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Parent Support Services Society of BC
Parenting is the most important and
challenging job that most adults undertake. Anyone in a parenting role can
feel frustrated by the demands of raising children, even in the best of
circumstances. Isolation, difficult relationships, financial stress, or
lack information on child development and child-rearing techniques can
be very difficult obstacles to face.
Parent Support Services Society of BC
understands that:
parents want to keep their children safe from harm.
behaviour change is a long-term process.
the difference between discipline and punishment is not clear to
everyone
laws and government alone do not protect children - we all must play
a part.
We
believe that informed, effective parenting builds strong communities by
giving children and youth the safety, skills and environment needed to
create positive lives for themselves and those around them.
Parent
Support Services Society of BC is a non-profit, volunteer-based society
and registered charity founded in 1974. Its mandate is to prevent
child abuse and to promote healthy relationships by supporting
parenting, families and communities. Parent Support Services
Society of BC is based in Burnaby, with regional offices in Victoria ,
the Nanoose Bay and Prince George.
Parent Support Services programs
include:
Parent Support Circles:
This province-wide network of self-help groups provides parents with a
safe environment in which to talk about their stress, receive support
and nurturing and learn parenting skills.
Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren Support Circles: These circles
meet the needs of grandparents who need support when raising their
grandchildren.
Aboriginal Support Circles: In partnership with
Aboriginal organizations Parent Support Services Society of BC is
available to assist in the developemnt of safe, community-based circles
for Aboriginal parents and caregivers.
Support
Circles in several languages.
Parenting Information, Referral and Education.
Group
facilitation traning.
Systmic
advocacy. A research project to develop best advocacy
pinciples and practices.
Research
and resource development.
Parent
Education Initiatives: Parent Support Services Society
of BC provides coordination, support and consultation for workshops,
seminars, and courses that provide parents and the community with the
knowledge, awareness and skills they need to become the healthiest
parents possible. Parents, grandparents and community members are
provided with a wider understanding of parenting issues and the
available services and resources.
As a volunteer-driven organization, Parent
Support Services Society of BC provides hundreds of volunteers annually
with:
opportunities for personal growth in their roles as parents, spouses,
friends and community members.
opportunities in for building skills in leadership, administrating,
organizing, fundraising, reseach , promotion and more.
references for employment opportunities.
Volunteer
opportunities include:
Parent Support Circle facilitators and child minders
local Steering Committee members
provincial Board of Directors
office and event managment volunteers
practicum student volunteers
Funding
for Parent Support Services:
comes from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, United Way
Agencies, public gaming, memberships, foundation grants, and private
donations.
covers administrative costs, Parent and Grandparent Support Circle
expenses, transportation and child-care assistance, implementation of
special projects, program development and professional training for
volunteers.
Membership in Parent Support Services Society
costs $35 for individuals, $100 for
agencies, and $5-35 for active volunteers.
includes a newsletter subscription and voting privileges at Parent
Support Services Society of BC's Annual General Meeting
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