration is required for drop-in programs.

The Family Centre offers several parent education and support groups as well as counselling for families. There is no cost for these programs, but parents are asked to register in advance for these programs.

For more information and to register for these programs call 250 388-7844.

The Baby Group

The Baby Group provides support and information for parents with children from birth to seven months. The program offers speakers, videos, fun and friendship with other new parents.

Parent-Child Mother Goose

Rhymes, songs and finger plays for parents and their babies in a relaxed setting. No cost. Snack provided. Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:00. Please phone to register.

Counselling for Families

The Family Support Program offers counselling, information and support to families wanting to work on parenting or family concerns. A counsellor will work with you and/or your child in your home or at the Family Centre to explore family strengths and needs, and to provide information and support to make changes.