Community Programs

Archway Community Services

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

Family Connections comprises three distinct sub programs, each designed to help strengthen or preserve healthy relationships between parents and children, increase family functioning, and provide family support and assistance during periods of crisis. We work together with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), Child & Youth Mental Health, and Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS). For more information about all available programs click HERE 

Parenting Life Skills for Immigrants

The life skills and education courses aim to enable clients to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of adaption and integration. The purpose is to provide clients with knowledge and skills necessary for successful living in a new environment. For more information about all available programs click HERE

Topics include: Discipline, School Readiness, Healthy Eating, Importance of Play, School System and Homework, Brain Development, Anger Management, Self Esteem, Literacy, Communication, Behaviour, 

People We Help: Newcomers parenting children 12 and under

To Access Parenting Life Skills for Immigrants Group: Registration is required, Please contact us to register, Childminding is provided

 

Family Smart

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.

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

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

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.

Abbotsford Community Library  - 33355 Bevan Avenue, Abbotsford BC V2S0E7

Babytime 

Mondays 1:00pm–1:30pm

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills. Enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. This program is best suited to children ages 0 to 2.

Wednesdays, 10:00am–10:30am

Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Thursdays, 1:00pm–1:30pm

No need to sit still here! Introduce your toddlers to the joy of books in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Join us for dancing, songs and stories! By bringing energy and fun to bounces, rhymes, and songs, we practice coordination and social skills while building on literacy and learning. This program is suited to children ages 2 - 4.

Clearbrook Library - 32320 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford BC V2T 6N4

Pyjama Storytime

Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 7:00pm

Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffy. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Thursday, 10:00am to 10:30am

Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Fridays, 10:30am to 11:00am

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills. Enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. This program is best suited to children ages 0 to 2.