Welcome to New Westminster Family Place

We offer barrier and cost-free family playtime programs, and free registered in-person talks, workshops, and parenting programs for families with children in the early years (aged 0-6). Come to New Westminster Family Place to find support, strengthen your relationships with your children, enhance how you feel about parenting, and build community connection.

March 2024 Drop-in Program calendar

Plan ahead for a morning Family Playtime Drop-in with your child and enjoy thoughtful and age-appropriate games, crafts, activities and a circle time with songs and rhymes in one of two locations in New Westminster. Learn more about the power of music and rhyme, child literacy, dental hygiene, childcare and developmental milestones from special guests.

Events this Month

Get ready to buzz like a bee while practicing mindfulness as a family! Each month we offer a FREE family yoga session for caregivers/parents and children age 3+. Sunday, March 10 from 11:30-12:00 join Laura for our February yoga class. Register through Yoga at the Quay.

Mrs. Lori has a very special way of connecting with families and engaging young children. Come and find out more with our FREE Parent-tot Music session this month. Don’t miss out- Monday, March 11 from 10:00-10:30 Mrs. Lori will perform at our Quayside drop-in playtime.

This month we’re offering a Cantonese Mother Goose circle time with Priscilla on Monday, March 18 from 11:00-11:30. This song and rhyme session is a great way to expose yourself & your child to the sounds of a different language- everyone is welcome!

We’re Currently Offering the following Parenting Programs

BIG NEWS!!!

New Westminster Family Place is now administering the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grant Program for our New West! This is your chance to put your big community-building ideas into practice! Learn more, apply for a grant, or volunteer on an adjudication board!

Are you an experienced Facilitator with a passion for supporting families? We have partnered with Richmond Family Place to host Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) Facilitator training. Email us for details at info@newwestfamilies.ca

Don’t forget to keep up-to-date by following us on social media on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @newwestfamilies for regular program updates, local resources and fun prize giveaways!