Single Parent/Parenting Services
 
 
Crabtree Corner Community ServicesToddler Safe icon
101 East Cordova
Vancouver, BC
phone #604-689-2808
hours: 8:45 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
 
Drop-in anytime, or call ahead to find out about specific groups and programs. There is usually a waiting list for the daycare, but call to get your name on the list.
 
They offer emergency and short-term care for ages 6 weeks to 6 years, single parent support groups, andÝÿ a free soup and bannock program. An alcohol and drug counsellor is also available. They also run a regular community kitchen program where you plan and prepare a meal with a group of women. Call to register for this.
 
 
DTS Parenting Support Group
609 Helmcken in the Learning Centre
phone #604-680-7795 (this is a pager number)
hours: Tuesdays 6 pm to 8 pm
 
This is an on-going pareing support network that provides:
 
 
Howe Sound Perinatal Advisory Committee
Squamish
phone #892-3585
 
This committee meets regularly to improve the childbearing/child rearing experience of families in the Howe Sound area (Britannia to D'Arcy). They address gaps in prenatal education (ie. ethnic groups, teen moms), they provide education, assist and develop community resources (eg. Howe Sound Breastfeeding Support Group, Howe Sound Post Partum Support Group, Labour Support Pool, Prenatal Classes, Parents and Tot Drop-in Group) and improve communication between everyone inovolved in your childbearing and childbearing experience.
 
 
Infant Development Program
phone #604-254-1515
hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
Call ahead or leave a message to make an appointment. They offer home visits, workshops and various activities for any development delayed and at at-risk infants from birht to 3 years of age.
 
 
Information Daycare
Information Services Vancouver
# 201 - 1675 West 4th Ave.
phone #604-739-4143
hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday
 
Call anytime. This service provides information on licensed daycares and programs in the city, their availability, cost, location etc.
 
 
 
Single Mothers Support Groups
YWCA of Greater Vancouver
535 Hornby St.
phone #604-895-5800
 
Call ahead. You will have to leave a message and they will get back to you. They offer self-help groups for single mothers. During these groups they will provide care for your child.
 
 
Squamish Health Unit
Coast Garibaldi Health Unit
38075, 2nd Ave.
Box 130
Squamish, BC
phone #892-3585
 
Whistler Health Unit
Located on the 2nd floor of the Whistler Health Care Centre
Centre at 4380 Lorimer Rd.
Whistler, BC
Phone #604-932-3202
 
Pemberton Health Unit
Portage Rd.
Box 8
Pemberton, BC
Phone #604-894-6367
 
All of the local health units have information on nutrition for pregnancy and children as well as create a safe and healthy home for children.
 
 
Tupper Mini-school
419 East 24th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
phone #604-874-9131
hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday
 
Call ahead and speak to the teacher of the program. This is a flexible school program (which runs from September to June) for teen expecting moms/teen moms. This program is designed to help young moms finish high school. Child care is provided for people in the program.
 
 
Young Parents Support Services
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
phone #604-251-4844
hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday
 
Phone ahead or drop-in for more information. They offer one-to-one counselling, support groups and referrals for young Native parents and single pregnant teens.
 
 
Pregnancy and Parenting Youth Support Group
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Varied Locations
phone#604-645-6427
 
Very flexible support program willing to include partners, friends and family. Focussed on Street involved youth. Transportation and meals provided. Male and female facilitators. Opportunity to make $$$.
 
 
Vancouver Status of Women
1720 Grant St.
phone #604-255-5511
 
They have a resource directory for single mothers which lists even more resources and services available such as housing, daycare, legal advice and support services. Call or drop-in to obtain your own copy.
 
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