Early Years and Family Programs

Free, welcoming and multicultural program open to families with children age 0 to 6 years old. This drop-in program includes circle time, lunch, outings and a variety of fun activities. This is also a safe space for parents to connect, learn and feel supported in raising their children.  Check out this month’s Family Place November 2019.

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

An 8 week parenting program designed to support parents to build healthy and secure relationship with their children.

Through videos, presentations and discussions, we will

-Better understand the needs and behavior of our children, as well as how to support their physical and emotional development
-Find ways to enhance children’s confidence in themselves and their ability to handle emotions
-Reflect on our own reactions as parents

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

Free, welcoming, self-help and peer support group offered to Spanish speaking parents, grandparents and other caregivers. The circle provides participants with a supportive network, promotes self-advocacy, empowers and boosts self-esteem and helps create a healthier living environment for all families.

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

An 8 week program for parents and caregivers with children under 3 years old. Mother Goose uses rhymes, songs, and stories as the basis for early childhood development and literacy, and healthy caregiver/ child attachment.

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

A 10 week early literacy program that includes story boards, crafts, and songs for parents and caregivers with children under 5 years old.

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

Free workshops and series with a focus on wellness and health offered throughout the year include:

– Food skills for families
– Easy recipes for families
– Self-care workshops
– Arts and craft workshops
– Talking circles
– Healthy relationships workshops
– Other parenting workshops

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

This program offers support to both women and men impacted by violence.  The program provides information, advocacy and referral, help with understanding the legal system and the child protection law, various workshops and emotional support.

Program Contact:
Horacio Valle Torres 604.254.5401 ext. 252
horaciov@kiwassa.ca

For all male-identified folks looking to learn more skills in communication, healthy relationships and self-awareness. This 3-part workshop discussion group will meet in a casual, open and judgment free environment to share stories from our pasts, our reflections on the present, and together develop new visions for our futures. This is a great opportunity for anyone beginning to seek new skills and ideas or for those looking to dive deeper into an expanding journey of self discovery and reinvention.

These sessions are being offered for free with provided light dinner and bus-tickets.

Program Contact:
Jesus Gonzales  jesusg@kiwassa.ca
Ryan Avola  ryana@kiwassa.ca