Parent Resources
Below are information and resources for parents with children and youth.
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BIPOC Women’s Health Network
This Canada-wide resource hub is run by BIPOC women in medicine and is curated with high-quality resources for BIPOC gender minorities on topics such as LGBTQ2+ healthcare, reproductive and sexual health, gender-based violence and a category meant for allies and...
EASE
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of school-based, anxiety management and resilience-building resources for use by educators with B.C. students in grades K-7. EASE helps educators teach students strategies to address the thoughts,...
Community Living Victoria
Community Living Victoria (CLV) is an organization that supports people with intellectual disabilities as well as their support networks and families. On their website, you can find free resources regarding family support, employment services, parent support, youth...
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...