Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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SD61 Glossary of Terms Resource List
Below is a list outlining the glossary of terms for parents of youth in the SD61 School district (Greater Victoria Area). Website: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/parent-student-resources/glossary-of-terms/
SD61 School Registration Guide
Below is a registration guide detailing the steps to enrol new students in the Greater Victoria School District. Website: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/registration/
Learning Continuity for Elementary Families
The learning continuity resource offers activities to help you improve how you already support your child in their learning. The intent of these activities is to supplement what teachers will be provided in the domains of literacy, numeracy, and overall well-being....
Victoria Best Babies Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Victoria Best Babies is a Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program sponsored by Fernwood NRG with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Thwy provide educational sessions, one-on-one support, monthly food vouchers/produce, baby food demos, healthy snacks,...
NIL TUTU,O Child and Family Services Society
The Nil Tutu,O organization provides respite care to temporarily relieve parents who are dealing with stress and the challenges of parenting. They offer in-home support for parents and can assist with organizing and maintaining the family unit, budgeting, and life...
First Citizens’ Fund for Indigenous People
This resource is a fund established by the province of BC to enhance culture, education and economic development opportunities for First Nations people including a bursary fund, business loans, and elder transportation fund to offset the cost of travel to heritage...
BC Families in Transition
BC Families in Transition is a program that offers services and counselling available at a sliding scale, depending on income. These services include: budgeting assistance, "caught in the middle" group support, parenting programs, and youth and family counselling....
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria
The Boys and Girls Club of Victoria offers a variety of social, educational and recreational programming to support youth. This includes out-of-school care and summer camps, outdoor experiential programs, parenting support, youth leadership development, and programs...
James Bay Community Project
The James Bay Community Project is an organization that provides a community thrift store, youth clinic, youth outreach service, publicly accessible computer, community library, food service, seniors' group, parent/child drop-in group. Children, adolescents, adults,...