About Us

Mission

The mission of the BC Association of Family Resource Programs is to promote, strengthen and expand the BC family resource movement. The family resource movement seeks to strengthen and empower families, neighbourhoods and communities so that they can foster optimal development of children within the context of the family.

Family Resource Programs Six Principles

• Family Resource Programs promote consistent positive parenting practices and healthy, secure parent/child relationships.
• Family Resource Programs are grounded in strength-based practices.
• Family Resource Programs promote developmentally appropriate play based learning.
• Family Resource Programs are open to all families and welcome diversity.
• Family Resource Programs strengthen the ability of families to raise healthy children by working in partnership with families and communities.
• Family Resource Programs are committed to reflective best practices.