Families
Neighbourhood houses offer welcoming, inclusive spaces where families can learn, play, and connect. Our family programs provide free to low-cost activities that support healthy childhood development while creating opportunities for parents and caregivers to build community and feel supported.
From play-based learning for young children to workshops for new and expecting parents, our programs are designed to meet families where they are. Many programs are offered in multiple languages and include culturally responsive spaces, including dedicated gathering spaces for Indigenous families.
Program Registration
Programs and registration vary by location.
Connect with your local neighbourhood house to explore what’s available.
Voices from Families
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Group | Neighbourhood Houses | Newcomers | Participant | South Vancouver Neighbourhood House | Summer Story Series
Rap’s Story of Thriving with Support
When Rap arrived in Canada as a temporary foreign worker, she faced isolation, job loss, and uncertainty—but South Vancouver Neighbourhood House’s family and newcomer programs helped her rebuild her life.
Today, she and her family are thriving and giving back, showing the power of supportive programs for newcomers.
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Group | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House | Neighbourhood Houses | Newcomers | Participant | Staff | Summer Story Series
Ghfran’s Story on Gaining Support That Helped her Family Flourish
When Ghfran Alkour and her family arrived in Canada from Syria, they faced a new country, language barriers, and the challenge of settling six children in an unfamiliar place. Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House’s family and newcomer programs provided the support they needed—from orientation, translation, and childcare to connecting the family with a welcoming community. These programs helped Ghfran’s children thrive in school and her family find belonging, stability, and hope for the future.
