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.
SENSORY PROCESSING IN CHILDREN: Do you have a child who struggles with loud noises, bright lights, or scratchy clothes, and they may get very upset over unexpected changes? Join us with our guest speaker from CATC who will share information and ideas on how best to support your child. Monday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. […]
6 SMART THINGS parents can do to help water their Child’s brain (0-7 years): We will brainstorm as a group about what will help our children have a good start to learning. Topics can be about building confidence, supporting emotions, understanding the need for connection, fostering healthy language development, and how exploring through play is […]
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 a.m. April 9 – June 18, 2024
TALKING, LEARNING, CARING: A series of eight sessions that parents are welcome to join at any time. If you are experiencing a crisis in your family life or if you have become involved in child welfare services, this course will provide you with some practical information. This is NOT a parenting course but certainly can […]
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING (4mos – 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 their child’s emotional […]
STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILDS SPEECH: “Simple Steps to Improve Your Child’s Speech Skills”. In this session, a Speech-Language Pathologist will provide information about speech sound development and discuss/demonstrate strategies you can use to help your child if they have difficulty making certain sounds. If you or others find your child’s speech difficult to understand, […]
BANANAS ABOUT BOOKS: For caregivers and their children aged 2-6 years old. If you want to encourage your child’s imagination and creativity, come join us on an exciting adventure to find a bear. On our journey, we will encounter many different terrains. We will swish through a grassy slope, swim through a deep cold river, […]
THE INCREDIBLE YEARS (0-8 YEARS): This program focuses on improving parent-child relationships and positive attachments before moving onto consistent routines, rules, and limits. There will be different topics each session to explore together with other parents and to learn what works for you and your child. Thursday Mornings: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. May 16, May […]
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU: A parenting program for parents with young children who want to get to know other parents, relax, and have fun. Topics include: bonding with baby, childproofing and safety, mealtimes, routines, brain building, learning through play, stress, quality child care, and other topics of interest to the group. Thursday Afternoons: 1:30 – […]
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
FUNDAY MONDAY – PRESCHOOL FUN FOR PARENT & CHILD: Start the week with a fun and informative child and parent play-based program. Play is a “super-food” for brain development, learn the fundamentals of play through play, in this informative and fun program. All ages welcome! If ride required, call the Centre. Monday Mornings: 10:00 – […]
6 SMART THINGS parents can do to help water their Child’s brain (0-7 years): We will brainstorm as a group about what will help our children have a good start to learning. Topics can be about building confidence, supporting emotions, understanding the need for connection, fostering healthy language development, and how exploring through play is […]
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 a.m. April 9 – June 18, 2024
TALKING, LEARNING, CARING: A series of eight sessions that parents are welcome to join at any time. If you are experiencing a crisis in your family life or if you have become involved in child welfare services, this course will provide you with some practical information. This is NOT a parenting course but certainly can […]
Our Board of Directors invites you to be our guest at the CFS Western's 2024 Annual General Meeting. When: Tuesday, June 4 Where: Clarion Hotel & Suites (Regency A/B/C) 3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon MB R7B 3Y3 Time: 11:45am Registration 12:00 Lunch & Meeting AGM Program - Includes the Agency's year in […]
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE IN YOUNG CHILDREN: Parents of children who are 18 months – 5 years. You are invited to join us for a workshop all about children and their language development. Do you have worries about how your young child’s language and communication skills are developing? Join us and learn about fun and easy, […]
TODDLER TANTRUMS WITH CONFIDENCE (1-5 YEARS): Come together with other parents for support on Decoding the Triggers in your children. We will share how active listening, boundaries and consistency, emotional regulation, encouragement, and patience practices can help us through this challenging time. Thursday Mornings: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 6 and June 13, 2024
7 C’S OF RESILIENCE 2 WEEKS: Young people live up or down to the expectations we set for them. They need adults who believe in them unconditionally and encourage their abilities and inner resources. Come join us for this two-week session and learn more about what cultivates resiliency. The focus will be on how caregivers […]
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
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 a.m. April 9 – June 18, 2024
TALKING, LEARNING, CARING: A series of eight sessions that parents are welcome to join at any time. If you are experiencing a crisis in your family life or if you have become involved in child welfare services, this course will provide you with some practical information. This is NOT a parenting course but certainly can […]
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING (4mos – 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 their child’s emotional […]
CREATIVE CRAWLERS: Babies learn through experiences; it gives them exposure to different concepts, sensations, and sounds. Come join us for budget friendly crafts and activities to keep your little one engaged (7 months to 24 months). Wednesday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 12, 2024
CIRCLE OF SHARING: Join us monthly for an evening of peer support, connection and sharing of parenting information. Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. April 17, May 15, and June 12, 2024
TODDLER TANTRUMS WITH CONFIDENCE (1-5 YEARS): Come together with other parents for support on Decoding the Triggers in your children. We will share how active listening, boundaries and consistency, emotional regulation, encouragement, and patience practices can help us through this challenging time. Thursday Mornings: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 6 and June 13, 2024
7 C’S OF RESILIENCE 2 WEEKS: Young people live up or down to the expectations we set for them. They need adults who believe in them unconditionally and encourage their abilities and inner resources. Come join us for this two-week session and learn more about what cultivates resiliency. The focus will be on how caregivers […]
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
FUNDAY MONDAY – PRESCHOOL FUN FOR PARENT & CHILD: Start the week with a fun and informative child and parent play-based program. Play is a “super-food” for brain development, learn the fundamentals of play through play, in this informative and fun program. All ages welcome! If ride required, call the Centre. Monday Mornings: 10:00 – […]
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 a.m. April 9 – June 18, 2024
TALKING, LEARNING, CARING: A series of eight sessions that parents are welcome to join at any time. If you are experiencing a crisis in your family life or if you have become involved in child welfare services, this course will provide you with some practical information. This is NOT a parenting course but certainly can […]
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING (4mos – 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 their child’s emotional […]
TALENTED TODDLERS: Encourage your child’s curiosity and help them learn and explore new things. Your toddler is talented, so let them show you with our help through crafts and activities. (for ages 2-3 years). Wednesday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 19, 2024
HEALTHY FAMILES PROGRAM – COMMUNITY MATTERS: Are you confused about what resources and supports are available in our community? Come learn tips and get practical support. Each session is topic based. Food Security: Thursday Afternoon: 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. June 20, 2024
10 THINGS YOUR TEENAGER WANTS YOU TO KNOW: This is a ZOOM session. Join us over zoom for an afternoon of sharing how we can support our Teen’s in a safe and healthy way as they navigate their developing independence, self-awareness, and self-identity. Thursday Afternoon: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. June 20, 2024
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
READING CIRCLE: Parents/Care Givers and their 3-5 year olds are welcome to join us for drop-in songs, rhymes and stories that help build early literacy skills. Snack included. Location Public Library. Friday Afternoons: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. June 21, 2024
FRIDAY DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings or afternoons 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. April 5 to June 21, 2024
CALMING THE CHAOS – PARENTING ROUND-TABLE: Parenting is hard! Sometimes it really challenges us! Join us to connect with other parents to discuss the challenges of parenting. Let’s break it down and figure out how to ensure that our families thrive. Surviving the Summer – Inspiration & Ideas for a great Summer: Monday Afternoon 1:30-3:15 […]
TALKING WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SEXUALITY: Join us to talk about how we can start the conversation and keep it going around sexuality and sexual health with our kids of all ages. We’ll talk about sexuality, consent, and child sexual development, and answer questions! Wednesday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 26, 2024
HEALTHY MOM & BABE POST-NATAL CLINIC: Join physiotherapists Tryna & Candace for information & tips to keep new moms and babes healthy, happy & feeling good. Wednesday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 26, 2024
2STLGBQ+ SUPPORTIVE PARENTING: Join us to discuss how we can be supportive parents for our kids in the 2STLGBQ+ community. We’ll provide information on 2STLGBQ+ identities and talk about how we can support our kids’ identities and advocate for them outside of our home. Thursday Morning: 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. June 27, 2024