Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Respite for families
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) has a dedicated section on its page to help families and caregivers apply for respite support. Contact your local CLBC office to speak with a CLBC facilitator about what you may be eligible for. They can also help you with...
Beacon Hill Children’s Farm
The Beacon Hill Children's Farm is a fun way to spend an afternoon outdoors with the kids. There are goats, sheep, bunnies, peacocks, potbellied pigs, miniature horses and other animals. The farm hosts goat stampedes at 10:10 am and 5:10 pm. The farm is open daily...
Victoria Bug Zoo
The Victoria Bug Zoo is a great low-cost day outing for youth this summer. Kids under 4 get in free, and kids under 18 get in at a discounted rate of $8. The zoo is open during the week from 11:00-4:00pm PST and on weekends from 10:00-4:00 PST. Tickets can be...
Caregiver support group
The Caregiver Support group is an independent member of the Alzheimer's Association and provides support and community to family members who have a loved one with dementia. The group meets in person on the fourth Thursday of every month from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Location:...
Victoria Autism Parent Picnic (past event)
On Thursday May 26 from 6:30pm-8:00pm, Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) is hosting a picnic for parents and its members. This is a free social event aimed at bringing parents and caregivers to autistic children together. Food will be provided. Please...
Bear Essentials program
This is a family support program that assists kids on Vancouver Island with the costs of health related travel and equipment. Applicants must meet all conditions listed on the website. Application deadline: ongoing Contact: Cheryl Jordan, Program Navigator...
Kinship support line
This is a free support line for grandparents raising grandchildren and provides them support, advocacy and resources. This support line is staffed by trained advocates. Call and email options are available. The hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday...
TLC fund for kids grant
TLC Fund for Kids is an initiative created by 100.3 The Q! Island rock radio station and The Zone @ 91-3 modern rock radio station to help not-for-profit organizations dedicated to the well being of children on Southern Vancouver Island. Individuals may also apply on...
West Shore Babies Best Beginnings Playgroup
Sooke Family Resource Society is hosting a free recurring play group on Thursdays from 9:30am-11:00am starting May 19. It is catered for parents with children 12 months or under. In this group, parents will be able to receive support from the Family Resource Program...