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

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Upcoming

April 17

Tigrinya Storytime Drop-in (New West Public Library)

Join us for Tigrinya Storytime, a fun drop-in program in Uptown New West! Just like our other drop-in programs, this...

April 25

Eat, Play, Love drop-in lunch

Join us for a shared lunch after our Quayside drop-in. Today we end our morning drop-in playtime early and offer...

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April 25

Thrive Parents Support Group (registered event)

Are you a parent of a neurodivergent child, feeling uncertain about the journey? Find support and connections within your community....

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What's Happening

Families hold hands and dance and sing songs in the Tigrinya language in the children's section at the New Westminster Public Library.

Family Drop-ins, News

17 Apr 2025

Uplifting Culture and Language at Tigrinya Storytime

Each month, New Westminster Family Place partners with the New Westminster Public Library to host a special drop-in program for...

News

14 Apr 2025

From “Hello” to “I’ve Found My People”: Q1 at New West Family Place 2025 

At New Westminster Family Place, we know that sometimes the hardest part is walking through the door for the first...

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News

3 Apr 2025

Embracing Autism in the Early Years

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day, celebrating families on this journey with their children. Raising a child with autism brings...

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.