Parent Resources
Below are information and resources for parents with children and youth.
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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...
Gender Spectacular Caregiver Support
This is an online support group where parents, caregivers and adult family members of trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit children and youth come together to provide peer support to one another. On a rotating basis, this group is facilitated by a trans person or a parent...
Free Family Legal Clinic
Fernwood NRG is offering free 30 minute legal information appointments with a practicing family lawyer on Tuesdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. The lawyer is able to assist with a variety of situations such as child support, family safety and property. For more information or...
Island Parent
Island Parent is a free digital Vancouver island parenting magazine that covers a wide range of topics and support. They also have information for lots of courses and programs. Website: https://islandparent.ca/
Parent support services society of BC
Support Circle sessions are being offered to provide a safe and confidential space for parents, grandparents and others. Call the toll free number below to find out more or register. You can also call this number to talk to a skilled support worker which is open...
Saanich Neighbourhood Place Parenting for Dads
Saanich Neighbourhood Place has created a virtual discussion group for fathers who are interested in exploring parenthood from a dad's perspective. The discussion group will explore different aspects of parenting, including healthy relationships and communication, and...
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is an online resource that provides information on the ever-changing digital world and how to keep youth safe online. Not only do they focus on the prevention of child victimization, but they are also determined to reduce child...