Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
This at home activity is fun for parents and children alike! This holiday sugar cookie recipe includes instructors for both cooking and decorating. Kids will have fun decorating tree-shaped cookies, as well as mixing everything together! Kids may need assistance with...
BC Government – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Provincial Family Services is a BC government program that is included within the Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. This program provides support to families with deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and young adults up to age 24. The program provides...
Mom2Mom Charity Vancouver
Mom2Mom is a support network operating in Vancouver, BC. They provide social support as well as financial help with groceries, summer childcare, and other parenting expenses. To access support, contact a counsellor or support worker at your child's school. Application...
Canada Child Disability Benefit
This tax-free monthly benefit was designed to alleviate the financial strain on parents of children with a physical or intellectual disability. Application Deadline: ongoing Contact: 1-800-387-1193 More Information:...
Halloween Mini Golf at Island View Golf
Island View Mini Golf is offering $5 rounds to anyone wearing a Halloween costume from October 21st-31st. Location: 7081 Central Saanich Road. Saanichton, B.C. Contact: 250-652-5215 Website: https://www.islandviewgolf.ca/about/
Gender Spectacular Families
Gender Spectacular Families is a site for families, friends, and caregivers of gender-diverse people. The group organizes online meetings and also provides resources such as reading materials, blog posts, and resource lists local to Vancouver Island. You can visit the...
Halloween Cookie Making
Country Living provides a list of Halloween cookie ideas that are perfect for a fun Halloween activity. Kids can participate and enjoy the decorative holiday baking. The list provides 41 different cookie ideas along with a link to each recipe....
Vancouver Island U-Pick Farms
U-Pick farms are a great family activity for the summer and fall months. The Victoria area has a variety of farms that offer U-Pick options for seasonal fruits, including blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins. A Vancouver Island website that lists and updates...
Activity Hero
Activity Hero is an online hub of recreation activities, in-person, online and pre-recorded. Many are free or for minimal cost. Website: https://www.activityhero.com/