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What is New West Family Place? We are here so that families in New West can be empowered to THRIVE!

New West Family Place is a family resource program for families with children 0-5yrs where you'll find:

-Parenting programs to increase education & connection;
-Child activity programs that promote early learning & healthy development;
-Referrals & supports

We offer drop in programs, workshops and parenting groups for all families to find support, strengthen their relationships with their

children and their family members, enhance how they feel about their parenting, and build community connection and belonging.

Our team of child development and family support experts provide services and supports in multiple languages and work with families to ensure they connected to the services and supports they need when they need them.

Find a list of our current programs and services available on our website at www.newwestfamilies.ca

09/01/2026

Curious about what free, open supports are out there for parents and caregivers of kids on the spectrum?

Thrive Parents is a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with other families, share resources and talk honestly about what’s helping, especially as we head back to school.

This month, we’re focusing on Back to School: routines, transitions, school communication, worries, wins and all the in-between.

No diagnosis required. Just come as you are.

Friday, September 11, 6:30–8:30 pm
New West Family Place, 112-960 Quayside Dr.
🔗 Register: (link in bio) NWFPThriveParentsSept2026.eventbrite.ca

ParentSupport Autism Family Friends AutismBC Autism Canada

08/28/2026

September is here at Family Place. 🍂

Our September calendar is full of ways to connect, learn and spend time together: from regular drop-in play and Baby Talk to parenting programs, workshops, special guests and community events around New West.
https://www.newwestfamilies.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NWFP-September-2026-Calendar.pdf

A few highlights this month include Thrive Parents, Nobody’s Perfect, Middle Matters: Big Transitions, a Sustainable Transportation Workshop with B.E.S.T., special guests at Baby Talk and Family Playtime, and Eat, Play, Love.

Take a look at the calendar, save it for later, and visit newwestfamilies.ca for registration links and full program details.

And as always, please share with another family who might find something here for them.

Cameray Child and Family Services Kinsight New Westminster Public Library

08/27/2026

Sometimes the sweetest reminders of what Family Place means happen in small, unexpected moments. 💛

One of our little friends has been coming to Family Playtime with her nanny for the past eight months. As she gets ready to return home to Europe, she made a special trip in today with flowers and a card for our team to say thank you.

It meant so much to our whole team!

Our daily drop-ins may look like play, snacks, songs and conversation, but underneath all of that, relationships are growing. Families come back week after week, children become comfortable in the space, and trust builds between caregivers, children and our team.

We get to know people and over time, Family Place becomes a place where people feel welcomed, cared for and connected.

We’re so grateful for the families and caregivers who let us be part of their lives, and for the reminder that these relationships mean just as much to our team, too.

08/20/2026

Next week is one of our favourite Family Place traditions: our Annual Summer Picnic!

On Wednesday, August 26, we’re taking Family Place to Tipperary Park for a big shared picnic lunch, outdoor drop-in fun, time to visit and play together, and a very special send-off for the children in our community who are heading to Kindergarten this fall. 💛

Note that this picnic is for ALL Family Place families! You don’t need to have a child starting Kindergarten to come. We’d love to fill the park with familiar faces: babies, toddlers, preschoolers, siblings, parents/caregivers and celebrate the end of summer together. For our Kindergarten families, we’ll also gather for a special little ceremony to cheer your children on as they take this very big next step. Having the wider Family Place community there to celebrate them makes it even more meaningful.
City of New Westminster

Family Place Annual Summer Picnic + Kick off to Kindergarten
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 11:00 am–1:00 pm
📍 Tipperary Park
🥪 Lunch + outdoor activities + Kindergarten celebration

Registration is required for us to feed everyone, so please save yourself a spot:
https://NWFPKickoffToKindy2026.eventbrite.ca

Come for the picnic, stay for the celebration. We’d love to see you there. 💛

08/19/2026

🎉 100 years of community: come celebrate with us!

This Saturday, August 22, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2 is celebrating its 100th birthday with a big, family-friendly outdoor celebration in New Westminster!

New Westminster Family Place will be there alongside Kinsight, hosting activities, arts, crafts and fun for children and families in the Children’s Area. Come by, say hello and spend some time creating and playing with us. 💛

The day will also include live music and pipe bands, a Memory Lane exhibit, BBQ, cupcakes, community displays and more. Come help celebrate a century of the Legion in our community... we’d love to see some familiar Family Place faces there!

📅 Saturday, August 22
🕛 Celebration: 12:00–11:00 p.m.
🎨 Children’s Area activities begin at 1:00 p.m.
📍 631 Sixth Street, New Westminster

08/18/2026

At New West Family Place, our monthly Eat, Play, Love lunch is about more than sharing a meal.

Once a month, families stay a little longer after drop-in to gather around the table, share food and spend time together.
For children, shared meals create space to watch, explore, choose and participate at their own pace. They see other people enjoying different foods, practise everyday social routines, and experience mealtimes as something connected to belonging and community. For caregivers, it’s a chance to slow down, connect and share space with other families without pressure or expectation.

And because everyone is invited to bring something to the table, our lunch often reflects the foods, cultures, traditions and favourites of the families who make Family Place what it is. Food brings us together and belonging keeps us connected.

That’s the ❤️ in Eat, Play, Love. Join us next month!

08/17/2026

Our Transition to Kindergarten workshops are underway and it’s been wonderful to see families coming together to ask questions, share experiences and feel more prepared for the big transition ahead.

This series grew out of something we heard directly from families: you wanted more support in knowing what to expect when your child starts Kindergarten. And there’s still time to join us! 🙌

Wednesday, August 19 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. "Parent Rights, Responsibilities & School Routines"

We’ll be joined by DPAC representative Laura for a practical conversation about navigating the school system, understanding your role as a parent or caregiver, and getting familiar with some of the routines and expectations that come with starting school.

Thursday, August 20 | 7:00-9:00 "Building Your Village"

Missed the first two workshops? That’s okay! Each session stands on its own, and new families are very welcome.

✨ FREE
✨ Childminding available
✨ Practical information and tools you can take with you into September

Register: bit.ly/4bk47l5

08/10/2026

Borrow, Play, Learn, Repeat! 🧸

Over the past year, families made 685 checkouts from the Family Place Toy Lending Library, and there are now 99 age-appropriate toys available to borrow, including eight new additions!

Borrowing toys is a simple way to:
🌱 Reduce waste by sharing toys and keeping them in use longer
🧠 Support learning and development through new kinds of play
💰 Save money while discovering which toys truly interest your child
🏠 Enjoy more variety at home without adding permanent clutter

The Toy Lending Library is available through the New Westminster Public Library. All you need is a library card.
Search the NWPL online catalogue for “Family Place” to explore the collection, then borrow a toy to enjoy at home—for free.

What kind of toy would your child be excited to borrow next?
New Westminster Public Library

08/05/2026

Starting kindergarten is a big step for children and for the grownups supporting them!

Our free Transition to Kindergarten Workshop Series is designed to help parents and caregivers feel more informed, connected and confident as their family prepares for this new chapter. Across four welcoming evening workshops, we will explore:

August 10 | Understanding Your Child’s Changing Emotional Needs
Support your child through separation, changing behaviour, new emotions and growing independence.

August 12 | A New Chapter: Preparing the Whole Family
Explore the hopes, worries and changes that can come with starting school—and practical ways to support your whole family.

August 19 | Rights and Responsibilities as Parents
Learn what to expect from kindergarten, how school communication works and how to build a positive partnership with your child’s school.

August 20 | Building Your Village
Strengthen connections with educators, other families and community supports that can help throughout the school year.

All workshops take place from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at Family Place Quayside, 112–960 Quayside Drive, New Westminster.
The series is free, with childminding and refreshments provided. Register for one workshop or join us for all four.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4bk47l5

08/04/2026

☁️ Share a Little Win ☁️

Not every success has to be big to be worth celebrating.

You may notice two new cloud-shaped boards on the training room doors, created by one of our wonderful summer students. These boards are a place for families to share the small moments that are working for them. Take a sticky note and jot down a little win from today or this week:

✨ “I made a meal my kiddo actually ate.”
✨ “We got out the door on time.”
✨ “I had 10 minutes of peace today.”
✨ “I asked for help when I needed it.”

At Family Place, celebrating with families is one of our core values. Sharing these everyday successes helps us notice what is going well, learn from one another, and remember that we are not navigating family life alone. It is also part of our HOPE learning, recognizing the strengths, possibilities and positive moments already present in our lives.

Add your little win the next time you visit, and take a moment to read what other families are celebrating too. Together, we can fill the clouds with hope. ☁️

Address

112-960 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, BC
V3L

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9

30-11:30 for programs at New Westminster Family Place Quayside. Please see our Google hours for more information.

Telephone

+1 604-520-3666

Website

https://www.newwestfamilies.ca

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