Family Resources

The following resources to assist families of children and youth are available through the City of Chilliwack and other organizations. Please click on the green links below for more information.

BC Children’s Hospital

Patient and Family Guide

City of Chilliwack

The Leisure Access Pass provides eligible Chilliwack residents with the opportunity to participate in recreation activities at very low or no costs. For eligibility submit this
application.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart® was created to help give kids a sporting chance. The charitable program helps kids participate in organized sport and recreation by covering the costs of registration, equipment and/or transportation. Contact YMCA 604.792.3371

KidSport – This program provides support to children 6 -18 years to remove financial obstacles that prevent them from playing organized sports. Applications can be obtained at Chilliwack Recreation & Cultural Department or by downloading the this pdf – Kidsport Application.

Chilliwack Community Services

Early Years – 0 to 6 years
Early Years Coordinator: Kristina Sadowski 604.378.1803

Better Beginnings —Pre- and post-pregnancy support focusing on health, nutrition, and support. Contact: Lana Hergott 604.701.4940 hergottl@comserv.bc.ca

Family Drop-In Programs — Neighbourhood centres for parents and children focusing on attachment based relationships through play and fun.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) – Support and education to child care providers and parents seeking child care. Child Care Resource & Referral 604.378.1803

Youth Services – Assists youth with establishing and achieving personal goals, developing life skills , and ultimately fostering independence and a stable transition to adulthood . Open to youth ages 12 to 18. Youth Services Coordinator 604.702.2903

Chilliwack Bowls of Hope

Chilliwack Bowls of Hope provides local food security programs and initiatives to children and families in Chilliwack and surrounding areas. For more information visit their website . P: 604.701.4944 E: admin@chilliwackbowlsofhope.com

Chilliwack Community Cupboard

Food and Clothing Pickup – To help struggling families, with children living with them, under the age of 19 years with food and clothing. All of our items are given away at no cost. Appointments are needed and can be made through the Community Cupboard Facebook page. E: chilliwackcommunitycupboard@gmail.com P: 604.203.9525

Salvation Army

Christmas in Chilliwack – The Salvation Army provides families with the food portion of the hamper and the Chilliwack Community Services provides the toy/gift portion for children up to 18 years old. Together, we bring smiles to children who would not celebrate the holiday with the same anticipa-tion and joy as most do. Toys or Gifts for ages 0-18 years old. Seasonal and will need to contact the Salvation Army for dates. P: 604.792.0001

Free Programs for Middle School Students

** check with each school for program information

ADR = A.D. Rundle School
CMS = Chilliwack Middle School
Slesse = Mt Slesse Middle School
Graham = GW Graham Secondary School