Events


Child Care/Transportation


Child care is available for in-person daytime programs. Transportation within Brandon, for daytime in-person programs is also available for those who require it. Our vans are equipped with child car seats to ensure your child’s safety while transporting. Child care is NOT usually available in the evenings. If you are unable to attend without child care, please mention this and arrangements MAY be possible.


  • CURIOUS CRAWLERS

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    (Ages 7 months – 24 months) Finding activities for babies can be tricky. Come join us for a morning of fun through movement, sensory activities, and crafts to do with your child. Limited child care and transportation provided. Wednesday Morning: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. December 13/2023  

  • Parent Talk

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    A time of peer support for parents with children who have learning difficulties or extra challenges. Meetings are once a month in the evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. This session is in partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba.

  • HANDLE WITH CARE

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    Parents of children ages 0-6 years are welcome to join us for a program about promoting the mental health of children. This program celebrates parents, teaches problem solving, promotes and enhances self-esteem and focuses on building trusting relationships. Thursday Afternoons: 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. Nov. 9 – December 14/2023

  • FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: MORNING

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided.   Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. Sept. 8 – December 15/2023

  • FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: AFTERNOON

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. Sept. 8 – December 15/2023 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. Sept. 8 – December 15/2023

  • Money Matters

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    HEALTHY FAMILIES COMMUNITY MATTERS: Are you confused about what resources and supports are available in our community? Come learn tips and get practical support. Join us for Money Matters Thursday Afternoon from 1:30pm to 3:15 pm on January 4, 2024.

  • Drop-in Playtime Mornings

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024

  • Kids Club PD Days

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    KIDS CLUB PD DAY EDITION: FUN! FUN! FUN! Join us for an activity, games, and craft-based program for 7-12 year olds. Snack included. Friday Afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm January 5, February 2, March 15, 2024

  • Drop-in Playtime Afternoons

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024

  • Positive Discipline Winter 2024

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    POSITIVE DISCIPLINE: This program is helpful with strengthening parent-child relationships from ages 0-17 years. It enhances parent/child problem-solving skills and promotes emotional self-regulation of both parents and children. Tuesday Mornings 9:30-11:15 am January 9 – March 12, 2024

  • Routines for a Reason

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    ROUTINES FOR A REASON: Healthy routines can help reduce stress, teach self-control, and reduce power struggles. Come join us for a session about the importance of routines and learn how they can help your young children and home feel more safe, secure, familiar, and predictable. This is for parents of children ages 0-6 years. Tuesday […]

  • Circle of Security Winter 2024

    Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre 255 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

    CIRCLE OF SECURITY (PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 4 MONTHS TILL 6 YEARS): Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Parents learn to understand […]