Coquitlam Public Library

Description of Services:

Story Times for children birth to age 6 book programs, Reading Buddies, Red Cedar groups, library or in- school visits, summer programs. The Reading Buddies program is for children in Grades 1-4 {with teen buddies). Red Cedar is for Grades 4/5, and the Reading Link program is also for Grades 4/5 (done through the schools, starting every September). There usually are Spring Break programs for Grade4/5, and Summer Reading is for school-aged children. The Coquitam Public Library also has a French conversation circle for immersion students with teen buddies.

Immigrant Services Society

Description of Services:

ELSA provides English language training for adult newcomers in speaking, listening, reading and writing based on the nationally recognized Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). Students learn English through immediately relevant settlement language topics such as housing, banking, transportation and community resources, and make important connections to the community through field trips and guest speakers in the classroom.

Parent Support Services Society of BC

Description of Services:

We also have Circles in other languages i.e., Filipino, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Farsi. Farsi Circle is located in Port Moody.

Social Development Centre Child and Youth Mental Health

Description of Services:

The Social Development Centre (SDC) provides services to families. The aim of the program is to help children with behaviour challenges. Families with children 5 ¡V 11 years of age are eligible. The program empowers families and works closely with schools and community partners. It helps children learn to manage their emotions and engage positively with others. The SDC services are short-term (3-6 months) and intensive. Services in Mandarin available.

Terry Fox Library

(a member of Fraser Valley Regional Library)

Description of Services:

Free materials to borrow (all ages) - books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, downloads; Story-time (babies, toddlers, preschoolers); Author visits (school-aged); Special events; Reading Link - "battle of the books" trivia program with Gr. 4 & 5 students; Summer Reading Club-toddlers, school-aged, and teens; Spelling Bee - Gr. 4 & 5 students; Read-a-ma-tazz - Reading Circle outreach program presented in various community locations (preschool, school-aged, & parenting groups); Author visits (school-aged) ~ALL PROGRAMS FREE~

Tri-City Women’s Resource Society

Description of Services:

Spanish-Speaking Women Support Group

Starts Thursday April 29th, 2010 (Ongoing) 10:00 am to 12 noon at 2420 Mary Hill, Port Coquitlam

• Meet other Spanish-speaking women
• Share your stories and strengths
• Learn about resources in your community

For more information or to register call Sandra (see below)

YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral

Description of Services:

Services to parents: Provide child care information & referrals based on a parent's specific needs; provider referrals to community resources; provide Child Care Subsidy information & assistance; provide access to parent education opportunities.

Services to child care providers: provide child care referrals; provide access to workshops and training opportunities; provide guidance and consultation on all child care related issues; provide access to toy/resource lending.

Community Schools Pitt River and Central
(School District 43)

Description of Services:

English Conversation Group Mondays at Central Community School

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) School District 43

Description of Services:

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program is a government-funded and school-based settlement service for newcomer families to meet their immediate and ongoing settlement needs. Families who have children in the school district are connected to schools, community and government organizations and their resources.

Friends of Simon Tutoring Project

Description of Services:

FOS's mandate is to contribute to the school success of motivated newcomers to Canada. In addition to its focus on literacy and breaking down barriers, the goals of FOS are to provide role models of success and to bring the University to the community.