Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program

This 6 week parenting program is focused on the needs and interests of parents with young children ages 0 to 5. Typically the session focuses on behavior, self care and discipline but parents are active in the agenda creation....

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Nobody’s Perfect (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu)

Information will be provided: Parenting Skills; Different developmental stages of a child; Health and safety for children; Child behaviour and discipline.

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Nobody’s Perfect for grandparents

This 6 week program will focus on the interests and needs of grandparents who are caregiving their young grandchildren (ages 0 to 5). Childcare onsite is provided as well as resources and snacks.

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Multicultural Family Drop In

For Children 0-5yrs old and parents/caregivers will have an opportunity to socialize, participate in art/craft activities, sing songs and read stories in Circle Time. Snacks provided by families. Monthly visits by VCH Nurse and VPL Librarian.

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LINC

Beginner/ Intermediate English language classes for newcomers to Canada. Landed immigrants and government-sponsored refugees may be eligible. Childcare is provided for children aged 18 months to 5 years

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Licensed Occasional Childcare Program

ESFP offers Licensed Occasional Childcare (19 months to early 6 years) to provide a much needed service which gives support to families who are in need of short-term direct childcare. Respite care for parents provides opportunities for community work,...

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Inter-Action Outdoor Leadership Program

The Inter-Action Youth Leadership Program seeks to bring at risk Aboriginal and Newcomer youth together in an engaging outdoor and recreational leadership program that focuses on developing youth mental and physical wellbeing and fostering intercultural relationships and exchanges between...

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Information on Canadian Citizenship Test

At this workshop, participants will learn about new changes to the application; tips and tools on how to prepare for the test; what to expect on the test day.

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Information and Referral

Wide range of information and resources pertaining to child and family needs.

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In-School Newcomer Programs

We provide in-class and on site programming that allow newcomer youth to connect with their peers (individually or in group settings) through topical workshops to develop cross-cultural interaction, community engagement, and personal development. Where: Eric Hamber, Charles Tupper and Gladstone...

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