Child, Youth, And Family

The BC Council for Families develops programs, workshops and resources to strengthen and support diverse families.more info

Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.more info

This program provides eligible families with a tax free monthly payment to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18.more info

The Child and Youth Mental Health services includes assessment, counselling and case planning for children and youth with depression, anxiety, family conflict, unmanageable behaviour, or other mental health concerns in home, school or community. The service provides specialized clinical interventions and support and follow-up in office or on an outreach basis.more info

This program offers financial assistance towards the cost of child care to families who have low to moderate incomes, access to forms and other relevant information.more info

The Core Inn is home to a drop-in centre and Community Services youth counsellors and Options for Sexual Health. The centre provides advocacy and referral to counsellors and other resources for youth.more info

Dragonfly offers a variety of Family Resource Programs weekly and monthly. Child Care programs run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 to 4 for children 18 months to 5 years. Pender Island Child Care Society is a not for profit group that believes that children learn best in a nurturing environment where there is time for both planned and child-directed activities, indoor and outdoor play and active and quiet times. Outdoor play revolves around forest walks and gardening. At Dragonfly, an atmosphere of gentleness allows for a variety of experiences for each child - music, art, yoga, literacy and math based educational opportunities. Staff continually expand their education to meet the needs of the community.more info

This program is operated by School District 64 at three sites on Salt Spring Island - Fulford Elementary, Salt Spring Elementary and Fernwood Elementary. It runs on a drop-in basis and is a parent participatory program designed for children ages 0 to 5.more info

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