Child Youth And Family Services

Whether you are thinking about adoption, in the process of adopting, or have adopted, AFABC is here to support you through every step on your lifelong journey.more info

FAFP represents the needs of caregivers of aboriginal children and youth throughout BC. FAFP is committed to meeting the unique needs of caregivers of aboriginal children and the needs of communities for training, recruiting, and support of aboriginal foster families.more info

"Providing help for families where health care ends."

This program is administered by Variety – The Children’s Charity of British Columbia –
providing subsidized accommodation for families whose child, including premature babies and newborns with other health concerns, are receiving care at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. No cost to families.more info

Inclusion Powell River's Child and Family Services offer multiple programs that aim to support children and families within our community. Our services are available free of charge to families of children from birth to 19 years that may be demonstrating a developmental delay, or are at risk of a delay.
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Child Find British Columbia (Child Find BC) is a not for profit charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Our goal is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to the public of BC . CFBC is a registered charity which was incorporated in 1984. The organization works cooperatively with other provincial Child Find offices and like agencies involved in the area of child protection and is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. Our fundraising is a year round effort and tax receipts are issued for donations over $10.00 more info

Clients are welcome to text me or email me at lheavenor@pacific-care.bc.ca. I have a pop up office at Family Place in the mall every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-4pm where families are welcome to stop in. more info

Community Adult Literacy & Learning is a one-on-one tutoring program for adults in Powell River. We match learners and volunteer tutors so that they can upgrade their skills in basic reading, writing, spelling, math or basic computer. All our services are free and confidential.more info

Contact Us

British Columbia Lions Society
for Children with Disabilities
& Easter Seals BC & Yukon

Vancouver Office:
3981 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 4H5
Tel: 604-873-1865 Fax: 604-873-0166
Toll Free: 1-800-818-4483
Email: info@lionsbc.ca



Victoria Office:
2095 Granite Street
Victoria, BC V8S 3G5
Tel: 250-370-0518 Fax: 250-370-5098
Toll Free: 1-888-868-2822
Email: info@forthekidsbc.org


BC Easter Seals Summer Camp Inquiries
Tel: 604-873-1865 Fax: 604-873-0166
Toll Free: 1-800-818-4483
Email: camp@lionsbc.ca


Camp Rental Inquiries

Camp Squamish 1-604-898-3122
Email: campsq@shaw.ca

Camp Shawnigan 1-250-743-3013
Email: campshawnigan@shawbiz.ca

Camp Winfield 1-250-766-2186
Email: campwinfield@shawbiz.ca


Easter Seals House Vancouver
3981 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 4H5
Tel: 604-736-3475 Fax: 604-736-3495
Reservations only: 1-800-818-3666
Email: eshousevcr@lionsbc.ca
(Note: we do not take reservations online)
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Includes a list of agencies, websites and a wealth of information that can assist in bringing up children.more info

Powell River Family Place welcomes all families with young children. It is a child-friendly, comfortable and safe place where families with young children can: meet and make new friends, gain a sense of community, and find on-going support and assistance to raise happy, healthy children.more info