Author Archives: Heather Gordon

Circle Time with Sarah!

Join Sarah every Tuesday, starting at 1pm, for a brand new video story time and activity to enjoy with the entire family on our YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNt6Co5QONmE7eoCgb1WOQ

If you aren’t able to join at 1:00pm, the video will remain posted in our playlist!

Online Virtual Bookclub

How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen Online Support Book Club!

Beginning April 14th

Do you neeed a way to feel supported and connected in your parenting while practicing social distancing?

We will be starting our online parenting book-club and support group open to any parents/caregivers within Powell River with children ages 2-7 on April 14th!.

This will be an 8-week program using the book “How to Talk so Little Kids Can Listen”.

When you sign up for the program, we will provide you with an Amazon gift card to purchase either an e-book or audiobook version of “How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen” for free.

We will be working through this book focusing on a chapter or two each week. You will take part in a private Facebook discussion group throughout the week, where we can discuss the contents of the book, connect with one another, and share our struggles and triumphs.

There will be exercises and questions based on the book set each week for you to practice at home in your family.

Every week the facilitator will do quick private text or phone call (you decide) to check in with you on how you are doing, if you need any extra support, how the exercises are going, or if you just need to chat about your parenting successes/struggles lately.

There are ten spaces available for parents/caregivers to participate in this program. Due to the limited space of this program if you sign up, we are asking you to be an active participant in the group discussion. We want to ensure those who commit to joining this program will utilize this service to receive support, develop connections, and add to their parenting tool-box!

Please contact the Family Centre & Library to receive more information and sign up.  admin@prcyfss.com

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New Provincial Measures and Advice regarding COVID-19

NEW PROVINCIAL ADVICE AND MEASURES:

✔️Latest COVID-19 government news updates and statements: https://news.gov.bc.ca/Search?q=COVID-19

✔️To view the list of the provincial health officer’s orders, visit: Province-wide restrictions – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

✔️For non-medical information and supports, call 1 888 COVID19 between 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., seven days a week, or visit: www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19

COVID-19 Information

Youth & Family Powell River follows all Provincial Health Orders. Visitors to our offices, Family Centre Library & Youth Resource Centre are asked to sanitize, sign in, and complete a declaration regarding Covid 19. Please do not visit if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19. (Curbside or virtual services may be available instead.) As of March 10, 2022, face coverings are no longer required in indoor public spaces but, staff or visitors may wear them if they feel more comfortable doing so.

Please note that this information changes frequently, and all efforts are taken to maintain the accuracy of the information. If you feel that a section needs to be updated, please email admin@youthandfamily.ca

COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information

NEW PROVINCIAL ADVICE AND MEASURES:

✔️Latest COVID-19 government news updates and statements: https://news.gov.bc.ca/Search?q=COVID-19

✔️To view the list of the provincial health officer’s orders, visit: Province-wide restrictions – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

✔️For non-medical information and supports, call 1 888 COVID19 between 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., seven days a week, or visit: www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19

Website with daily updated list of information about benefits and services:
http://bowinnmamla.ca/covid19/supports/

The Province of BC declared a state of emergency to support COVID-19 response. For Support for British Columbians, you can call 1-888-COVID19 and speak to a ServiceBC agent for any non-health related information and services such as childcare, travel advisories, school closures and more. Service is available from 7:30am to 8:00pm PST.

  • Within Canada call 1-888-268-4319
  • International calls 1-604-412-0957
  • Text 1-604-630-0300

If you are feeling unwell, check your symptoms with the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

The BC Centre for Disease Control has an informative website on how to protect yourself, your family and your community and what to do if you suspect you have the virus.

Government of Canada has also set up an Outbreak Update with stats on the current situation and additional information.

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. There is temporary income support for workers and parents. For details on the current options available to assist, click HERE for the Government of Canada Department of Finance website

If you are sick, quarantined or have been directed to self-isolate, you can apply for Employment Insurance Sick Benefits HERE

Office Closed for the Holidays

The Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society offices will be closed from December 21st though January 1st and will open again at 9am on January 2nd.  During this time all programming and groups including the Family Centre & Library, Youth Resource Centre, Family Support Drop In and Little Tykes will be on break.  The Youth Resource Centre Programming will resume on January 6th.