Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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La Leche League
La Leche League offers free mother-to-mother breastfeeding and breastfeeding information and support. Leaders are available to help by phone, email, text, or home- or hospital visits. There are also monthly meetings available. Visit the Facebook link to find the very...
Westshore Books for breakfast
This program provides children a brand new book to add to their home library, and a personal photo capturing their literacy experience. Program is free for children between 0-6 years. Contact: booksforbreakfast@shaw.ca Website: https://southislandliteracy.com/
Baby Talk
Baby Talk informal educational sessions for infants 0-12 months of age are put on by the Sooke health unit. This a great way to gain more resources and meet other parents as well. Location: Sooke Health Unit, 6672 Wadams Way Sooke, B.C. Contact: 250-519-3487
Ready Check Go
The Ready, Check, Go! Series is a physical activity tracker designed to help children and their parents/guardians understand the importance and enjoyment of incorporating regular daily physical activity. It is designed for different age groups as well as for parents...
Westshore Children’s Literacy recycling project
The 100x5 Children's Literacy recycling project is collecting children's books and distributing them to young children and their families in Westshore. You can contribute by dropping off books. Drop off locations are at every School District #62 elementary school in...
Sooke Family Support Group
The Sooke Family Resource Society hosts a Family Support group that offers support to parents with children 0-6 years who may be facing challenges such as single parenthood, low income, or young parenthood. You have to call to register. The Sooke group meets every...
Pregnancy Support and Information
This website provides online information guides about pregnancy, testing, options and decision making. Website: https://www.pregnancyoptions.info/
Artemis Secondary School Young Parent Program
This is a program that supports pregnant teens or young parents who attend Artemis Secondary School in Victoria, BC. By providing a nurturing community and responsive care for children, trusting and respectful relationships are allowed to be built within these young...
Resource Guide: Autism and Dental Care
A visit to the dentist can be anxiety provoking, especially for those with autism spectrum disorder. This is a great resource guide that provides suggestions to make a dental visit more comforting and also provides general care and tips for dental hygiene for families...