2819 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 2M2 604-738-2819
Dear West Side Family Place Community,
March marks one full year of living with Covid-19. Although life is very different than it was a year ago some things remain true. Our need for community, connection and love all remains. Staff at family place have been looking for new and creative ways to welcome families to our programs whether they be in person or virtual. We look forward to continuing to meet in small groups in safe settings throughout the spring and summer. All of us at West Side Family Place send our love to you and your family. Stay safe!
Registration will begin on Monday by phone at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to noon until all sessions are full. Please call 604-738-2819. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability.
Nobody’s Perfect is this month! This is a great program that provides parents a supportive place to meet others and with whom they share interests and concerns. Participants design their own agenda and through staff facilitated discussion, assistance, mutual support, encouragement and acceptance, parents can experience transformative growth with a goal to parenting with raised […]
Dear Friend of West Side Family Place Please take a few minutes to complete our online participant survey. The information you provide is used to report back to our funders and to help us better understand your needs. Your information is provided anonymously; no names are used. Thank you so much for taking the time to […]
Westside Family Place is excited to announce our new program, Papa’s Playground, starting Wednesday January 20, 5 to 6:30 pm. Special THANK YOU to the SpencerCreo Foundation for their generous support for this program. Connect, Play, Learn and Discover with other Dads and their children out in our outdoor space. Register for a 4-week period on […]
Dear participants and supporters of West Side Family Place, It’s that time of year again when we are reaching out to ask for your financial contributions to our programs by renewing your WSFP Membership. While we recognize the uncertainty of the future we hope that you will consider our services as a vital part of […]
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What songs, rhymes and felt stories do you miss from Family Place? Let us know by commenting on our Facebook post what they are and we'll be sure to include them in our future videos!
For the health and safety of our environment and its users, we ask that if you or your child are displaying any of the symptoms shown on the picture, please rest and play at home.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Come join us for a small-group play session at WSFP.
In order to serve as many people as possible, families will be limited to one visit per week. The program will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will consist of 45 minutes of play followed by Circle Time. Families are encouraged to bring their own sand toys. The upstairs washroom will be available, but the kitchen and playroom will remain closed.
Physical distancing will be practiced and masks are recommended for adults.
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am and 11:30-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:30-12:30pm
Maximum of 6 families per session.
Registration will begin on Monday by calling 604-738-2819 at 9:30am for all sessions that week. Registration by phone will continue throughout the week from 9:30am to 12:00pm until all sessions are full. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates about program availability. Registration made through voicemail or email will not be taken.
Need some one-on-one time with a Family Place friend? Connect with Eva during this chat session for all parents and caregivers who may need it.
Mondays 10:30am-11:15am
Wednesdays 1:00-1:45pm
It won’t look quite the same as before, but WSFP is looking forward to welcoming families back! Here are some highlights of our planned program rollout:
1 hour Family Drop-in at WSFP starting the week of June 22. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 am and 11:00 am to noon. Program will be offered outside, rain or shine. Maximum of 5 families per session and pre-registration is required. Membership recommended.
Mama Papa Goose – Infant and Parent Drop-in on Wednesdays, 10:30 am to noon. Maximum of 8 families per session and pre-registration is required.
Toy Lending Library will be open on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm. Membership required – new families can register in person, fee applies.
Kits in the Park will run again this summer in partnership with Kits House. Time and location are still being worked out, so please stay tuned.
Outdoor family meetups – details TBA.
We are working on our safety protocols and they will be available soon. Physical distancing will be strongly encouraged and anyone with signs of illness will be asked to stay home. As with all city parks and playgrounds, outdoor play equipment will not be sanitized after each use.
Please continue to check back in the coming days for more updates. We are so excited to be able to see you again!
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