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.
Pitter Patter Gym Time
Free, drop-in Early Years program for families with children aged 0-8. Join us at Oceanview Gym from 10-11:30am on Mondays for tons of family fun...
Drop-in Programs
Snug Bugs, Chat & Play Grandparents Group, Family Centre Library, Pitter Patter Gym Time & Orca Bus! The Orca Bus mobile program is taking a...
Orca Bus Mobile Early Years Programs
Join us at different locations all around the qathet Region. The ORCA bus is a cozy renovated space bringing mobile free activities and resources....
See What’s Happening This Month
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 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....
YRC Zone for ages 11-13
Get in the Zone on Tuesday afternoons! Youth aged 11-13 enjoy social time and a variety of activities at the YRC. Snacks are provided. Register in...
Foundry qathet Community Update
In 2015, Foundry started as an idea from a small group of caring staff and doctors. Communities across BC joined forces to help Foundry grow. It has...
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
This coming Wednesday, February 25th our offices, library and YRC will be closed from 12-5pm..
Youth and Family - Powell River
Reminder that Chat n Play group for Grandparents or other relatives caring for children is on Fridays from 10-11:30am at 5814 Ash Ave in the
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.