Pathways | Child, Youth, and Family Programs

Child, Youth, and Family Programs

Provides various programs and services for children, youth and families.

For Children 0-6:

Better Beginnings: A weekly group giving education and information to women during pregnancy and 6 months after birth.
Triple P Parenting: For parents with children aged 0-6. An accredited facilitator leads a discussion on topics identified by the participants. Topics are of a practical nature addressing typical parenting concerns.
Family Parenting Place: Various drop in programs for families with children aged 0-6.
Drop in Play time: An indoor/outdoor play-based program for caregivers with children 0-6 years.
It Takes a Village Family Dinner: On Monday evenings families come together to share a meal, play, and grow a community of support. If a family has a child who is aged 0-6 the whole family is welcome to attend, eat and play together. Pre-registration is required.
Ongoing Children’s Clothing Exchange: This free, ongoing program is available to any community member who has need.

For Families:

Family Support Services: Helps parents and family members to identify family and personal problems and establish goals and solutions to address them. Services are offered in family homes, in the community and at the community services office. Fill out a referral form for you and/or your family.

For Youths:

Youth Drop-in: For youth 12-18 yrs of age. An opportunity for youth to take part in recreational, social, educational, and creative activities.
Middle Years Program: For 7-12 years. During the school year, school-based supports are provided at local elementary schools for children dealing with issues of social inclusion, anxiety, or other mental health concerns. Children are supported by a middle years worker as they transition into high school.

Summer Youth Programs: Extended outdoor activities, planned out-trips and camping.

Youth Suicide Prevention: For youth 12-18 yrs of age. This program provides suicide risk assessment services, short-term one-on one counselling, short-term support for families of suicidal youth, referrals to other services and suicide prevention education and public awareness.
Youth Justice: For youth 12-18 yrs of age. Bringing youth together, teaching them to respect & care for the community by providing role models & encourages change in youth lifestyle choices.
Youth Volunteers: For youths 16-18 years. Youth may sign up to volunteer at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services and take part in supervised, skill building opportunities. Volunteer hours could be used towards credits required for graduation.
Youth Lunch: For youth 12-18 yrs of age. During the school year youth can drop into the youth center and enjoy a free prepared lunch.

604-796-2585

Website: https://agassiz-harrisoncs.ca/

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost