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Become a Member

Being a member of The Family Education & Support Centre allows you to become part of the good being done.  There is no cost to become a member, just the peace of mind knowing that your are helping the families in our communities.

Join today and make sure your voice is heard on important decisions.  We value our members, in fact we couldn't do it without you!

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Under the Tree

A place to be, for the whole family!

Under the Tree Childcare Centre provides your child with the opportunity for developing social and emotional skills, problem solving and learning to work together! Our experienced teachers facilitate through the promotion of meaningful investigation, giving your child the best chance to build skills in language, reading, math and science. We are licensed approved! Please visit our website or feel free to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you! Located at 9975 272nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1M4.

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LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM?

Looking for a program?

Programming for parents and caregivers

We provide a wide variety of information and discussion based groups, designed to support the unique needs of families in our community.  For Registration contact the registrar at 604-467-6055 (ext 101) or email reg@familyed.ca

PARENTING THROUGH THE AGES AND STAGES

Parenting Programs

CONFLICT RESOLUTION & ANGER PROGRAMMING

Programming for adults (18+) requiring skills that support healthy boundaries, communications and family life

Anger / Conflict programming

STEP E PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN

A FREE program: Developmentally appropriate parenting skills for children ages 0-6.  Programming for children 0-6 is available.

Date: Jan 30- Feb 23, 2024 (Tues/Fri)

Time: 1-3pm

Cost: FREE

CONNECT PARENT GROUP

A FREE 10 week program. Supporting Parents and caregivers with concerns about their child aged 8-17's behaviours and emotional health. *Please note, childminding is unavailable at this time.*

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Cost: FREE

SELF-CARE:
Mental Wellness for Parents

Designed to meet the specific needs of parents living with mental health challenges including anxiety and/or depression while parenting. No diagnosis needed to attend this program. Programming for children 0-6 is available. This is a FREE group.

IMMIGRANT PARENTING PROGRAM

A FREE program. This program will inform and educate parents and caregivers about parenting as immigrants to Canada.

Dates: TBA

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

This course looks at the fundamentals of any adult relationship; including the foundations, needs, wants and learning new communication skills.

 

Dates: Feb 3 & 10 2024 (Sat)

Time: 9am-3pm

Cost: $90

*registration MUST be done in pairs, price is per person*

CARING DADS

A 17 week, intensive group intervention program for men who have, or are at risk of abusing, neglecting, or exposing their children to domestic violence. 

For more information about this fantastic program check out this link:  https://caringdads.org/about-caring-dads-1

Dates: April 12- Aug 2 2023 (Wed)

Time: 630 - 830pm

Cost: FREE

MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT

Explores the complex nature of anger, recognizing triggers, alternative methods of expression, and how to defuse anger. 

 

Dates:

  • Sept 24- Oct 14 2023 (Sun)

  • Jan 14- Feb 4 2024 (Sun)

Time: 9am - 2pm

Cost: $90     

BRAVE NEW YOU (WOMEN'S ANGER MANGEMENT)

Women learn about creating and keeping their boundaries, healthy communication, managing challenging conversations, expressing feelings and identifying your needs.  

 

Dates:

  • Nov 18- Dec 9 2023 (Sat)

  • Feb 3- March 9 2024 (Sat)

Time: 9am - 2pm

Cost: $90     

Children's programming

I AM AWESOME- SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING

ANGER MONSTERS 8-12 years

Children's Program - 8-12 year old's learn what anger is, their triggers and tools for learning to control their anger.

Parent’s program – Features skills from Neufeld Institute, anger cycles, goals of behavior, how to support their child’s efforts to tame their anger monster, and calming techniques.  

Dates:

  • May 27- June 24 2023 (Skips June 17) (Sat)

  • Oct 14- Nov 4 2023 (Sat)

  • Feb 3- March 9 2024 (Sat

Time: 330 - 530pm

Cost: $90 (price based on one adult and one child participant)

ANGER MONSTERS 6&7 years 

Children's Program - 6 & 7 year old's learn what anger is, their triggers and tools for learning to control their anger.

Parent’s program – Features skills from Neufeld Institute, anger cycles, goals of behavior, how to support their child’s efforts to tame their anger monster, and calming techniques.  

Dates: TBD

Time: 330 - 530pm

Cost: $90 (price based on one adult and one child participant)

HOME ALONE

This two-hour zoom course is an opportunity for parents/caregivers who want to prepare their 9-year-old child for staying at home alone when they turn 10 years old and are legally allowed to do so. Topics covered include: dealing with emergencies, answering the door, snacks/cooking and gauging your child’s readiness to be home alone. Our evening workshops are open to all families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

I AM AWESOME CAMPS

This course is designed to help young individuals with communication styles, triggers, “I” statements, looking at their special inner qualities, how to deal with stress and how to be a friend.

Dates:

  • Spring Break 2024

Time: 8am - 12pm

Cost: Free

UNITED WAYS SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM

This program is sponsored by United Way and developed by The Family Education & Support Centre. This is an extension of the program that is usually run within the schools of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The first theme being culture sharing and experience. Providing participants with the opportunity to develop natural curiosity and desire to learn, these themes will feature a different cultures and provide the opportunity for structured group activities that promote active participation and exploring. The participants taste traditional foods of each culture, and engage in an experiential activity that provides opportunity for them to explore, and discover more about each culture. We will do a different country or culture each week where the kids will get a snack, activity and short video on that country/ culture.

Dates: Sessions start in Jan, April & Oct

Price: FREE

UNITED WAY SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM-Summer Camp

The eight weeks United Way sponsored Summer Program is organized by Family Education and Support Centre.  It is opened to children Kindergarten (age 5) up to Grade 7 22554 Lougheed Hwy.

SCHOOL'S COOL

We are offering 2 sessions of this eight week kindergarten readiness program for children entering elementary school. Priority will be given to children who have not attended preschool. 

Dates: TBA

Cost: FREE

 

Registration begins September for April program.

UNITED WAYS SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM - Spring Break Camp

This program is sponsored by United Way and developed by The Family Education & Support Centre. This is an extension of the program that is usually run within the schools of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Dates: TBA

Price: TBA

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PARENTING & PERSONAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS

2 hour workshops In Person and Zoom options available

Workshops

Ready Set Learn Series

A collaboration with School District 42 and The Family Education and Support Centre, this series of information and play sessions is geared towards parents and caregivers of young children (0-5 years). Each session will provide families with activities they can do at home, age-appropriate developmental information, and resource connections within the community. Door prize draw for participants at the end of the session.

Price: Free 

Ready, Set, Parent (Expecting Parents)  

Date: Jan 19, 2023 & Feb 2, 2023 & Apr 6, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Location: Zoom Session

Ready, Set, Sprout (Parent/Caregiver and Child:  0-18 months old) 

Date: Jan 5, 2023 & Feb 9, 2023 & Apr 13, 2023

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Early Years Centre at Webster’s Corner Elementary School (25554 Dewdney Trunk Road) 

 

Ready, Set, Grow (Parent/Caregiver and Child: 18-36 months old)

Date: Jan 12, 2023 & Feb 16, 2023 & Apr 20, 2023

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Early Years Centre at Webster’s Corner Elementary School (25554 Dewdney Trunk Road) 

Ready, Set, Play (Parent/Caregiver and Child:  3-4 years old) 

Date: Jan 26, 2023 & Feb 23, 2023 & Apr 27, 2023

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Early Years Centre at Webster’s Corner Elementary School (25554 Dewdney Trunk Road) 

PARENTING RESILIENT CHILDREN

Understand what resiliency is and how we can foster it in our families. Please note this workshop will take place online through Zoom.

Date:  Tuesdays

  • April 27

  • May 16

  • June 27

  • Sept 26

  • Oct 26

  • Nov 23

  • Jan 23/2024

  • Feb 27/ 2024

Time: 6-8pm

Cost: 15$

CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR PARENTS

Learn how to use “I” statements, Conflict management parenting style, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting. Please note this workshop will take place online through Zoom.

Dates: Tuesdays

  •  April 6

  • May 9

  • June 15

  • Sept 19

  • Oct 24

  • Nov 21

  • Jan 16/2024

  • Feb 13/2024

Time: 16-8pm

Cost: $15

SUPPORT GROUPS

Are you looking for a place to belong?  Support Groups bring community members together to talk through daily living and learn from one another with a trained facilitator.  Registration is required for ALL support groups. All Support groups are FREE.

PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN GROUP

For parents of children ages 0-6.

Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.

Dates: Thursdays from 9 - 11am; Sept. - June

YOUNG PARENTS GROUP

For parents up to age 26.

Light lunch provided. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.

Dates: Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm; Sept. - June

Support Groups

GREAT DADS GROUP

For fathers of children 0-6.

Light dinner provided. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.

Dates: Thursdays from 6 - 8pm; Sept. - June

SINGLE MOM'S GROUP

For mother's of children 0-12.

Light dinner provided. Play focused programming for children ages 0-12 available for this program.

Dates: Mondays from 5 - 7pm; Sept. - July

AFTER THE ANGER- MEN'S GROUP

A continuation of Anger Management for Men working on anger management, conflict resolution, effective communication skills, stress management.

 

Dates: TBD

Time: 10am - 12pm

Cost: $30

KEEPING THE CHANGE- WOMEN'S GROUP

A continuation of Brave New You are focusing on boundaries, empowerment, self-acceptance and enjoying the person you are.   

Date:

  • TBD

Time: 10am - 12pm

Cost: $30

MULTICULTURAL WOMEN'S GROUP

For newcomer women.

For more information, please contact Carolina at msc@familyed.ca

CARE AND SHARE

Support group for family members and friends of people living with a mental illness

3rd Tues of each month 7-8:45pm. Contact Nancy Friesen at 604-720-3935 or nfriesen@bcss.org

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TOGETHER

Support group for family of people with serious mental illness, focusing on major psychiatric disorders.

Contact Nancy Friesen @604-720-3935 or nfriesen@bcss.org

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

Support for individuals suffering from brain injuries that have affected their lives.

1st Wednesday of each month. To attend contact Nora Chambers.

RELAXATION &THERAPEUTIC TOUCH

For people living with cancer, pain, stress and or debilitating illness.

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.  Featuring relaxation and meditation, sharing, caring and Therapeutic Touch.
Contact Jean.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP

Drop in support for people living with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and other chronic pain.

Last Tuesday of the month from 11-1pm.  Contact Peggy Turner @778-878-0650 or Debbie Ewart @ 778-835-0042 to register.

Multicultural Services

(B)E-TOGETHER WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP

In this women's support group we will find fun ways to stay together but apart. Join us to do some yoga, Zumba, cooking or crafts or simply have a cup of coffee ONLINE & TOGETHER!

Contact Carolina at msc@familyed.ca

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MULTICULTURAL SERVICES

Providing multicultural awareness and education programs to the community to help strengthen participation and increase understanding of cultural diversity in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie.

CONTACT THE FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT CENTRE

Location

22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V1, Canada

Office Hours

Mon - Wed from 8 am - 5pm

Thurs from 8am - 4pm

Closed 12 - 1pm everyday

Closed all statutory holidays

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Contact Information

reg@familyed.ca

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