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Family Centre
J. V. Humphries School in Kaslo and Jewett Elementary School in Meadow Creek
Kaslo Family Resource Centre : room B120 at JVH school
- Monday-
8:45 - 11:45 Strong Start Parent and Child Time - Tuesday-
11am - 1pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month) Pregnancy Outreach Program
9:30 - 11:30 (2nd Tuesday of the month) Guest Speaker Series - Wednesday-
8:45 - 11:45 Strong Start Parent and Child Time
12:45 - 2:45 ESL Class - Thursday-
10:00 - 11:30 Parent Support Circle
1:30 - 4:30 Strong Start Parent and Child Time - Friday-
October 30th - December 11th Parent-Child Mother Goose for parents and their 2.5 - 5 year olds
Programs at Jewett school:
- Monday (through November and 1st week of Dec) Children Succeeding 10-12
- Tuesday and Thursday - Strong Start Parent and Child Time Drop-in 8:45 - 11:45 am
- Pregnancy Outreach Program.
Coordinator visits the "Strong Start Parent and Child Time" drop-in the 4th Tuesday of each month. 9:00-11:00.
Support, information, referrals and resources for expecting parents and parents with babies up to 6 months.
Contact Barb Cyr: 250-353-7691 - Guest Speaker Series for Parents at Jewett school.
Schedule TBA
Free, snack and childcare provided.
Parents invited to indicate their interest in specific topics and speakers.
Contact Barb Cyr: 250-353-7691 - Parent-Child Mother Goose
Program dates TBA
Free. Parents learn songs, stories and rhymes in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Contact: Barb Cyr: 250-353-7691
For more information on any of the programs offered, please phone Sarah at 250-353-7691 or email sarahevans@nklcss.org.
The Family Centres are home to several programs for parents and children: Parent support groups, parent education and family literacy programs, guest speakers, and a toy and book lending library.
Parent - Child Time
The Parent Support program in partnership with the Kaslo and Area Literacy offers a weekly parent and child drop-in for families with children under age six, which features early learning activities, arts and crafts, guest speakers and parent-child circle time. Please check our news page for dates and times.
Parent-Child Mother Goose
A six to eight week group experience for parents and babies, focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. The parents gain skills and confidence in supporting their child's early literacy development. This program is co-sponsored by the Parent Support Program and the Kaslo and Area Literacy program.
Nobody's Perfect
This six-week support group for parents of pre-schoolers increases parents' knowledge of children's health, safety and behaviour. The program helps to build ongoing support networks among parents in the community. Transportation, childcare and healthy snacks are provided.
Parent Support Program
This program focuses on supporting the needs of families with children under age six. Community development activities include parent education programs, special events, referral service, and group-buying opportunities to help families access quality food. Financial assistance is available for eligible families to attend parent education opportunities in the area.
Parent Education and Funding Subsidy
The Parent Education and Funding Subsidy brings parent education opportunities to the rural areas served by the Parent Support Program. The individual fund offers eligible families financial support to attend various parent education programs in the region, including assistance with registration, travel and childcare costs.
Toy Lending Library
Periodically we have a travelling toy library at the Kaslo Family Centre. Children may pick a toy to borrow for a month.
Parenting Library
The Kaslo Family Centre has an excellent selection of books for parents.
For more information on any of these programs, please call or stop by our office.
We also offer other programs for Families & Parents.