Family Programs

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Workshop

This program is for parents with children ages 5 and under.  The main focus is to help parents recognize, understand, and deal with their own parenting concerns such as safety, health, mental development, and behaviour problems of children.  Please call Pat Chow at 604-713-1850 for start date of the next workshop.

Women's Support Group (Cantonese Group) 

Through various social and recreational activities, this group helps to increase members' parenting skills and problem solving abilities.
66602.401 Alternate Wed.       Free
12:30-2:00pm                     Sep - Dec

Women's Support Group (Mandarin Group)

The main focus of this program is to provide parenting support to mandarin speaking new immigrants.
Please call Pat Chow at 604-713-1850 for start date.

Vietnamese Family Counselling Services

Dzung Nguyen, our Vietnamese Family Counsellor, will be able to provide counselling and support to Vietnamese individuals and families residing in Strathcona and its neighbourhood.

Strathcona Community Centre (Tues)
Tel: 604-713-1850

MOSAIC (Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri)
Tel: 604-254-9626

CAP-C Vietnamese Program

The CAP-C Vietnamese program is designed for families with children ages 6 and under.  The program takes place every Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm at Strathcona Community Centre.  Please contact Tham Nguyen at 604 713-1843.

CAP-C Community Action Program for Children

Cap-C
The CAP-C Program is designed for low-income families with children age 6 and under.  The following are the main goals of the CAP-C Program:
1.  To increase parenting skills and parenting support
2.  To increase recognition and support by the community of families and their children’s needs, interests, and rights
3.  To improve health and social                                                                                                                                          development of children 0 to 6 yrs     

Financial contribution from CAP-C Public Health Agency of Canada in agreement with the Province of BC.

Cap-C Yoga
An activity for the mind, soul and body.  This program also encourages parents to exercise for their self-care and wellbeing. 
15801.101  Mon.    9:30-10:30am
Jan 31 – Mar 27                               Free

Cap-C First Steps to Learning
For children aged from 3 to 4.  It aims at developing their concentration, listening and observation skills.
65401.101  Mon.      12:30-2:45pm
Jan 9 – Mar 26                      Free

Cap-C Children's Math Class
The 4 – 6 year old children will begin to learn basic mathematical skills.
25404.401 Mon.           3:15-4:15pm
Jan 9 – Mar 26                      Free

Cap-C Children’s Mandarin
This class will teach children who are 6 linguistic skills and Pinyin.
25001.101 Tue.            3:15-4:15pm
Jan 3 – Mar 27                           Free

Cap-C Parent-child Relationship Enhancement group
This pilot project allows parents  and young children (age 1-3) learn to connect onr another through play-based activities
25406.103 Thu.        10:00- 11:15am
Jan – Mar                         Free

Cap-C Family Outreach
Parents are encouraged to participate together with their young children in the fun time with stories, songs, craft and movement games provided.
25406.102 Thu.            3:15-4:15pm
Jan – Mar                         Free

Cap-C Children’s Enrichment Class
A program which features comprehensive educational material designed to enhance children’s (aged 3 – 4) learning progress.
25407.102  Fri.        12:30-2:45pm
Jan 6 – Mar 30                   Free

Cap-C Chinese Calligraphy
A traditional Chinese calligraphy class designed for children 4-5 years.  Proper posture and technique will be taught.
22302.101  Fri         3:15-4:15pm
Jan 6 – Mar 30                   Free