(604) 467-6055
Become a Member
Being a member of The Family Education & Support Centre allows you to become part of the good being done. There is no cost to become a member, just the peace of mind knowing that your are helping the families in our communities.
Join today and make sure your voice is heard on important decisions. We value our members, in fact we couldn't do it without you!
Partner with Us
Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making The Family Education & Support Centre an even better Non-Profit Organization than it already is. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
Volunteer your Time
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at The Family Education & Support Centre. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer your time today.
LOOKING FOR PROGRAMS?
PARENTING THROUGH THE AGES AND STAGES
Programming for parents and caregivers
We provide a wide variety of information and discussion based groups, designed to support the unique needs of families in our community. For Registration contact the registrar at 604-467-6055 (ext 101) or email reg@familyed.ca
CONFLICT RESOLUTION & ANGER PROGRAMMING
Programming for adults (18+) requiring skills that support healthy boundaries, communications and family life
CIRCLE OF SECURITY
The Circle of Security Parenting Program is an opportunity to explore the importance of parent/caregiver and child attachment, gather helpful tools to respond to your child’s emotional needs and feel more confident about your parenting.
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Date:
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Oct 2-Nov 20
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Jan 15- Mar 5 2025
Time: 11-1pm
Cost: Free
MY CHANGING FAMILY
This course is 2hrs a week for 5 weeks. There are separate groups children and parents taking place at the same time. Each group will learn tools and skills to help with divorce/ separation with a trained facilitator. The course will look at coping with grief and loss, children and divorce/separation, dealing with the divorce/separation, conflict resolution, co-parenting, and managing joint custody.
Date:
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April 13- May 11 (Sat)
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Jan 11- Feb 8 (Sat)
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Ages: Gr 1-Gr 6
Cost: $120 Per family
*Please note, there will be a max of 2 parents
and 2 children per family*
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
This course looks at the fundamentals of any adult relationship; including the foundations, needs, wants and learning new communication skills.
Dates:
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June 22 & 23
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Nov 23 & 24
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Mar 1 & 2 2025
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $90/per person
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MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT
Explores the complex nature of anger, recognizing triggers, alternative methods of expression, and how to defuse anger.
Dates: ​​
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May 12- June 9 *no class May 19
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Oct 6- Nov 3 *no class Oct 13
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Jan 19- Feb 9 2025
Time: 9am - 2pm
Cost: $90
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CARING DADS
A 17 week, intensive group intervention program for men who have, or are at risk of abusing, neglecting, or exposing their children to domestic violence.
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For more information about this fantastic program check out this link: https://caringdads.org/about-caring-dads-1
Dates:
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April 10- July 31 2024 (Wed)
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Oct 2-Feb 12 2025 (Wed)
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE
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BRAVE NEW YOU (WOMEN'S ANGER MANGEMENT)
Women learn about creating and keeping their boundaries, healthy communication, managing challenging conversations, expressing feelings and identifying your needs.
Dates: ​​
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May 4- June 1* no class May 18
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Oct 5- Nov 2* no class Nov 12
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Feb 1 - Mar 1 2025 *no class Feb 15
Time: 9am - 2pm
Cost: $90
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
I AM AWESOME- SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS
UNITED WAYS SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM
I AM AWESOME CAMPS
This program is sponsored by United Way and developed by The Family Education & Support Centre. This is an extension of the program that is usually run within the schools of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The first theme being culture sharing and experience. Providing participants with the opportunity to develop natural curiosity and desire to learn, these themes will feature a different cultures and provide the opportunity for structured group activities that promote active participation and exploring. The participants taste traditional foods of each culture, and engage in an experiential activity that provides opportunity for them to explore, and discover more about each culture. We will do a different country or culture each week where the kids will get a snack, activity and short video on that country/ culture.
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Dates: Sessions start in Jan, April & Oct
Price: FREE
This course is designed to help young individuals with communication styles, triggers, “I” statements, looking at their special inner qualities, how to deal with stress and how to be a friend.
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6-8yrs March 18th-21st
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9-10yrs March 25th-28th
Time: 8am - 12pm
Cost: $86
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ANGER MONSTERS 8-12 years
Children's Program - 8-12 year old's learn what anger is, their triggers and tools for learning to control their anger.
Parent’s program – Features skills from Neufeld Institute, anger cycles, goals of behavior, how to support their child’s efforts to tame their anger monster, and calming techniques. Please note, registration must be done for 1 child and 1 parent/guardian in each of the child and parent course for this program.
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May 25- June 15
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Oct 19- Nov 9
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Feb 22- Mar 15 2025
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
Cost: $90 (price based on one adult and one child participant)
PARENTING & PERSONAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS
2 hour workshops In Person and Zoom options available
Registration Form
Program Poster
CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR PARENTS
Learn how to use “I” statements, Conflict management parenting style, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting. Please note this workshop will take place online through Zoom. Registration will be through SD42.
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Dates: ​​
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Feb 13/2024
Time: 16-8pm
Cost: $15
HOME ALONE
This two-hour zoom course is an opportunity for parents/caregivers who want to prepare their 9-year-old child for staying at home alone when they turn 10 years old. Topics covered include: dealing with emergencies, answering the door, snacks/cooking and gauging your child’s readiness to be home alone. Our evening workshops are open to all families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Registration will take place through the SD42 portal.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Are you looking for a place to belong? Support Groups bring community members together to talk through daily living and learn from one another with a trained facilitator. Registration is required for ALL support groups. All Support groups are FREE.
CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE NEEDS GROUP
No diagnosis needed to attend this group and we welcome all parents/caregivers.
Programming for children 0-6 is available during group sessions. Pre registration is required. Happy to chat by phone, email, text or in person for more information.
Snacks provided
Dates: Wednesdays 9am-11am Sept. - June
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MULTICULTURAL WOMEN'S GROUP
For newcomer women.
For more information, please contact Carolina at c.echeverri@familyed.ca
CARE AND SHARE
Support group for family members and friends of people living with a mental illness
3rd Tues of each month 7-8:45pm. Contact Nancy Friesen at 604-720-3935 or nfriesen@bcss.org
(B)E-TOGETHER WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP
In this women's support group we will find fun ways to stay together but apart. Join us to do some yoga, Zumba, cooking or crafts or simply have a cup of coffee ONLINE & TOGETHER!
Contact Carolina at c.echeverri@familyed.ca
CRAFT & CHAT
Free arts and crafts every Monday in April, May and June. Meet other local parents, share experiences, inspire, and encourage each other. No experience necessary. Free childminding available ages 0-6.
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Time: 9am -10:30am
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To register, please contact Kim at k.rhodes@familyed.ca
Under the Tree
A place to be, for the whole family!
Under the Tree Childcare Centre provides your child with the opportunity for developing social and emotional skills, problem solving and learning to work together! Our experienced teachers facilitate through the promotion of meaningful investigation, giving your child the best chance to build skills in language, reading, math and science. We are licensed approved! Please visit our website or feel free to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you! Located at 9975 272nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1M4.
CONTACT THE FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT CENTRE
Location
22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V1, Canada
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Office Hours
Mon - Wed from 9am - 5pm
Thurs from 9am - 4pm
Closed 12 - 1pm everyday
Closed all statutory holidays