New West
Family Place

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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Event Calendar

An image of the July 2025 New Westminster Family Place calendar
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Upcoming

July 1

CLOSED for Canada Day

Family Place will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st for the Canada Day holiday. As we mark this day, we...

July 18

Family Playtime Photoshoot

Help Us Show the Heart of Family Place! We’re inviting families to be part of something special — a joyful,...

A chunky illustration of a hill with buildings and trees that represent Uptown New Westminster in Family Place colours.
July 2

Outdoor Uptown Family Playtime Drop-in

We can’t wait to meet you at Moody Park for our outdoor summer drop-in playtime! Join us from Monday to...

July 3

Thrive Together Playgroup

The Thrive Together weekly playgroup is a welcoming space for caregivers and children with extra support needs. Whether your child...

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What's Happening

Image of the New West Family Place tent at the Queensborough Children's Festival full of families and bubbles, and with a stage in the backdrop.

News

25 Jun 2025

Positive Summers Start Here

As the days grow longer and the sun shines a little brighter, summer in New West comes to life with...

NWFP Executive Director, Dana Osiowy presents at the United Way Public Policy Institute

News

20 Jun 2025

From What’s Wrong to What’s Strong: Shaping Policy for Families

Over the past six months, our Executive Director, Dana Osiowy, has been immersed in an inspiring and transformative learning journey...

Mayor Patrick Johnstone and Dana Osiowy, NWFP Executive Director hold a symbolic giant cheque for $15,000 in the playroom at Family Place.

Community Partners, News

16 Jun 2025

A visit from Mayor Patrick Johnstone: Community Focus

This Spring, Executive Director Dana Osiowy welcomed a visit from Mayor Patrick Johnstone, Executive Assistant Schreder, and Intergovernmental & Community...

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.