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.
Drop-in Programs
Snug Bugs, Chat & Play Grandparents Group, Family Centre Library, Pitter Patter Gym Time & Orca Bus! Snug Bugs is a Sensory Friendly drop-in...
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....
Drop-in to the Family Centre Library
The Family Centre Library is now open at 5814 Ash Ave! Visitors are welcome to drop-in between 12 and 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. We have...
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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
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. This...
Foundry qathet Youth Advisory Committee
We are recruiting for the Youth Advisory Committee. Help us create a youth-friendly space! Foundry qathet’s mission is to provide a safe,...
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...
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
The Francophone festival is today! We will be there with the Orca Bus from 12-2pm
Youth and Family - Powell River
Reminder that there is no Chat & Play group this Friday.
Youth and Family - Powell River
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.