Family Resource Programs
Five Core Areas of Service
Just as every community has its own unique character, FRP-BC’s province-wide membership is also diverse, ranging from small community-based parent groups to large multi-service agencies. The common thread that unites our members is a commitment to the Five Core Areas of Service - the heart of the Family Resource Program model.
- Family Support
- Play Based Learning
- Early Learning and Literacy
- Parent Education and Learning
- Information and Referral
1. Family Support |
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Parent / child interactive drop-in
Supportive counselling
Prenatal programs
Child care services
Respite child minding
Clothing exchanges
Community kitchens; nutrition education
Well-baby clinics and health screening
Community dinners and field trips
Special needs
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| 2. Play-based Learning |
“Play expands intelligence, stimulates the imagination, encourages creative problem solving, helps develop confidence and self esteem. Play is a significant factor in brain and muscle development.”
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Creative play / age appropriate toys
Toy libraries
Child development activities
Early childhood intervention
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| 3. Early Learning and Literacy |
“Parent-child interactions affect many different areas of development, including self-esteem, academic achievement, cognitive development and behaviour.” |
Language development
Early literacy programs
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| 4. Parent Education and Learning |
“Parental knowledge plays a key role. Parents who are aware of developmental norms and milestones and understand the processes of child development adapt to or anticipate developmental changes in children.” |
Workshops and courses
Parent support groups
Young parent programs
ESL for parents / caregivers
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| 5. Information and Referrals |
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Home visiting
Counselling services
Family preservation
Employment and housing
Disability related child and family services
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