News | West Side Family Place

Kitsilano – WSFP, a Cornerstone in the Community

West Side Family Place | March 21, 2023

A snapshot of life in Kitsilano in the 1980s - We all know Kitsilano is a special location with its mountain views, beach access, parks,...

Introduction to the 80s – Climate, Activism, Austerity

West Side Family Place | March 16, 2023

Moving through our timeline to the 1980s, we highlight the words of parents and staff from West Side Family Place in a time of...

Family Place Model Expands

West Side Family Place | March 9, 2023

Once West Side Family Place was established, word spread, and many parents travelled across Vancouver to this new kind of facility for young families. Enjoying...

Toy Lending Library

West Side Family Place | March 2, 2023

In the early days of Family Place, a toy lending library was introduced, and it remains popular! We owe the continued success of the toy...

Early Supporters

West Side Family Place | February 27, 2023

This week, we remember Dr. Alan Cashmore, a child and family psychiatrist and early supporter of West Side Family Place. You may be familiar with...

Early Programming…

West Side Family Place | February 17, 2023

When WSFP opened, the goal was to have a place for parents and children to come together in a safe environment, but the founders...

Changing Times….

West Side Family Place | February 8, 2023

In the 1970s, Vancouver was a vibrant city with a strong desire for change. This momentum was embodied by the founders and staff of...

Location, Location…

West Side Family Place | February 6, 2023

Location, location… In 1973, West Side Family Place opened its doors on West Broadway at Dunbar, where the @SPCA Thrift Store is currently located. There...

This is how it started..

West Side Family Place | January 25, 2023

This week, we introduce Ellen Leslie, who is co-founder of West Side Family Place alongside Mary Lynn Burke. It was a privilege for us to...

WSFP is 50!!

West Side Family Place | January 18, 2023

We're delighted to announce that 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of West Side Family Place! To celebrate this monumental occasion, we've interviewed the people...