Families
The Family Resource Centre at JBCP is a warm, family-friendly place for parents to come together and enjoy activities, to learn more about parenting, and to become involved in their community.
Questions?
Please contact the Family Centre Coordinator Nancy Smith at nsmith@jbcp.bc.ca.
Thank you!
Closed: December 25, 2023 – January 5, 2024.
Programs resume: Jan 8.
Happy Holidays!
Welcome to the Family Resource Centre page!
Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19.
If you or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better.
Program Info
The Family Resource Centre is closed on weekends, statutory holidays or as otherwise noted.
Click on the ‘+’ next to a program listing below to learn more.
Registration Info
Registration is required for all programs. Sorry, no drop-ins.
For programs with online registration available, you can book up to two weeks in advance. (See individual programs below for details.)
Parent & Child Groups
Closed: December 25, 2023 – January 5, 2024. Programs resume: Jan 8.
- For families with babies up to 15 months. It is an opportunity to play and connect in a relaxed social setting.
- Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry no drop-ins. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
- Tuesdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Email familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
- A free, registered 8-week group for new parents and their babies up to 10 months.
- Come and learn some fun songs, rhymes, fingerplays and a little bit of storytelling.
- Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 PM and runs throughout the year (groups start in Sept, January, April and June)*
*January 2024 group is now full.
For more info or to register please contact us:
Email: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
• A free, registered 10-week informal discussion group with guest speakers on baby-related topics. Fun and friendship for new parents and their babies up to 6 months.
• Thursdays from 12:30-2 PM and runs periodically throughout the year (New starts in September, January and April)*
*Space is currently available for the next group starting January 11, 2024.
For more info or to register, please get in touch:
Email: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 312
This free six-week positive parenting program is offered several times per year. It’s based on what parents want to learn about, and it’s a safe place to meet other parents with children the same age and with whom they share interests and concerns. Mutual support, interactive, strengths-based and fun.
For more info or to register please contact us:
Phone: 250-415-7721
Email: outreach@jbcp.bc.ca
Children’s Play Groups
Closed: December 25, 2023 – January 5, 2024. Programs resume: Jan 8.
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
- Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry no drop-ins.
- Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
- Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better.
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Email familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca
Closed: December 25, 2023 – January 5, 2024. Programs resume: Jan 8.
- A free, weekly gathering time offering a simple meal and an opportunity to play and connect with other families.
- Open to all families in the neighbourhood with children up to 12 years of age.
- Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry no drop-ins.
- Families can register weekly for this family dinner program. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
- Runs weekly on Tuesdays from 4-6 PM.
REGISTER HERE
Questions?
Please get in touch with us: familydinner@jbcp.bc.ca
Thank you! We hope to see you soon!
Youth
Closed: December 25, 2023 – January 5, 2024. Programs resume: Jan 8.
Free weekly food skills program for 11-14 year olds.
When: Mondays (except stat holidays)
Time: 4 – 5:30 p.m.
To register or for more info, get in touch!
Call or text Janessa at 250-415-7721
or email outreach@jbcp.bc.ca
Family Support
Family Outreach workers can offer information and one-to-one support to children, youth, parents and families with children from birth to 19 years in James Bay, Fairfield, Oak Bay and Central Victoria.
For more info, please contact outreach@jbcp.bc.ca or phone 250-388-7844.
- Advocacy and support regarding challenges
- Information, referrals to community resources
- Help navigating systems
- Mediation between teens and parents
- Parent support and mentoring