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Parents and Children Together

Applications and Registrations Now Being Accepted for Sept. 8 start!

PACT is a Family Literacy Program that serves adults, parents, caregivers and children. PACT is open to women and men. This program is provided at no cost to those registered in PACT. Childcare is provided at no cost to the children of participants who are 5 years of age or younger – on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is provided by trained and supervised caregivers who provide early literacy activities for the children. Enrollment is continuous; childcare is assigned in order of registration.

PACT meets September 2009 – April 2010, on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. All participants must attend all three weekly classes.

  • ONE class each week is a group time for parents, adults, and caregivers that provides learning about child development, family activities that promote early literacy, family finances and budgeting, nutrition, community services, communication skills, and parenting skills. These group sessions are led by the PACT coordinator.

PACT is affiliated with the University College of the Fraser Valley. The adult literacy classes of PACT are led by a certified UFV instructor. All participants are enrolled as UCFV students and will receive course credits, student numbers and access to the UCFV campus.

  • TWO classes each week are in our on-site classroom with the UFV instructor. Each student will complete an assessment that will allow the instructor to place each person at her or his correct level of study.
  • The classes allow participants to upgrade academic skills; finish high school study; improve English language reading, writing, and conversation skills; improve math skills.

The PACT Program will:
• Provide academic classes so that you can meet your educational goals.
• Help you grow in your parenting skills.
• Give you the opportunity to learn along with other adults.
• Increase your confidence to parent and teach your child.
• Give you an opportunity to play & learn with your child.
• Assist your child to learn to converse and read in English.
• Help your child be successful in school.
• Start your child on the road to a lifetime of learning.
• Give you an opportunity to connect and have fun with other adults and their children.

How To Apply and Register:
Contact the PACT Coordinator.
• Phone: 604-859-7681, Ext. 267
• Email: pact@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
• Office: Abbotsford Community Services, Old Courthouse Building,
33780 Laurel Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9

Application and Registration forms, and additional information, will be provided to you.

Orientation will take place on September 8.