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.
Community Clothing Swap
Join us for a fun community clothing swap hosted by Foundry qathet Youth Advisory Committee and qathet Youth Community Action Team! Saturday, May...
BC Child & Youth in Care Week Fun in the Sun
Join us for Fun in the Sun!! Celebrating Children & Youth in Care with a BBQ, Games, and Activities on June 3 from 4-6:60pm. Text or Call Lesley...
Snug Bugs – Sensory Friendly Playgroup
Snug Bugs playgroup for ages 0-6 on Mondays from 10:00 - 11:30am at Youth & Family, in collaboration with Inclusion. Join us in a creative,...
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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
Community Clothing Swap
Join us for a fun community clothing swap hosted by Foundry qathet Youth Advisory Committee and qathet Youth Community Action Team! Saturday, May...
BC Child & Youth in Care Week Fun in the Sun
Join us for Fun in the Sun!! Celebrating Children & Youth in Care with a BBQ, Games, and Activities on June 3 from 4-6:60pm. Text or Call Lesley...
YRC Drop-in Program Update
Located in Oceanview Education Centre 7105 Nootka St. The entrance to the YRC can be accessed via the main entrance or around back of the school....
Foundry offers free and confidential supports for young people ages 12 to 24 — mental health, substance use health, physical and sexual health, peer support, work, education and community services, and drop-in counselling.
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
Next stop: Lund - as we make our way all around the qathet region! Free activities for children. . . . #qathet #orcabus #youthandfamily #northside
Youth and Family - Powell River
Everyone deserves respect! All are welcome at Youth & Family ❤️
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.
The staff at Youth & Family live and work with respect on Tla’amin and shishålh traditional territories.