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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Family Drop-In, Play and Learn

Twice daily 2 hr drop-in sessions for families with children 0-6. Connect, play and learn together in a safe and stimulating environment - staffed playroom, adult lounge, parent support, circle time.

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Family Drop-Ins

Cedar Cottage runs a number of free weekly drop-ins for parents/caregivers and children 0-5 years old all year, with times and locations changing quarterly. See our website for details on dates and times.

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Family Support Intervention and Prevention

Services for families experiencing domestic violence. Counselling, support, information, advocacy and referral. Workshops provided on identifying different forms of abuse, impacts of violence on children and related topics.

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Cultural Buddy – CUBU

Cultural Buddy is a peer-support program that offers immigrant and refugee students the chance to meet and receive support from local youth while allowing local youth to make new friends, learn about different cultures, and receive training in leadership...

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Circles of Care and Connection

Circles of Care and Connection is Vancouver's 1st Early Years Refugee Program est. in 2009 as part of unique pilot program designed to provide intensive 1:1 support for refugee families with young children.

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