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Main Site (93 Sixth Street)

Our Drop-In Program at our main site is open Monday through Saturday, welcoming parents and children into our playroom for art, songs and a healthy snack for the children.

Playroom staff are Early Childhood Educators.

A highlight at the end of the month is the children's birthday party for the children who have their birthday that month.

Parents are invited to access information from the Resource Library and talk with our Family Support Worker in the parents' room.

We have a large variety of quality, age-appropriate toys for you to borrow. When you become a member of New Westminster Family Place, you also become a member of the Toy Lending Library.

Service providers from the community come in for our weekly Parent Education Programs providing information on a variety of topics.

Twice a month donated used clothing is available free for families to take as needed at our Clothing Exchange.

The Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program is run through Family Place. Childminding is provided on-site while you take the program.

Monthly visits from the Public Health Nurse, Infant Development Specialist, Supported Childcare Specialist and the Speech Therapist provide a casual, relaxed atmosphere for parents to ask questions.

Royal City Centre Mall

An additional Drop-in Program is held at Royal City Centre Mall (Community Room) for families who can not access our main site. 
The Royal City Centre Mall is located at 6th Street & 6th Avenue. Follow the big yellow sign to the Community Room
Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am

Grandparents On The Go Program
This program is for immigrant grandparents who are in Canada to take care of their grandchildren. This is an opportunity to learn more about senior resources in the Community and make new friends, while the grandchildren play and do art in a pre-school environment.
Friday, 12:15 - 2:15 pm

Hospitality Project (Food Bank)

A Drop-in Program is also available at the Hospitality Project at the Food Bank on the days that the Food Bank is open.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church, 1111 Sixth Avenue.

 

Comments from a Parent

"Valuable and essential service for parents, babies and children to network, form friendships and have a much needed break while adjusting to the demands of being a parent." 
Julie J