Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society’s CPNP programs have developed a flexible format that enables them to easily set up programming in a variety of locations and respond to arising needs within their community. Click here to find out more.
Read MoreFamily Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has offered a Single Moms’ Group, through its CAPC programs, based in New Westminster, for over a decade. The program offers support for moms raising children on their own, along with an opportunity to connect with other moms about the joys and challenges of solo parenting.
Read MoreThe Hand in Hand: Growing Together Every Day family of resources provides activities and tips for caregivers to support social and emotional development during the early years, through the creation of a plan that is unique to the child and family. The toolkit includes a series of useful handout sheets for caregivers to assist in fostering.
Read MoreMark Turner has worked with CAPC at the Hiiye’yu Lelum Society on Vancouver Island since 1996, as Coordinator of the Healthy Children Healthy Futures CAPC, as an active member of Advisories for CAPC provincial and regional training initiatives, and on a National Projects committee. Click here to continue reading!
Read MoreGrace Tait grew up in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) Vancouver neighbourhood. Encouraged by her mother and her grandfather, she began volunteering as a teenager with Meals on Wheels, and, through that experience, got to know and value many elders in the community. When she became a parent in her early twenties, her family were a great support to her in raising her kids. She worked two or three part-time jobs to support herself and her kids, and her kids went to Ray-Cam Community Centre Daycare. Click here to continue reading!
Read MoreHazel has run the CAPC program for 21 years in the small town of Chase, in the Interior of BC, located at the outlet of Little Shuswap Lake, the source of the South Thompson River. The town has a population of roughly 2,500 and its main industries are forestry and tourism. She facilitates the program on her own, as the sole staff person for the program. Click here to continue reading!
Read MoreThe Comox Valley Family Services Association partners with the BC Association of Farmer’s Markets to deliver the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon Program in 34 districts across BC.
Read MoreSue Irwin, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, educates parents, caregivers and professionals on how to do infant massage. The easy-to-learn techniques improve parents’ confidence, communication and bonding with their newborn.
Read MoreThe AGM of the BC CAPC Society was held on June 25, 2013. Visit the BC CAPC Society webpage to learn more about their work.
Read MoreKimberley CAPC Site Coordinator, Diana Card, has been working as Project Coordinator with the Kimberley Early Childhood Development Team (a group representing multiple agencies, programs and individuals) to complete an Ages & Stages Community Pilot Project.
Read MoreA free weekly program for children 0-6, parents and caregivers, is offered through a partnership with the Langley Child Development Centre, Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society, Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services Society, and School District #35.
Read MoreResponding to increasing waitlists for family access opportunities, Hiiye’yu Lelum (House of Friendship) Society on Vancouver Island, have developed a Friday evening playgroup providing access for non-custodial parents to interact with their children.
Read MoreClick here to read an update by the BC CAPC Society, including information on an upcoming postcard campaign and MP visits.
Read MoreFamily Services of Greater Vancouver recently introduced the Food Skills for Families program to their Spanish-speaking CAPC program.
Read MoreClick here to learn about the facilitator training developed by the Healthy Children, Healthy Futures CAPC Coalition.
Read MoreThe CAPC programs in the First Years Count coalition on the North Shore are working hard to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
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