South Island Child aims to connect parents, caregivers and service providers on Southern Vancouver Island with tools and resources to help children get the best possible start in life.
This website was originally created as the online home of the Victoria, Peninsula, and Sooke & Westshore Early Years Centres. Until 2019, B.C. Early Years Centres provided a convenient one-stop access to information, programs, services and referrals for families with young children.
Today, South Island Child is managed by the Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses Capital Region, a collaborative made up of neighbourhood based not-for-profit organizations that offer a continuum of supports and services to children and youth, individuals, families and seniors across the capital region of British Columbia.
Visit South Island Child to access a wealth of community programs, services and referrals.
Perinatal Outreach Program:
Haven’s Perinatal Outreach Program (POP) is a support service aimed at helping women, and their families, prepare for the birth of their child, and their first year of life. Each client in the program is supported by our Client Services Director who provides support and education to help them through their pregnancy journey. Expectant Moms can self-refer. Appointments are available Tuesday-Thursday from 10:00AM – 4:00 PM.
Contact Emily to inquire: 250-380-6883
Thrivings Mom’s Group
Haven’s Thrivings Mom’s Group is guided by the values of Love, Connection and Growth. We aim to equip and inspire young women to strive for excellence, reach for the stars, and become the best woman and mother she can be. The purpose of the Thriving Moms group is to come alongside women in their first year of parenting and help mothers move from surviving to thriving. We do this by offering a safe, non-judgemental space to connect with other mothers, gain support and learn more about goal setting, life skills and self-care. The group runs September to June, on Thursday mornings.
Contact Emily to inquire: 250-380-6883
“Connected” Group
Haven’s Connected Group is aimed at establishing healthy relationships that are based on strong connections and respectful boundaries – which build resilience for life’s challenges.
Contact Emily to inquire: 250-380-6883
#112 – 826 North Park Street V8W 3B4
250-380-6883
info@havenpsc.ca
Visit Haven’s Parenting Resource Page for more information.
The LIFE program stands for Leisure Involvement for Everyone. The program provides a combination of credit and free drop in visits to eligible low-income individuals and families to use towards recreational programs and services.
Highlights of the LIFE program include:
The City of Victoria remains a partner in the Greater Victoria Regional LIFE program. Individuals and families living in other municipalities in the region can continue to access City of Victoria recreation facilities using their “52 free visits” sticker. City of Victoria LIFE pass holders may return in January of each calendar year to receive the annual Regional LIFE sticker to visit other recreation centres in the region.
Visit the LIFE Program for more information.