BGC Parenting's List: Babies

Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP)
Victoria Native Friendship Center
Phone: 250-384-3211

Works with families in respectful ways to support families and their infants through their early developmental stages.
Culturally sensitive, voluntary and family centered.
Support consists of home visits, activity planning to support infant growth and development, developmental screening and assessment, resource information, referrals to community agencies and health services as needed, service coordination to support children's needs, a lending library that includes books, videos, and toys.

This program is designed for Aboriginal families from across the region who have children from birth to three years of age. AIDP provides support to families where there is a child from birth to age three years who is showing developmental delays or is at risk of developmental concerns.

The Victoria Native Friendship Center provides an array of support services for Aboriginal families.

Making the Connection
Victoria Native Friendship Center

Regarding future program deliveries please call
Cheryl Killam or Jessica Bender at 250-384-3211.

Part of the Aboriginal Early Intervention Team.
This is a fun parenting program that promotes positive connections between parents and their baby (birth to 36 months). Combining fun activities to do with baby, and parent discussions, this parenting program works to support parents in their interactions with their babies in ways that promote love, communication and learning. Parents will leave the program with a photo album and DVD of their experiences with their baby and a music CD (VNFC).

For Aboriginal Children and Families

This program is currently running weekly on Wednesdays January 26, 2011 to March 09, 2011 from 11:00 to 12pm.
Bus tickets to come to the program are available and child minding will be available for children under the age of 6 years.

Space is limited to 8 families so please register early. To register for this program or obtain information regarding future program deliveries please call Cheryl Killam or Jessica Bender at 250-384-3211.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

The Victoria Native Friendship Center provides an array of support services for Aboriginal families.

Parent Awareness Program (Victoria)
Parent Support Services Society of BC
For more information and to register
contact Parent Support Services Victoria at
(250) 384-8042

FREE
Once a week for 7 months
Provides parents with a safe and encouraging environment in which to talk about their own family dynamics, to learn skills that benefit the parent/ child relationship and to develop the understanding and tools to better take care of themselves and their families.
Self-Awareness, beliefs, personality styles, parenting styles, child development stages, empathic listening, cooperation, assertiveness, family meetings, identifying feelings, dealing with stress and anger, communication skills, discipline vs. punishment, boundaries, self esteem and self care

For parents with children 0-12

The program is offered to free to parents of children aged 0 - 12
One evening per week for seven months (starting in October)
Childcare? YES
What is the average SES?
What is the target age group?
OTHER RESOURCES
COMMUNITY NETWORK COMMITTEE? YES
More info about BGC of greater Victoria? YES

Best Babies
Fernwood Neighborhood Resource Group
1240 Gladstone Avenue Victoria BC V8T 1G6
P:250.381.1552 F:250.381.1509

Germaine Asplin at 250.381.1552, ext. 102
victoriabestbabies@hotmail.com

0-6 months post natal
twice a week (tuesday, wednesday) for pre and post natal. Prenatal only on Thursdays
The Program provides young women/children & families with experiential learning opportunities. Topics of discussion surround prenatal/postnatal education, infant development, struggling with parenting issues; relationship building geared to healthy outcomes, risk management, self advocacy skills.

To assist pregnant women and teens to have healthy birth outcomes. Access to healthy nutrition and education is essential to reaching this goal. The Program is committed to supporting pregnant women/teens to reach their optimum level of health and increase the health status of new born babies.

For pregnant women needing extra support due to limited resources, isolation and/or health issues. You can attend until your infant reaches 6 weeks of age.
What is the average SES? poverty
What is the target age group? Used to be young moms, but now open to all ages

Access the program through the office, connect with a worker, or self-referral
FREE
Day program, starts at noon, they offer lunch
Childcare? NO
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING? wide range, focus on perinatal health
VBB staff consists of a Program Coordinator, Registered Dietician, Public Health Nurse Liaison and Outreach Workers.

If registered in the program- access to food vouchers/ vitamins.
prenatal classes, dietician

COMMUNITY NETWORK COMMITTEE?
YES
More info about BGC of greater Victoria?
YES- especially interested in info on care homes

Parent and tot
Fernwood Neighborhood Resource Group
1240 Gladstone Avenue Victoria BC V8T 1G6
P:250.381.1552 F:250.381.1509
For further information, Susie at 250.381.1552 ext. 115

A time for you and your child to get out and socialize! Enjoy the company of other parents while your child interacts with other children in a safe and secure space. Activities include toys, crafts and circle time. Information about helpful community resources will also be provided.
For caregivers with children birth to 6 years old.

$2 fee
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Childcare? Yes

Parent and babe
Fernwood Neighborhood Resource Group
1240 Gladstone Avenue Victoria BC V8T 1G6
P:250.381.1552 F:250.381.1509
http://www.fernwoodneighbourhood.ca/family-support-services/parent-babe
For further information, Susie at 250.381.1552 ext. 115

Comfortable and relaxed setting where parents and caregivers can nurture their babies through parent discussion, music and storytelling.

For caregivers with children under 36 months
Suggested donation of $2
Every Wednesday from 9:30am - 11:30am

Childcare?

Best families
Esquimalt neighborhood society
511 Constance Avenue
Victoria, BC
V9A 6N5
Phone: 250-385-2635 ext 207
Fax: 250-384-2078
http://www.enh.bc.ca/family_services_parenting.html

A registered group for parents and their babies up to 6 months of age who have been involved in a Best Babies or other similar prenatal program. Educational topics, encouragement and support provided regarding infant safety, breastfeeding, infant feeding, parent coping strategies, healthy lifestyle and positive parenting.

Who is the program for?
What is the average SES?
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Childcare?
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING?

Parenting education course
http://www.ypsn.ca/Groups/parenting-education
Young Parent Support Network

This is an 8-week parenting education course, which is specifically designed for young parents, including young parents who are living in complex circumstances. It is designed to assist young parents to figure out how to use their own strengths to be the best parent that they can be.

This group workshop is open to young mums, young dads, single parents, couples, and those who aren't sure what their status is.

To access this education group call Young Parent Support Network at 250-384-0552 to find out about available spaces and delivery dates. The program is free of charge and free on-site childcare, snacks and bus tickets are provided.

The current parenting education course delivery began Jan 27, 2011 and takes place Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30

YPSN also offers family support, prenatal outreach, prenatal education, future planning program, connection to naturopaths and onsite respite.

Westshore- Pam 250-478-0073
Saanich/Sidney-Darlene 250-479-1086 and
Monika 250-595-7707
Esquimalt Linda 250-386-2028
Evenings Uschi Leslie 250-595-4453
Ruth McAllister 250-588-9772
Kay Van Akker 250-474-6093

*please note, meeting times and locations vary. There is more information on the website about individual meeting locations.

monthly meetings where Leaders facilitate informal, guided discussions. During these discussions mothers have access to accurate, up-to-date and personalized breastfeeding information and support for their role as a breastfeeding parent. In addition, mothers are able to draw on the experience of other mothers who attend.

Meeting 1: The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby
Meeting 2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Meeting 3: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
Meeting 4: Nutrition and Weaning
While a series of four meetings with the following topics is rotated throughout the year, the specific content varies significantly depending on the current focus and the needs of those present.

Get together days may vary each month, contact La Leche League Group Leader Pam for more information.
Approximate Duration: 2.5 hours