Community Programs

• Dad Chat - Drop-in - Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (i- person) 33780 Laurel Street Abbotsford (Fathers and male caregivers only)
  
  Dad Chat is 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
   
• Curriculum-Based Classes - Registration Required. Sessions are three to eight weeks in duration, with one session per week. 
  • Conflict Resolution
  • In Control
  • Anger Awareness (English, Punjabi)
  • Men in Relationships (English, Punjabi)
• Daddy and Me – Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:20. Daddy and Me is a regular, weekly drop-in for fathers and their children (children aged 0-6). Bring your kids and come participate in fun activities, have some snacks, and connect with other Dads and children in the community! Program breaks in July and August, located at 33780 Laurel Street, Abbotsford.

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. More information, click Go Play Outside 

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.