Community Programs

Abby Dads – Father Involvement Program

• Chai Time (Punjabi) - Drop-in - Tuesdays at 6:00 pm (in-person), 33780 Laurel Street, Abbotsford (Fathers and male caregivers only)
  
  Drop-in program for Punjabi Dads. Join Nam and Aman to chat about life, parenting, reationships, and whatever else comes to mind. Check HERE the drop-in Schedule
   
• Chai Time Trucker (Punjabi) - Drop-in - Tuesdays at 5:00 pm (online), 33780 Laurel Street, Abbotsford (Fathers and male caregivers only)
  
  Drop-in program for Punjabi Dads online parenting support on the road. Check HERE for more information
   
• Dad Chat - Drop-in - Mondays at 5:30 pm (online) Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (i- person) 33780 Laurel Street Abbotsford (Fathers and male caregivers only)
  
  Dad Chat iis a regular, weekly drop-in program for fathers and male caregivers. No registration is required! Come chat about life, sports, relationships, parenting, and whatever else comes to mind. Meet some other Abbotsford dads striving to build strong families! Open to any dad in Abbotsford. Check HERE for more information
   
• Outdoor Education & Fitness Program - Dads Workout Group - Drop-in - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (in-person), 33780 Laurel Street Abbotsford (Fathers and male caregivers
  Please contact Reg Unrau for intake. Activities include running, stretching, strength training, and more. Check HERE for more information
   
• Curriculum Based Classes - Registration Required. Sessions are three to eight weeks in duration with one session per week. Check HERE for more information.
  • Conflict Resolution
  • In Control
  • Anger Awareness (English, Punjabi)
  • Men in Relationships (English, Punjabi)

Family Centre – The Parenting Place

• Community Drop-in Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:15 am 33780 Laurel Street Abbotsford
• An excellent venue for meeting friends! Drop-ins 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 0-6 years of age.
• Best for Babies - By Registration, weekly group support, must be registered to attend, click HERE to visit the website
• Best for Babies is a free Pregnancy Outreach Program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Prenatal Nutrition Program, which assists pregnant women who do not typically access traditional prenatal services, offers support during pregnancy and for 6 months post-partum. Particular attention is paid to promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle.
• Weekly registered group drop-ins with food, guest speakers, health education, and childcare are provided for free – registration is required.
• Toddler Time - Drop-in, Birth - 36 months - Tuesdays 10:45 am - 11:45 am at 33780 Laurel Street Abbotsford
• An excellent venue for meeting friends! Drop-ins provide opportunities for your child to interact with others while developing social skills. Parents benefit from meeting other parents and sharing information and support. Toddler Time is for families with children from birth to 3 years of age.
• Temple Drop-in Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at Khalsa Diwan Society Sikh Temple (33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford)
• An excellent venue for meeting friends! Drop-ins 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 0-6 years of age. This program is facilitated in Punjab and is located at the Khalsa Diwan Society Sikh Temple.

Family Education
Family Education offers a variety of programs to provide support and parenting education to families in a caring and non-judgmental environment. For more information about all available programs click HERE. 

Summer In the Park with Abbotsford CCRR

Get ready for a season of sunshine, creativity, and community fun! Abbotsford CCRR invites families to enjoy Summer in the Park, a series of free outdoor events featuring engaging activities and crafts for children. 

• July 10 at Ellwood Park (Playground),
• July 24 at Bateman Park, (Playground)
• August 14 at Delair Park, (Playground)
• August 21 at Mill Lake (Bevan Playground)

All events run from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Bring your little ones, connect with other families, and make the most of summer in Abbotsford’s beautiful parks!

Go Play Outside utilizes the power of play to connect community through accessible arts, heritage, culture, and recreation programming. The program provides free drop-in activities in parks throughout Abbotsford, encouraging participation from all ages and abilities. Go Play Outside also hosts community organizations, artists, and recreational partners.

We welcome expressions of interest to partner and facilitate. Inquiries can be sent to the Go Play Outside Programmer.

• April-June Schedule
• July-August Schedule

Parent in Residence, VIRTUAL

Registration on Family Smart website for In the Know presentation
Corinna.Landsberger@familysmart.ca
1 855 887 8004

‘In the Know’ provides expert speakers on topics important to families who are parenting a child or youth with a mental health and/or substance use challenge and/or those working to support the mental health of children and youth. Watch an ItK video from our library or join an online discussion with other families to connect and learn. Online ItK discussions are facilitated by Parents in Residence and hosted monthly for families to join. Visit the Family Smart website to check for upcoming online discussions and support groups for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-25.

FVCDC receives provincial funding to provide these services, therefore, services are 'free' and also accessible through designated interpreters. You can make a referral for your child by completing an online referral form or contacting FVCDC.

• Family Consultation - provided on specific topics identified by you as priorities for your child's development. We are able to share ideas about how to encourage your child's development at home and in the community.
   
• Parent/Caregiver and Child Program - fun, play-based programs for a small group of children working on developing similar skills. These programs provide opportunities for your child to learn new skills, and for you to learn how to practice the new skills with your child. They are also a great opportunity to meet other parents.
   
• Parent/Caregiver Education & Training Program - providing an opportunity to learn about child development, parenting and other early years topics.
   
• Community Consultation - we are available to consult with community programs (e.g. preschool or daycare) in order to foster your child's development and encourage successful inclusion in these environments.
   
• Individual Sessions - occasionally we may provide individual sessions focused on specific goals for your child.
   
• Team Work - your team members meet, formally and informally, to discuss your child's services and to share ideas and strategies with each other in order to support your child in reaching the priorities you have identified.

Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), established in 1930, is the largest public library system in British Columbia, serving over 800,000 people through 25 community libraries. FVRL's mission is to open minds and enable dreams, improving community life through knowledge, ideas, and experiences. They value lifelong learning, literacy, diversity, and innovation, ensuring open access to services and materials while fostering collaboration and partnerships. FVRL's history includes pioneering rural library services with the support of the Carnegie Corporation, and today, it continues to thrive with funding from local taxes and government grants.

Parent Support Services Society of BC is a provincial organization founded in 1974 and incorporated as a Society on January 22nd, 1976 as “British Columbia Parents In Crisis Society”. The name changed officially to Parent Support Services Society of BC on June 06, 2001. Parent Support Services Society of BC's Mission is to support the well-being of all families and children by empowering those in a parenting role through community connections, research, education, and advocacy. Parent Support Services Society of BC offers both online and in-person parenting support groups (multiple languages), at different times of the day. Please note that the Support Groups are not drop-in programs. Registration is required.