New West
Family Place

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This is a place where all families with Children from 0 to 6 find encouragement, support and resources to thrive.

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Barrier & cost-free family playtime programs

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.

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Programs & Workshops

We offer drop in programs, workshops and parenting groups for all families to find support, strengthen their relationships with their children and their family members, enhance how they feel about their parenting, and build community connection and belonging.

We are also the administrator of the Neighbourhood Small Grant Program in New Westminster!

Parenting Programs & Workshops

Our parenting programs and workshops are designed to enhance parenting skills & develop a positive community for families.

Family
Drop-Ins

Drop in programs are parent participation, are no cost, and do not require pre-registration. Come and play with us!

Neighbourhood Small Grant Program

Have a project idea for building community and improving life in New Westminster? Apply for up to $500 to make your vision a reality!

Toy Lending Library

We have a collection of engaging and developmentally appropriate toys you can borrow for infants, toddlers or preschoolers, housed at the New West Public Library.

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What's Happening

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News

22 Sep 2025

Small Grants, Big Impact: A reflection on Summer Projects

By Melika Mallakzadeh Community-driven projects have the power to bring people together, spark change, and inspire lasting connection. With support...

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10 Sep 2025

New Westminster Family Place Selected as a Choice Charity with PECSF

We are delighted to share some exciting news: New Westminster Family Place has been selected as a choice charity with...

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5 Sep 2025

Farewell to Summer 2025 

We are saying farewell to summer of 2025 with gratitude to our volunteers, summer interns, community leaders and families for...
Families

Who Is Family Place For?

Our programs are for families with children 0-6 years including grandparents, caregivers, extended and chosen family. We support and embrace families of every gender, background or socioeconomic status and we offer programs all around New West – across the community – touching every neighborhood – and at consistent times.

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