Tag: Family Supports
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Parent-Teen Mediation: Conflict Skills for Life
PTM supports families (of all kinds) who are experiencing interpersonal conflict between caregivers and teenage youth. Families are referred to our program by a social worker when they need a helping hand to improve their relationship. Our mediators have unique…
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A Family Day 2025 Pop-Up Wrap-Up
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Family Services of Greater Vancouver teamed up with Vancouver Public Library for a resource fair pop-up event to let the community know about supports available for families. Running from 10am until 2pm, coaches from Financial…
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There’s More to Your Family’s Story: You Define Family, We Support It
The concept of family is deeply personal, and it varies widely from one individual to another. At Family Services of Greater Vancouver: You define family, we support it. This approach allows each family to define itself on its own terms,…
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With a little help from my friends
Aurelia came to Richmond with her toddler and baby in 2019. When she talks about the immigration experience, she explains, “you left your life there in your country. Everything in your life, your professional life, your personal life… everything. You…
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Supporting Foster Families Where They’re At
Viola Su is a Counsellor with FSGV Foster Family Support Services. She’s been with the agency since 2019, supporting foster families as they navigate the ups and downs of parenting during a pandemic. Viola’s previous experience as a behavior interventionist…