268 Fulford-Ganges Rd
Salt Spring Island
BC V8K 2K6

Ph:(250)537-9971
Fax:(250)537-9974

Early Childhood

Family Place

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.


Family Place

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
  • Separation and divorce
  • Early childhood behaviour
  • Grief & loss
  • Parenting as a grandparent
  • Special needs
  • Advocacy and support
  • Clothing Exchange

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

  • Saturdays      8.30 - 10.00
 

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:   

 

For further information, please read the Service Description

 

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