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What is New West Family Place? We are here so that families in New West can be empowered to THRIVE!

New West Family Place is a family resource program for families with children 0-5yrs where you'll find:

-Parenting programs to increase education & connection;
-Child activity programs that promote early learning & healthy development;
-Referrals & supports

We offer drop in programs, workshops and parenting groups for all families to find support, strengthen their relationships with their children and their family members, enhance how they feel about their parenting, and build community connection and belonging.

Our team of child development and family support experts provide services and supports in multiple languages and work with families to ensure they connected to the services and supports they need when they need them.

Find a list of our current programs and services available on our website at www.newwestfamilies.ca

11/03/2026

Little kids, big kids, parents and caregivers—everyone's invited to Family Fridays at New West Family Place!

🦋 We've got some special guests joining us this week:
Friday, November 6, Authors Christina and Emily Lam from Beyond the Pages will share their book, Willow and the Butterfly in Her Pocket.

Drop by after school for an afternoon of play, creativity and connection, with snacks, crafts and activities for all ages.

✨ Family Fridays Drop-in are happening each Friday this month | 1:30–4:30 PM
📍 New Westminster Family Place – Quayside
💚 FREE! No registration needed.

Whether you're winding down from a busy school week, looking for something fun to do together or hoping to meet other families, we'd love to see you! Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and make Friday afternoons a little more fun. 🧡

11/03/2026

On Friday, November 6, sisters Christina and Emily Lam from Beyond the Pages will join our Family Fridays drop-in to share Willow and the Butterfly in Her Pocket. This children’s book follows a young child who experiences anxiety and learns ways to cope with help from her grandmother. Come enjoy a story together and connect with other families. We’d love to see you there!

Haven't tried our Family Fridays drop in yet?
We are offering an afternoon drop in for the whole family each Friday from 1:30-4:30 pm. If you are picking up the kids from school, pop by for activities and snacks to end the week right. Just like our morning Family Playtime drop ins, these events are free and have no pre-registration.

11/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Prospera for contributing $2,000 to help bring our new uptown New Westminster Family Place to life! ♥️ Their team, and future neighbours, recently joined us outside our soon-to-open Princess Street location to celebrate this generous gift!

As rising material costs stretch our opening budget, this support helps us put the finishing touches on a welcoming space where families can play, connect, learn and find community. We’re so grateful to Prospera and the businesses and organizations helping us open our doors!

Want to help us set up our little castle on Princess Street? 👑 Every contribution brings us closer to welcoming families into this new space. Get in touch to explore how you or your business can be part of it: we’d love to hear from you!

10/29/2026

NOVEMBER AT FAMILY PLACE

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Our November calendar is here, with lots of FREE opportunities for families to play, learn and connect. Here's what's happening this month:

🍂 Family Playtime drop in – Weekday mornings at Quayside, with special guests, stories, songs and activities.

🍂 Family Fridays drop in – After-school fun for the whole family, with crafts, snacks and activities for little kids AND big kids!

🍂 Babytalk drop in – A welcoming space for caregivers and their babies to connect.

🍂 Infant Massage drop in with Kinsight – Gentle touch, bonding and relaxation on select Saturdays.

🍂 Thrive Together – A supportive playgroup for families who may benefit from extra guidance and connection with

🍂 Starting Solids Workshop – Join registered dietitian on November 25 to explore introducing your baby to solid foods. Registration required!

🍂 Eat, Play, Love – Gather around the table for our community potluck lunch after drop in on November 13.

Plus parenting programs, special visitors, birthday celebrations and more! Whether you're looking for somewhere to spend a rainy morning, meet other caregivers or find a little extra support, there's a place for you here.

🧡 Know a family who could use a little warmth and connection this November? Tag them or share this post!

10/27/2026

Every child finds their own way to play, explore and connect. 🩷

Thrive Together is a small, welcoming playgroup for families with children who may benefit from a little extra support. Together, we enjoy playtime and a snack while building a comfortable routine.

Family Place staff and our partners from Kinsight are there to support and encourage parents along the way. If you have questions about your child’s development or your family’s support needs, Kinsight staff are available to listen and talk with you.

We know that finding support and waiting for appointments can take time. Thrive Together offers a chance to connect and start a conversation in a relaxed setting while your child plays.

🗓️ Thursdays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 New Westminster Family Place
🔗 Register through the link in our bio

Know a family who might enjoy a smaller group or appreciate connecting with Kinsight?
Please share this with them!
Kinsight

10/22/2026

Local supports, thousands of people, one shared commitment: thriving BC families. 💜

Behind every number is a family finding connection and the services they need, a volunteer showing up, a staff member creating a welcoming space, and a community working together to support young children and families.

And this is just part of the story. During , we’re celebrating the people and programs that make this work possible, and raising the profile of Family Resource Programs, like New West Family Place, across BC.

Family Resource Programs of BC

10/21/2026

There isn’t one funding model for FRPs, like Family Place, in BC. Many programs piece together funding from several different sources to respond to the needs of families in their communities and make their programs work.

Most funding comes through the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Public Health Agency of Canada, including its Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP).

But it takes many partners to keep welcoming, low-barrier Family Resource Programs available in BC communities.

During , we’re recognizing not only the work happening inside FRPs like New West Family Place, but the many partnerships that help make that work possible. You can join us by:

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Learning about the programs happening in your community: https://f.mtr.cool/ddn8ycjkv6
📣 Advocating for strong family supports in your community.
☑️ Talking to your local representatives and voting.

Family Resource Programs of BC

10/20/2026

Family Resource Programs: a place where families find each other.

Families are at the heart of resilient communities - and Family Resource Programs like New West Family Place are essential community infrastructure that create the conditions for families to thrive.

Join us in this week of action by advocating for strong family supports in your community, talking to your local representatives, voting - and showing your local FRP a little extra love!

Family Resource Programs of BC

10/19/2026

Families today are constantly being asked to do more with less. Less time, less connection, less support – and for many, fewer opportunities where they can simply show up, belong, and be together.

💜 That’s where Family Resource Programs (FRPs) like New West Family Place come in.

From October 19-23, we’re celebrating BC’s first-ever Family Resource Program Week. It’s a time to shine the spotlight on the incredible impact that FRPs have on BC children and families.

It’s also a time to advocate for support.

Sustainable funding is an ongoing challenge for Family Resource Programs in BC. Without adequate financial support, it becomes increasingly difficult to purchase essential program supplies, provide nutritious meals and snacks, and maintain the program hours that families rely on.

To support , you can:

🔁 Share this video.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Learn about the programs happening in here & across BC: https://f.mtr.cool/x7z9sfqctp (link in bio)
📣 Advocate for strong family supports in our community.
☑️ Talk to our local representatives and vote.

Family Resource Programs of BC

Address

112-960 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, BC
V3L

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9

30-11:30 for programs at New Westminster Family Place Quayside. Please see our Google hours for more information.

Telephone

+1 604-520-3666

Website

https://www.newwestfamilies.ca

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