New Beginnings Young Parent Program Graduates Thank Community Partners

Family & Children, News

On Thursday, May 24th, New Beginnings Young Parent program participants gathered to thank the community partners who helped them graduate in the midst of parenting at the annual Thank You Tea. New Beginnings is a partnership between the Abbotsford School...

Helen Offers a Helping Hand for the Family Centre

Family & Children, Stories, Volunteers

Helen Meyers has been an invaluable asset to Abbotsford Community Services over her last 18 years as a volunteer. Originally, she lent her time to our Lunch with the Bunch program, but since 2001 she’s dedicated herself to the Family Centre. Twice a week Helen...

Do You Have Room in Your Heart and Your Home?

Events, Family & Children, News, Youth

Abbotsford is in desperate need of Caregivers who will open their hearts and homes to children and youth of all age.If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster caregiver and making a difference in the life of a child, please join us at an upcoming...

The Incredible Journey: Ryan’s Story

Family & Children, Stories

Just before Ryan’s 21st birthday, he became the father of a baby girl   “I was a very young dad,” recalls Ryan. “It’s kind of a lonely life when you’re that young. None of my friends had kids, so not a lot of people understood what it was like.” Feeling alone and...

Managing Anger

Family & Children, News

Parenting can be a difficult and stressful job at times. Getting angry with others and yourself? It happens. Here are some of the preventative steps to managing anger as taught in the Family Education’s Anger Awareness class. Developing assertive boundaries and...

Family Literacy Day – January 27th!

Events, Family & Children, News

This nationally celebrated day aims to increase awareness on the value of reading and engaging in literacy related activities as a family. Families are encouraged to take time each day to engage in literacy related activities – even just 15 minutes a day can...