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.

Abbotsford Restorative Justice & Advocacy Association

Abbotsford Restorative Justice provides a voluntary process whereby victims & affected parties can have a meaningful voice into what needs to happen to repair the harms, when crime or wrong-doing has occurred. We work with referrals from the Abbotsford Police Department, Abbotsford School District as well as various other community referrals.

Abby Dads

Archway Community Services

Programs, activities and support for Abbotsford Dads.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley

Serving as role models, our volunteer mentors act as an extra social support, helping increase a child's self- esteem. Mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and for having respect for family, peers and community. We pair children and youth with a 1-on-1 mentor and run group mentoring programs built around positive self-image, healthy living, and an active lifestyle.

Caregiver (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.

Child 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.

East 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.

Family 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.

Family Services

Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services

We offer individualized services for families with teens 12-18 years old and a short-term service with Ministry of Child & Family Development referral for families with younger children. If you're a parent that is worried about your teenager, call our intake line for support and connection to services.

Matthew's House

Communitas Supportive Care Society

Matthew's House provides individualized, quality care in a homelike environment for children with complex care needs.

Parent 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.

Sexual 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.

STAR Club

Archway Community Services

STAR Club is a dynamic program providing social, recreational and skill training opportunities for children and teens of diverse abilities within group settings.

Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others (TCO²)

Children of the Street Society

Educational workshop focused on preventing child and youth sexual exploitation and human trafficking.