A place to connect,
A place to have fun
WHAT IS FAMILY CENTRE?
Your Family Resource and Referral Centre
Family Centre is a place that fosters the strengths and well-being of individuals and families and our community as a whole. We offer friendly, supportive meeting places where adults and children can share quality time together through formal and informal programs.
We believe that the health of children and their families is directly connected to the health of our community. As such, we believe in a Family Centre that welcomes all members of our community to a friendly, warm and comfortable place where adults and children can play together, meet new friends, gain new skills and share ideas.
Parent & Tot Classes
I GOT YOU BABE is a fun and interactive class for parents and their children ages 6-23 months. This program enhances parent/child bonding through singing and play techniques. Using verse and rhyme, parents and their little ones learn so much in just a few short weeks.
Family Centre offers a variety of classes for you and your child. Your children will learn about colours, shapes, seasons, animals, people and more. Classes are structured with craft time, snack time, reading singing, dramatic play and free play. These classes are very important in helping your child develop life-long social skills. The interaction between parent and child in the preschool environment encourages a feeling of safety and well-being and prepares your youngster for their future schooling. Please phone Family Centre to find out more about the various Parent & Tot classes offered.
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
We offer both Preschool and fixed length specialty Preschool/Parent & tot classes.
CRICKET CORNER PRESCHOOL
is located at Family Centre. Children can attend Tuesdays and Thursdays, morning or afternoon classes throughout the school year or attend Mon/Wed/Fri, 3 day per week program
Family Centre also operates
COMMUNITY DROP-INS
These drop-in programs are excellent venues for meeting friends. They provide opportunities for your child to interact with others while developing social skills. Parents benefit from meeting other parents and sharing information and support. We welcome all parents/caregivers with children 0-5 years of age.
MONDAYS MEET & GREET DROP-IN
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
TUESDAYS PRECIOUS BABY DROP-IN
9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
TODDLER TIME DROP-IN
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS COMMUNITY DROP-IN
9:00 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.
Testimonials and Quotes
"I am so grateful to the Family Centre. My kids are having a great time. Thanks for being there." Preschool parent
"It is wonderful having a place where everyone in the family can go for inspiration and creativity." Mom who attends Drop-in
"I want to say "Thank you" to you special (people)...who have a heart for single mothers and their children. You have made us feel important as individuals and as women who need a hug and a smile and a cup of coffee ." Women's Support Group Participant
"With our first child, we learnt so much and felt so very supported. All this in an atmosphere of fun and community spirit ." I Got You Babe Participant
"I have two children and attend playgroup once a week. We all look forward to coming and I think it is very beneficial for all of us. The children learn to socialize with others and the parents can exchange ideas on how to raise children and gather information about problem solving."
Father who attends drop-in
FAMILY CENTRE is located in the Old Courthouse Bldg.
33780 Laurel Street
Phone: 604.859.7681 local 266
Fax: 604.859.0514
email: familycentre@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
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