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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BC Children’s Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Patient and Family Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n City of Chilliwack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Leisure Access Pass <\/strong><\/a>provides eligible Chilliwack residents with the opportunity to participate in recreation activities at very low or no costs. For eligibility submit this Canadian Tire Jumpstart\u00ae<\/a><\/strong> 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n KidSport <\/a><\/strong>– This program provides support to children 6 -18 years to remove \ufb01nancial 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<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chilliwack Community Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Early Years – 0 to 6 years<\/a><\/strong> Better Beginnings <\/a><\/strong>\u2014Pre- and post-pregnancy support focusing on health, nutrition, and support. Contact: Lana Hergott 604.701.4940 hergottl@comserv.bc.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n Family Drop-In Programs <\/a><\/strong>\u2014 Neighbourhood centres for parents and children focusing on attachment based relationships through play and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) <\/a><\/strong>– Support and education to child care providers and parents seeking child care. Child Care Resource & Referral 604.378.1803<\/p>\n\n\n\n Youth Services <\/a><\/strong>– 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chilliwack Bowls of Hope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chilliwack Bowls of Hope<\/a><\/strong> provides local food security programs and initiatives to children and families in Chilliwack and surrounding areas. P: 604.701.4944 E: admin@chilliwackbowlsofhope.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chilliwack Community Cupboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Food and Clothing Pickup<\/strong><\/a> – 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 <\/a>page. E: chilliwackcommunitycupboard@gmail.com P: 604.203.9525<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project AIM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Project AIM<\/strong><\/a> provides dignified, barrier-free access to safe and effective menstrual and incontinence products to those in the community who need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President’s Choice Children’s Charity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Early Years Coordinator: Kristina Sadowski 604.378.1803<\/p>\n\n\n\n