Programs and Support for Parents of Children 0-12 years of age

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Programs and Support

for Parents of Children 0-12 years of age

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Emergency Services

Fire/Police/Ambulance 911 Poison Control 1-800-567-8911

Surrey Crisis Line 604-951-8855 Helpline for Children

(child protection concerns) 604-310-1234 Community & Government Information & Referral

Child Care OPTIONS

(advice/subsidy info) 604-572-8032 Parent Help Line (parenting info & advice) 1-888-603-9100 OPTIONS Multi-Lingual Help Line 604-572-4060 Peace Arch Community Services

Help Line 604-542-4357

OPTIONS Surrey Community Services

Help Line 604-584-5811 Government of Canada 1-800-662-6232

Health Insurance BC 604-683-7151 Service BC 604-660-2421

Parent/Child Drop-In Programs / Parenting Programs

Alexandra Family Place 604-535-0015 The Children’s Foundation 604-586-3351 CloverValley Family Resource Program 604-671-9079 DIVERSEcity Community Resources 604-597-0205 Guildford Family Place 604-583-3844 Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Cultural Centre 604-584-2008 Newton Family Resource Program 604-572-8032 Semiahmoo Family Place 778-322-1222 StrongStart Centres

(call for school locations) 604-596-7733 Surrey Community Services 604-584-5811 UMOJA African Family Services 604-581-5574 Whalley Family Place 604-580-2344 Public Health Services

Cloverdale 604-575-5100 Guildford 604-587-4750

Newton 604-592-2000 North Surrey 604-587-7900

S. Surrey/White Rock 604-542-4000

Health Link BC 811 - TTY 711 (Device for the deaf)

BC NurseLine (24 hour health info & advice) 604-215-4700

Education, Recreation & Library Services

Surrey School District #36 604-596-7733 Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture 604-501-5000 Surrey Public Library 604-598-7300 White Rock Leisure Services 604-541-2161 White Rock Library 604-542-4000

Special Supports for Eligible Low Income Families

Child Care Subsidy Program 604-572-8032 Free Medical Clinic

(for those without medical coverage) 604-589-8873 Healthy Kids Program

(dental/vision services) 1-866-866-0800 Income Assistance/Child Benefits 1-866-866-0800

PACS Food Bank 604-531-8168 Surrey Food Bank 604-581-5443

Surrey Leisure Access Program

(recreation programs) 604-501-5100 Services for Children With Special Needs

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PARENTING GROUPS

PRENATAL

Punjabi Prenatal Classes

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

Positively Pregnant Prenatal

AGES 0-12 MONTHS

Right From The Start

Babytime

Busy Bees/Baby Bees

Nobody’s Perfect

STEP

Support Groups

Mother Goose

AGES 1-3 YEARS

COPEing With Toddler Behavior

Nobody’s Perfect

STEP

Support Group

Mother Goose

AGES 3-6 YEARS

Triple P Positive Parenting Program

More Tools for Your Parenting Toolkit

Parent Connect

Nobody’s Perfect

STEP

Support Group

AGES 6-12 YEARS

Homework Club

After School Program

Step

Communities Caring for Children

a program of The Children’s Foundation

PARENTING

“Be the best that you can be”

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The Children’s Foundation

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Right from the Start

The Children’s Foundation

Classes Held Winter, Spring and Fall at

various locations through-out Surrey

Right From the Start is a parenting program for parents of children ages birth to1 year. Parents will have the opportunity to develop their skills in interacting with their baby and foster parent-infant interaction security. You will see video segments of common experi-ences and problem solve with other parents.

To register please call 604-586-3351

COPEing with Toddler Behavior

Triple P is a parenting program that pro-motes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. This approach helps parents manage their children’s behaviour in a constructive and caring way. Triple P helps parents recognize causes of common child behaviour problems and encourage desirable behaviour in their children.

Triple P Positive Parenting Program

Triple P is a parenting program that pro-motes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. This approach helps parents manage their children’s behaviour in a constructive and caring way. Triple P helps parents recognize causes of common child behaviour problems and encourage desirable behaviour in their children.

When giving your child instructions, get close

to your child, gain their attention and tell them

exactly what to do. Don’t use too many words or

give too many directions at the same time.

Play

with

your

children as much as

possible, it is how they

learn. Be reasonable

about the length of

time you expect a

pre-schooler to occupy

themselves.

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Alexandra Neighbourhood House

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Positively Parenting… Your

Toddler

Alexandra Neighbourhood House

Spring and Fall Camp Alexandra 2916 McBride Avenue

Positively Parenting is an interactive six-week program for parents with children aged eight months to three years, in which you will learn about development, temperament and emotional literacy. Information and discus-sions aim to promote positive behaviour in your little ones.

Small fee, subsidy available.

To register call Cindi at 604-538-5060 ext. 23

More Tools for Your Parenting Toolkit

South Surrey/White Rock A 6-week informative and supportive parent-ing program for parents and caregivers of children ages 4–12 who want to build a strong relationship with their children, understand children’s behaviour and provide encouragement.

Small fee, subsidy available.

To register and for more information, call Cindi at 604-538-5060 ext. 23

Parent Connect

7:00 – 8:30 pm

First Wednesday of each month

15455 Vine Avenue White Rock

FREE drop-in group for parents of school-aged children that offers parents the op-portunity to share and be heard, discuss a variety of topics about parenting and family life, and to receive support and encourage-ment.

For more information call Dianne at 604-538-5060 Ext. 22

Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions

South Surrey/White Rock

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a 10-week group experience for parents and young children that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together, nurturing the attachment and bond that is growing between parent and child.

Phone 604-535-0015 or visit

www.alexhouse.net for registration dates.

Mommy and Me

Fall/Winter/Spring

South Surrey/White Rock

A group for new Moms to connect with com-munity. The adjustment to being a parent is a signifi cant life change fi lled with many joys and also some challenges. Mommy and Me is a 6-session group for moms with babies under a year. The group meets to provide information about parenting, motherhood, and the community. Small fee, subsidy available.

For more information call Shelley at 604-535-0015 ext. 229

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Alexandra Neighbourhood House

Kla-how-eya

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Alexandra Family Place

Drop-In

September - June Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Camp Alexandra 2916 McBride Avenue, Surrey

Drop-in for families and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years. A wonderful opportunity for you to connect with other families. Parent information and resources on child development, health and parenting issues are always available.

$4 per family.

For more information call Shelley at 604-535-0015 ext. 229 or visit

www.alexhouse.net

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Tsu Dene (Post Natal)

Kla-how-eya Thursdays10:00 am to 12pm Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Center

13629 108th Ave, Surrey

A Support circle for new parents (children must be birth to 24 months), with the

spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual aspects of the medicine wheel. A nutritious lunch and transportation are provided. Child-care is provided for babies and siblings.

Contact Leah at 604-584-2008

Expectant Parents

Kla-how-eya 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday A pre-natal health circle for Aboriginal ex-pectant parents which promotes . Healthy babies through providing prenatal informa-tion and guidance.

A nutritious lunch and transportation pro-vided.

Contact Leah at 604-584-2008

ECD Parents & Children Drop-in

Kla-how-eya

10:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon, Wed and Fri Kla-how-eya ECD Room

A time for Aboriginal parents and their children (0-6) to socialize and meet new families. Transportation and nutritional lunch provided. Parents make friends, network and learn about child development while their child participates in craft activities, circle time, Aboriginal Drumming, music, story telling, and open play.

Contact Natasha at 604-584-2008

Wednesday Night Family Drop-In Kla-how-eya 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Center 13629 108th Ave., Surrey

An opportunity for families to share quality time with their children. There are s variety of activities such as powwow dancing, bead-ing, carving and parenting circles to partici-pate in. A light nutritious snack is provided.

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OPTIONS: Community Services

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description STEP 0-6 (Systematic

Training for Effective Parenting)

OPTIONS: Community Services

Ongoing Whalley/Guildford Area

For the Parents of children 0-6 years old. The Group runs once per week for 6 weeks and is ongoing throughout the year. Child minding IS available during this group. Group is Free of Charge to Surrey residents.

Contact Kathy at 604-583-7572

STEP 7-12 (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)

Ongoing Whalley/Guildford Area

For the Parents of children 7-12 years old. The Group runs once per week for 6 weeks and is ongoing throughout the year. Child minding is NOT available during this group. Group is Free of Charge to Surrey Residents.

STEP TEEN (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)

Whalley/Guildford Area For the Parents of youth 13-19 years old. The Group runs once per week for 6 weeks and is ongoing throughout the year. Child minding is NOT available during this group. Group is Free of Charge to Surrey Residents.

Parenting Essentials in Punjabi

Various times throughout the year in Surrey

For the Punjabi Speaking Parents of children 0-19 years old. The Group runs once per week for 6 weeks and is ongoing throughout the year. Child minding is NOT available during this group.

Group is free of charge to Surrey Residents.

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting

Ongoing Groups held in Whalley, Newton, Guildford

For the Parents of children 0-5 years old, who have their child/children in their care at least 50% of the time. The Group runs once per week for 6 weeks and is ongoing throughout the year. The group is offered in English and Spanish. Child minding IS available during this group. Bus tickets are also available.

Group is Free of Charge.

Contact Mercedes at 604-583-3852

Young Parent Drop-In (under 24yrs)

Growing Together Day Care

10707 146 St.

Guildford Park Secondary

To register please call Nichole Osborne at 604-613-8435.

Children’s’ appetites change from day to day.

Serve small portions, you can always give more if

they are still hungry.

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Guildford Health Unit

Newton Health Unit

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Breast feeding Clinics

Guildford Health Unit

2 times per week Individual sessions with mother, baby and a nurse with specialized training in breastfeed-ing.

For an appointment call 604-587-4750

Baby Time

Guildford Health Unit

Every Monday from 10 – 11:30 AM at Guildford Recreation Center

This is a free drop-in program for new parents. A public health nurse is there to discuss topics related to infants such as nutrition, growth and development, crying, sleeping etc. Babies are weighed and measured. Parents have the chance to meet other new parents and share experiences.

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Breastfeeding Clinic

Newton Health Unit 2 – 3 times per week; Newton Public Health Unit

Breastfeeding help and support . Appointment needed.

Babytime

Newton Health Unit Monday pmsNewton Public Health Unit

Support to moms of babies six months and under. Registeration needed.

StrongStart

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description

Surrey School District StrongStart Programs

September - June

Please visit our website at www.sd36.bc.ca/general/ programs/strongstart.html

StrongStart is a free, drop in program where parents/caregivers and their children aged both to fi ve years can participate together in a range of early learning experiences.

Create a short routine before bedtime

that involves quiet activities that occur in

the same order every night. For example,

have a snack, brush teeth, put pyjamas on,

go to the bathroom, and read one book. It

is important that this routine remains the

same every night because the routine cues

your child that bedtime is approaching.

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Cloverdale Health Unit

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Prenatal Breastfeeding

Class

Cloverdale Health Unit

Cloverdale Health Unit Class is conducted by a Public Health Nurse. In this supportive atmosphere, you get information, learn about healthy choices for you and your baby and meet other expecting parents. Starting in April 2011.

For information call 604-575-5100

Baby Time

Cloverdale Health

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 Support and information for mothers with children age 0-6 months. Drop in sessions.

Call Cloverdale Health Unit for more information 604-575-5100

Breastfeeding Support

Cloverdale Health Unit

Cloverdale Health Unit Support for Breastfeeding questions and concerns by Public Health Nurses and Lactation Consultant.

Phone 604-575-5100

North Surrey Health Unit

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Punjabi Prenatal Classes

Fraser Health: North Surrey Health Unit

First Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 pm at

220 - 10362 King George Blvd., Surrey

Classes are suited for new immigrant fami-lies, or families where English is a second language.

For dates and registration please call 604-587-7900.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

First Monday 1:30 - 3:30 pm at

We offer one two hour teaching session conducted by a Public Health Nurse who has specialized training in breastfeeding. In this supportive atmosphere you can get information, discuss healthy choices for you and your baby, meet other expectant moms.

For dates and more information please call 604-587-7900.

Babytime

Wednesdays

10:00 - 12:00 pm at 220 - 10362 King George Blvd., Surrey

A great opportunity to meet other new parents and their babies! A chance to learn about topics regarding infant and maternal health such as: maternal adjustment, infant nutrition, dental, development, vision im-munizations, infant safety, and more! Also an opportunity to fi nd out more about services available to infants and their families in the Surrey area.

For dates and more information please call 604-587-7900.

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Establish rules for a sit-down,

family-style meal where everyone sits

together to eat. Turn the television off.

Focus on conversation that includes

all family members, limiting

adult-only conversation. Also, don’t use

mealtime to nag or punish your child

for behaviors that aren’t related to

mealtime.

North Surrey Health Unit

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Positively Pregnant Prenatal

Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm at

Classes are suited for mothers-to-be who are 21 years of age or younger and their support person.

For dates and registration please call 604-587-7900

Take care of yourself by

looking after your own needs,

balancing work and family

responsibilities, challenging

negative

thinking

and

working as a team.

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Maxine Wright Community Health Centre

Course Name & Host Time, Date & Location Course Description Re-discover Parenting

Maxine Wright Community Health Centre

Held twice a year starting in February and

September at Maxxine Wright

Community Health Centre 13733 92nd Ave

Held once a year beginning in February White Rock at 152nd St & 16th Ave

Rediscover Parenting is a 15-week closed parenting support program for women who have experienced abuse in their lives to explore the parenting relationship. It

acknowledges the impact of family violence on the mother/child relationship. Re-discover Parenting focuses on the lived experiences of women who have been impacted by abuse and acknowledges the multiple barriers they struggle with especially when leaving an abusive relationship and how that impacts their sense of self and therefore impacts the parenting relationship. A key component of Re-discover Parenting is to create awareness, understanding and expression of feelings as a way of empathiz-ing with children, which helps to resolve confl ict between the parent and child. Groups are free of charge.

To register please call Linda at 604-531-9143 ext 22

Children Who Witness Abuse Program

Atira Women’s Resource Society

Maxine Wright Community Health Centre

2 groups offered six times a year New year, spring and fall

White Rock at 152nd St & 16th Ave

The Children Who Witness Abuse Program The CWWA programs are government funded programs through the Solicitor Generals offi ce under the stopping the violence initiative. CWWA programs provide psycho-educational groups and individual support to children and their mothers im-pacted by abuse in their family. We provide a safe environment that supports children to explore and express their emotions sur-rounding abuse, separation, blame, loss, and /or ambivalence. We do this by using a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, play, reading stories, watching videos and discussion. Children who witness abuse have often kept silent about the abuse in their families and will need to be supported and encouraged to talk about how they have been impacted. The groups are free of charge.

To register please call Linda at 604-531-9143 ext 22

Put your pre-schooler in charge of simple task, things

such as choosing his own clothing so that he starts to

become more confi dent in his ability to make decisions.

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