Pathways | Child and Family Programs

Child and Family Programs

Child Services, Family / Parenting, and Youth Services

Provided by Youth & Family Powell River

A variety of programs designed to support families are offered. These include:

Family Preservation and Reunification: This program is an intensive, home-based, multi-component intervention program designed to maintain children safely within their own homes, or to facilitate reunification after out-of-home placements. They offer counselling and practical life skills training, access to community services and case coordination, as well as parenting and problem-solving techniques that are focused on challenges identified by the family and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Access to this program is via referral MCFD.
Family Support: This program is open to parents or community members who are providing parenting care to children/young people under the age of 19. Family Enhancement Counsellors (FECS) provide at least 7 free sessions of collaborative, solution-focused counselling highlighting identified family concerns. They aim to increase caregiving confidence, enhance positive parenting techniques and connect parents with other community resources as needed. Community organization and self-referrals are accepted.
Support to Parents of Teens: Services are designed to improve relationships between parents and teens by providing support to parents via counselling and supported Parent-Teen Conflict resolution sessions.

Youth & Family also offers a variety of free Early Years programs and activities for children ages 0-8. These programs and /or groups are aimed at helping parents and young ones get out of the house and connect with one another in the community, increasing their support network, their parenting confidence, and especially their joy while watching their children have fun in a safe and supportive environment. These include:

Pitter Patter: A gym-based program for kids. Equipment, mats and toys are provided. Parent participation is encouraged.
Snug Bugs Sensory Friendly Playgroup: This welcoming group is designed for children aged 0–6, offering a creative, inclusive, and safe environment for neurodiverse and sensitive little ones to play, interact, and explore. Parent participation is required. The group is open to all and is co-facilitated by the Youth & Family and Inclusion teams. Drop-in, no need to register.
Family Centre Library: A sanctuary where children love to play or get creative. All ages are welcome to peruse the diverse array of books and information on family, community resources and services. Open 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday to Thursday.
ORCA Bus: An early years outreach program that happens, you guessed it, on a bus!

604-485-3090

Public email: admin@youthandfamily.ca

Website: https://youthandfamily.ca/

5814 Ash Avenue, Powell River, British Columbia, V8A 4R4

Cost: No cost

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