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By Richard B Johnson. Choosing career or family. Parents, caregivers, human rights and the law. Things are changing in very positive ways and addressing the historical parenting quagmire: whether to choose career or family. Making employees choose between employment or…
What? Nature Camp for Grandparent (and other kinship) led families. Activities for kids. When? July 30th – August 1st, 2019 (3days, 2 nights) Where? On beautiful Galiano Island. Accommodation at Bodega Ridge. Nature programming by Galiano Conservancy Association. Cost? PSS…
Bringing you the news on what is happening for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRGs) and other kinship care providers across the island! Our Grand Connections Newsletter lets you know when and where GRG Support Circles are meeting, any special events, and…
Update Details regarding caregiver rate increases were released Thursday, February 28th. To see the table of who will be receiving rate increases click here. These rate increases for Ministry of Children and Family Development caregivers will come into effect April 1,…
Celebrating Family Day Unfortunately, for many, this will be hard. Many parents will not get the day off, including those who work more than one job to make ends meet. Parent Support Services Society of BC (PSS) works with diverse…
Do you live in West Shore including: Metchosin, Colwood, Highlands, View Royal and Langford? Even Sooke? We have a Parenting Circle near you! For more information & to register, call 250-384-8042 Or visit us online at www.parentsupportbc.ca Download our poster!…
The Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteers to deliver a quality child minding/play group program for children 0 to 5 years (& some older children under 12), whose families are accessing our Support Circle Program. The…
We are excited to announce that we are opening a Circle for those in a fathering role (fathers as well as grandfathers, uncles and others who are raising children). This inclusive Circle will be meeting in Burnaby. Figuring out how…
Our latest newsletter is out – Fall Winter 2018 Final Check out all the latest news. It includes a message from the new Representative for Children and Youth, Jennifer Charlesworth, news on new Childcare Benefits, coverage the awarding of the 2018…
October 1, 2018 For Immediate Release Burnaby, BC, October 1 2018 – Parent Support Services Society of BC is proud to announce that Adrienne Montani, is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Bill McFarland Award for the Excellence in the…
Volunteer Facilitators Needed! Learn to be an effective group leader 20 hrs Initial Training October 26, 27 & 28, 2018 Nanaimo BC Full attendance required Are you someone who has: Good listening & interpersonal skills An interest in…
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Support Circles are free, weekly gatherings are for anyone who is raising a family member’s child to safely share their challenges, receive support and understanding for their roles as caregivers. Please be aware that the Support…