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Family Resource Programs

Family Resource Programs (FRPs) are also known as Neighbourhood Houses or Family Places. They offer prevention oriented family development services for families with children 0 - 6 years of age.

FRPs include community-based services that help strengthen parenting skills, support parent education and provide stimulating environments for young children. Some examples of FRPs include:

  • drop-in for parents, caregivers and children;
  • parent education workshops;
  • peer counseling;
  • clothing exchanges;
  • community kitchens;
  • nutrition education;
  • health screening and education; and
  • literacy and ESL for parents.

For more information or to find Family Resource Programs in your community, visit the BC Association of Family Resource Programs website.

There are currently 18 Aboriginal Family Resource Programs throughout BC supporting activities such as parent-tot drop-ins, community kitchens and activities that promote literacy and cultural integration. For a complete list of Family Resource Programs in your community, click here.

BC Association of Family Resource Programs (BC-FRP)

The BC-FRP is developing BC Provincial Standards for FRPs that ensure consistent quality practices throughout the sector. The Association aims to ensure that staff and volunteers have access to a relevant post-secondary curriculum program and field-related courses, that will strengthen their ability to provide meaningful support to families with young children.

Currently, 240 FRPs in British Columbia are linked to the BC Association of Family Resource Programs. The purpose of the BC-FRP is to support the capacity of FRPs to further their mandate in fostering the healthy development of children within the context of the family.