Family Place is a resource and drop-in program centrally located in Ganges Salt Spring Island, where parents and children under six can play, relax, learn, and receive support and community information.
A full spectrum of early years programming is offered including:
- Parent Child Drop-in Programs
- Parent Child Mother Goose
- One to One Support and Counselling
- Parent Education Programs
The facility offers a comfortable, safe and well-equipped playroom, library, sitting area, small kitchen, counselling offices and clothing exchange.
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The building is wheelchair accessible. Counselling and individual support hours are flexible based on family needs.
The Family Place Coordinator is available 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday.
Families with young children may seek support or education for the following and other reasons:
- Pregnant and parenting teens
- Early childhood behaviour
- Parenting as a grandparent
The drop-in program welcomes all young parents, grandparents and children to enjoy the variety of interesting activities, toys and resources at Family Place.
Program Schedule -2010
Parent-Child Drop-in Schedule
Stay & Play
- Monday 9.00 - 12.30
- Tuesday 9.00 - 3.00*
- Thursday 9.00 - 12.30
*Tuesdays, 1/2 hour, 1 on 1 parent counselling support is available.
Childcare also available.
Rugg Huggers Baby & Parent Drop-in
- Fridays 10.00 - 1.00 (includes light lunch)
Dad 'N Me Pancake Breakfast
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ALL OUR EVENTS ARE FREE!
Access to Service
Services can be accessed through the Salt Spring Island Community Services. Referrals can be made by the counsellors at Salt Spring Island Community Services, Ministry of Children and Family Development, schools, physicians or other professionals in the community.
Location
Family Place
120 Park Drive
Salt Spring Island
Contact
Ragnhild Flakstad
Program Coordinator
Phone: (250) 537-9176 OR
(250) 537-9971
Email:
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