Pathways | Child, Youth, and Family Programs

Child, Youth, and Family Programs

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

Provided by Agassiz Harrison Community Services Society

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

For Children (0 – 6 years)

Parenting Place (FPP): Invites families with children aged 0-6 to a range of fun, enriching, educational activities
Drop-in Playtime: An indoor/outdoor play-based program for caregivers with children 0-6 years.
It Takes a Village Family Dinner: 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.
Better Beginnings: If you are pregnant or have a new baby under 6 months old, we meet in person, once per week, to learn and support one another. Topics cover pre and postnatal health, nutrition and parenting. Childcare and lunch are provided.
Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program is for parents of children aged 0-6 who are looking to grow their parenting skills.
Ongoing Children’s Clothing Exchange: This free, ongoing program is available to any community member who has need.

For Youth (7 – 18 years)

Valley Youth Centre: The VYC provides youth services, programming, activities, outreach, drop-in hours and other related services to the children and youth of Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.
Middle Years Program (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.
Youth Outreach (12 – 18 years): Youth Outreach workers offer one-to-one support, guidance, and advocacy services. They can make specialist referrals as needed. Youth can access support during school hours with parental consent. This support may include schoolwork support, goal setting, social skills building, increasing self-esteem, and psychoeducation for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Youth Lunch Program (12 - 18 years): During the school year youth can drop in at the youth center and enjoy a free prepared lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:15-11:50. On Mondays & Fridays youth can bring their own lunch to eat at the youth center in a safe, welcoming space.
Youth Suicide Prevention (12 - 18 years): In the summer months youth can take part in extended outdoor activities, planned out-trips and camping.
Youth Justice Program (12 - 18 years): The Youth Justice Program teaches youth to respect & care for the community by providing role models and encouraging changes in youth lifestyle choices. This program coordinates community work opportunities for youth required to complete volunteer hours through referral from Youth Probation Services.
Summer Youth Program (12 - 18 years): In the summer months youth can take part in extended outdoor activities, planned out-trips and camping.
Youth Volunteers (16 - 18 years): Youth may sign up to volunteer at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services and take part in supervised, skill building opportunities.

Family Support Services

Family Support Services: Provides supportive and caring services for the family as a whole and for individual members within the family. Support workers work alongside families and individuals to offer support in office and on location depending on the need of the family and or the individual.

Fill out a referral form for you and/or your family.

604-796-2585

Public email: info@agassizcs.ca

Website: https://agassiz-harrisoncs.ca

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services - 7086 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, British Columbia, V0M 1A0

Cost: No cost