Family Support
Abbotsford Hospice Society
We support children of all ages who are anticipating or grieving the death of someone special. Our staff and volunteers are trained to support children as they explore complex emotions through expressive play and art based activities that help normalize the grief process.
Find Out MoreAbby Dads
Archway Community Services
Programs, activities and support for Abbotsford Dads.
Find Out MoreCaregiver (Foster Parent) Support Program
Archway Community Services
The CSP was developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Children and Family Development to provide ongoing support to foster families and children in order to maintain foster placements. CSP provides services to assist caregivers in managing a wide range of behaviors and issues related to trauma, diagnoses, attachment and transitions.
Find Out MoreChild Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)
Archway Community Services
BC Child Care Resource & Referral Programs offer quality child care referrals, resources and support to all child care providers and parents.
Find Out MoreChild Protection & Family Support Team
Ministry of Children and Family Development
In addition to responding to reports from the community regarding children who may be in need of protection, the team also assesses requests for supports to families who are struggling with parenting their children. Families experiencing extreme stress that is negatively impacting the family and who are in need of help may call for support.
Find Out MoreEast Fraser Adoption Team
Ministry of Child & Family Development
Adoption Services to adult residents of BC wanting to add to their families through adoption of children in BC foster care system.
Find Out MoreFamily Education Program
Archway Community Services
The Family Education Program provides a variety of groups to families with children under the age of twelve. Priority goes to MCFD and Xyolhemeylh referrals, but self-referrals are welcome.
Find Out MoreNew Beginnings Young Parent Program
Abbotsford School District & Archway Community Services
Offering grade 12 education, childcare and support services to young families in Abbotsford.
Find Out MoreParent In Residence (PIR)
FamilySmart™
FamilySmart™ Parents In Residence (PiR) and Youth In Residence (YiR) provide peer support, mentoring, system navigation and access to information, resources, networks and education.
Find Out MoreSexual Abuse Intervention Program
Archway Community Services
We offer counselling services to children and youth (ages 3 to 18) impacted by sexual abuse and group services to their non-offending caregivers.
Find Out MoreOnline Resources
- Confident Parents: Thriving Kids
A family-focused phone based coaching service for parents of children ages 3 to 12 which works with parents to reduce mild to moderate behavioural problems and promote healthy child development. - Kids Sport Canada - Abbotsford Provides grants for children and youth under 18 to participate in a sport season of their choice.