Resources

Abbotsford School District #34
Phone: 604-859-4891 |Visit Website

The Abbotsford School District is committed to providing learners of all ages and abilities with a multitude of innovative programs and educational support. We are guided in what we do by our mission statement: “Preparing and inspiring our students for a lifetime of success through respect, opportunity and innovation”.

StrongStart

For any questions regarding the StrongStart program, please contact your school site or Donna Wright, District Principal of Early Learning at: donna.wright@abbyschools.ca

Phone: 778-880-8554 (Abbotsford Early Years) | Visit Website

StrongStart is a free, drop-in, parent participatory early learning program for preschool-aged children. A qualified early childhood educator leads activities, including stories, music and arts, to help children grow linguistically, emotionally and socially, and become comfortable in a school-like setting. There are 13 StrongStart Centres locations throughout the community.

Abby Community School Society (ACSS)
Phone: 604-853-2221 | Visit Website

Abby Community School Society as a non-profit organization is committed to providing and promoting programs that support life-long learning in the Abbotsford Community. As a community school, our goal is to enrich the lives of the people in our surrounding neighbourhoods by offering a wide range of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. We offer free and cost-effective classes and special events to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to participate in our programs.

Child Care Resource & Referral
Phone: 604-850-7934 | Visit Website

The Child Care Resource & Referral program acts to link families and child care providers within the community by offering quality child care referrals, resources and support to child care providers and parents. Your community's BEST source of child care information and resources.

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Phone: 604-852-2686 | Visit Website

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, in partnership with parents and community, provides services to children 0-18 years with developmental delays and/or disabilities. With offices in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack, we care for a child's growth and development both on-site and through outreach services which encompass support, consultation and direct therapy through Early Intervention Services for children birth to 5 years, School Age Services for children aged 6-18 years and through Specialized Services developed in response to our community need.

Ministry of Child & Family Development
Phone: 604-870-5880 | Visit Website

The Ministry of Children & Family Development offers a wide range of programs and services to children, youth, parents, families, people with special needs, and those fighting addictions.

Archway Community Services
Phone: 604-859-7681 | Visit Website

Archway Community Services provides a wide variety of programs and services including multi-cultural services, programs for young children, seniors and many more.

Family Centre (Archway Community Services)
Phone (604) 859-7681 local 266 | Visit Website

• Abby Dads | Visit Website
• Best for Babies | Visit Website
• Community Drop-Ins | Visit Website
• I Got You Babe | Visit Website
• Perinatal Support | Visit Website
• Precious Baby Drop-in | Visit Website
• Toddler Time | Visit Website
• Family Education – Parenting Classes | Visit Website
• New Beginnings Young Parent Program | Visit Website
• Parenting Life Skills for Immigrants | Visit Website

Abbotsford Public Health Unit
Phone: 604-864-3400 | Visit Website

Public health units provide information on child health, growth, and development, as well as services which include screening, assessment, referrals, immunizations, communicable disease control, and access to resource materials. They also offer prenatal and postnatal services, as well as programs that focus on health promotion.

Abbotsford Child & Youth Committee
Email: cyc@archway.ca | Visit Website

The Abbotsford Child and Youth Committee (ACYC) is a group of community partners, including service providers and family members, that are dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and families in Abbotsford. On the Abbotsford Child & Youth Committee website you can find online resources, local programs, services and supports including mental health and substance use resources for children, youth and families in Abbotsford. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive listing of programs available in the community from recreation and social programs to supports for challenging issues including meeting basic needs and mental health.

Child & Youth Mental Health
Phone: 604-870-5880 | Crisis Line: 1-877-820-7444 | Visit Website

The Ministry of Children & Family Development is available for meetings with children and families; they deal with issues such as family conflict, self-esteem, and behavioural programs, provide onsite counselling when necessary, and provide families with resources available or refer parents to proper agencies.

Hand in Hand Child Care Society
Phone: 604-859-1843 | Visit Website

Hand in Hand works in partnership with the community to provide affordable, quality child care on-site at 13 elementary schools. Hand in Hand provides licensed before & after school care for 5-12 year olds including full day programs on Pro-D days, Spring & Christmas break, and through the summer months. Preschool is offered at 6 of the sites.

United Way Fraser Valley
Phone 778.757.3404 | Visit Website

United Way has been helping people in the Lower Mainland for more than 80 years. Working with over 150 community partners, we fund over 300 programs each year to create a better future for children, families and seniors.