Pathways | Family and Parenting Programs

Family and Parenting Programs

Child Services, Family / Parenting, Pregnancy Care, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Mount Pleasant Family Care Society

Various programming geared towards parents and children.

The following programs are offered:

Family Drop In: Several fun and learning activities for children and adults including outdoor play time. Robson Park Family Drop-In is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30am and Monday to Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00pm for families and providers (daycares, nannies, babysitters, friends) with children aged infant to six years old.
Baby Drop In: This drop-in is focused on babies under one year. Explore their needs, developmental stages, and learn ways to support your baby through attachment and healthy growth. Parents also have the opportunity to build their confidence through community and create connections with other families. Baby Drop-In for families with babies who are not yet walking, is on Thursday 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Dad's Drop-In: This program is for dads and male caregivers with children 0 - 6 years old. A play based program featuring play time in a well-resourced early learning environment, Family time with songs and stories, and outdoor play! Takes place on Saturday 9:30 to 11:30am.
Parenting Programs: Learn about understanding your children's health, safety, emotional needs and behaviour. Know how to enhance your child's self esteem with these activities.
Music Program: Geared towards children aged 0-5 to enough with their parents and caregivers during out afternoon family drop in every other Tuesday.
ABC Time (School Readiness Program): This program has been designed for children who will be moving from our Family Resource Program into kindergarten. Building on the trusting relationship they already have with staff in the playroom, each child can move with increasing confidence to practice the skills they need to succeed in school, as well as becoming familiar with basic pre-literacy concepts in a small group setting, and learning to work cooperatively with others while experiencing learning as fun.
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program: A voluntary and free of charge and is offered to parents during the critical early years of childhood, from birth to age five. The Nobody’s Perfect Program is designed to be responsive to the needs of parents. The program is preventative and aims to build strong relationships between parent and child. The atmosphere is relaxed, allowing parents to share and learn in a supportive and supported environment.