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Upcoming Deadlines: Capital Grants, Child Care Grants, Hastings Legacy Fund Grants, and Community Services Grants
New application deadlines have been announced, and new information is available for the Capital Grants, Child Care Grants, Hastings Legacy Fund Grants, and Community Services Grants programs. More info ›››


Children, Youth and Families in Vancouver – New Reports
The Social Policy Division has recently released a Background Paper and Factsheet on children, youth and families in Vancouver. Both are free for you to download. More info ›››


Hastings Park Child Care Centre
The beautiful, new 7,000 square foot facility at Hastings Park opened on April 1, 2011. It has 44 licensed child care spaces for infants up to 5 years old. More info ›››


Seniors in Vancouver - New Reports
The Social Policy Division has recently released a Background Paper and Factsheet on the city's seniors population. Both are free for you to download. More info ›››


Dialogues Between First Nations, Urban Aboriginal and Immigrant Communities in Vancouver
The Dialogues Project is convened by the City of Vancouver with diverse community partners. Its goal is to promote increased understanding and stronger relations between Aboriginal and immigrant communities within the City. More info ›››


Childcare Waiting Lists
Get information about how to secure a spot on a childcare waiting list in Vancouver, and updates on the progress of the childcare centres at Olympic Village and Woodward's. More info ›››


Social Indicators Report
Non-profit organizations and community groups who are working on social issues can request a copy of the City's 2009 Social Indicators Report. The report presents an overview of key demographic trends and patterns for Vancouver.
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City of Vancouver - Social Policy - along with the Housing Centre, Office of Cultural Affairs and Downtown Eastside Planning Team - has moved to the Woodward's Heritage Building. Our new address is:

     Suite 501-111 West Hastings Street
     Vancouver, BC
     V6B 1H4

Social Policy

About Us
Find out where we came from and where we’re going.

Initiatives & Policy Work
Learn about the various initiatives that Social Policy staff are working on - including our involvement with vulnerable populations, neighbourhood-based community development, and our efforts to resolve pressing and emergent social issues.

Social Development News
Find out about the latest information, research and action on the social issues affecting Vancouver.

Grants
Search here for information on City grants available to non-profit childcare centres and community services organizations.

Publications
Here you will find Council Reports and other Social Policy publications related to the work we do.

Community Tools & Resources
A listing of useful resources, reports, weblinks and other items pertaining to social planning and community development.

Contact Us
Find out all the ways you can get in touch with us.

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