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Guildford Family Resource Program.

Who this program is for

Guildford Family Resource Program is a community neighborhood house that provides services for parents, caregivers and children 0 - 6 years from all cultures.

This program is part of OPTIONS' Family Places.

Program Objective

For parents and caregivers, our comfortable home environment allows for socializing, and a chance to share experiences, information and ideas.

For children, our play areas give opportunities to learn and share with peers in a safe and fun environment. We encourage free play and have structured play activities available throughout the day.

We offer drop-in to families and their children and hands-on parent/child activities.

We support families with young children with an intended outcome that improves the child's well being.

Bringing families together...

Program Description

TOY AND RESOURCE LIBRARY

We maintain an assortment of quality toys that stimulate imaginations and improve gross motor skills for children 0 - 6 years of age. We also provide current information on personal and common child rearing challenges.

Ask staff about the opportunity for a free Toy, Video and Resource Library membership

PLAY AREAS

Outside:
Our beautiful yard is peaceful and designed to stimulate children's play. There are various outside toys and play equipment to encourage activity. Some of the toys and equipment include: a sandbox, riding toys, a water table, and much more.

Inside:
Our indoor playrooms are bright and colourful, designed to stimulate infants and children. We have many toys, books and puzzles to encourage children to play together. Our structured play activities include storytime, sing alongs, crafts, puppet theatre and nature walks.

ACTIVITIES

• Monthly Parent Awareness Speakers on topics of child development, nutrition, behaviour, etc.
  
  
• Craft Days are every Monday and Wednesday for children.
  
  
• Story and Music times for children are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  
  
• Bi-weekly 'Meet the Nurse' information/ discussion sessions.
  
  
• Parent-Child Mother Goose Programs are offered weekly- Pre-registration required as there is a waitlist. For more information please click here.
  
  
• Information and referral to other community services is available.

LUNCH DAYS

Tuesdays and Thursdays are our 'Lunch for $1 per family member' days. On these days we provide a simple nutritious lunch to please both parents and children. We also have parent potlucks and multicultural celebrations. Guildford Family Resource Program values diversity in our community.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

• Tues., Wed. , Thurs. and Sat.: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  
  
• Mon and Fri: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  

CLOSED Holidays

DROP IN COST

We ask for a $1.00 donation per family per drop-in day to help with the program costs, however it is not mandatory.

USER RESPONSIBILITIES

Parent/Caregivers are responsible for their children while at Family Place.

We treat each other with respect. (No hitting, spanking, yelling, etc.)

If your child becomes ill, has a fever or communicable disease please come to Family Place another day when she/he is well.

Guildford Family Resource Program is YOUR PLACE: everyone is encouraged to help maintain a clean and safe environment for the benefit of all.

Program Location

10310 - 154th Street
Surrey, B.C.
V3R 5Y7

Phone: (604) 583-3844
Fax: (604) 583-3801

Program Funding

This program is funded by:

• The Ministry of Children and Family Development
  
  
• Public Health Agency of Canada - Community Action Program for Children [CAPC] (a member of the Surrey Children Matter Coalition)
  
  
• Newton Square Country Bingo (Boardwalk Bingo Gaming)
  
  
• Surrey/White Rock Make Children First Initiative (MCFD)
  
  
• MCFD Enhancement Dollars
  
  
• Individual donations.
  
  
• United Way - Success by Six

Referrals or Prerequisites

No pre-registration required... Just drop-in during drop-in hours.

Children must accompany parents/caregivers and must be 0 - 6 years of age.

Testimonials

FEEDBACK ON OUR PROGRAM

• It's a wonderful friendly place.
  
  
• Good way to meet other parents and my child can play with other children.
  
  
• A place to meet other mothers and to feel supported. Children develop social skills by being with other kids.
  
  
• For my son he could see more kids and play more and for me I could see my friends and make more friends.
  
  
• It's free so I can actually afford it.!
  
  
• I am a happier parent with a happier child. I have new friends and when I can't stand to be stuck in the house one more minute I have somewhere to go with people that feel the same way.
  
  
• I made new friends and its given me more down time something I wouldn't get at home, which means less stress.
  
  
• It's helped me get involved in my community.

Contact Information

Rose Slatinek
Program Manager
Phone: 604-502-8032
Email: rose.slatinek@options.bc.ca
Website: http://www.options.bc.ca

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