Youth & Family
No matter what your family looks like, we are here to help. Youth & Family offers a wide variety of free programs and services for families and young people from birth to 19 years of age. Our services are inclusive to people of diverse cultures, physical abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations. Everyone is welcome. You are safe here.
Families With Young Children
Raising a family is a big job. Youth & Family is here for you. We offer individual parenting support services, a range of practical and emotional resources, drop-in programs for Early Years to age 8, parenting groups as well as referrals to relevant community services.
The latest news and events for Families with Young Children.
Snug Bugs – Sensory Friendly Playgroup
Coming soon - Snug Bugs playgroup for ages 0-6 on Mondays from 10:00 - 11:30 at Youth & Family, in collaboration with Inclusion. Join us in a...
Pitter Patter Winter Break Update
The last Pitter Patter of 2024 will be on December 16th. It will resume on January 6th, 2025.
Notice of Winter Break Closure
Please be advised that our offices will be closed from December 23rd to January 3rd; re-opening January 6th. The Family Centre Library will be...
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We Are Here
For Youth
At Youth & Family, we are committed to meeting the changing needs of youth and supporting them to realize their potential through social, creative and cultural programs. We provide safe and comfortable space, everyone is welcome.
Activities For Youth
YRC Winter Closure
The Youth Resource Centre is closed for the holidays until January 13th.
YRC Club for ages 8-10
This program is FULL. Please check back soon. Youth have a ton of fun at the YRC on Thursdays! Snacks, crafts, gym time... This is a great place to...
Teen Drop-in for ages 14-18
Teen drop-in is on Wednesday afternoons! Youth aged 14-18 are welcome to come hang out at the Youth Resource Centre. Snacks are provided. Register...
Foundry offers free and confidential supports for young people ages 12 to 24 — mental health care, substance use services, physical & sexual healthcare, youth and family peer supports, and social services.
Foster Parent Support
We offer the FAST Program: Foster Appreciation, Support & Training. This program is for all local foster parents and “out-of-care” providers. We are here to provide ongoing practical and emotional support and increase community connections for those fostering children and youth in care. We also help to recruit, educate and support folks who are interested in becoming foster parents.
Family Centre Library
Take a break and browse our amazing collection of books and resources on topics for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. Your little ones can play nearby with an excellent selection of unique toys in a quiet environment.
The coffee is always on!
Join us Tuesdays to Thursdays from noon to 4pm.
Connect With Us
Our Location:
5814 Ash Ave.
Powell River, BC
V8A 4R4
Office Phone: 604-485-3090
Fax: 604-485-4215
Email: admin@youthandfamily.ca
Comments & questions are welcomed.
Youth Resource Centre
7105 Nootka Street
back of Oceanview Education Centre
Youth and Family - Powell River
We are proud to be CARF International Accredited.
Youth and Family - Powell River
Thank you to the The Patricia Theatre {est 1913} for your special donation! We truly appreciate your support of families and youth in our community.
Youth and Family - Powell River
Thank you to the staff at BA Blacktop for your thoughtful donation. It was very much appreciated! . . . . #bablacktop.group
Life is filled with joys and challenges. We are here to help.
Youth & Family services are inclusive to people of diverse cultures, physical abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations. You are safe here.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation.