CVFSA’s Healthy Families program offers welcoming, non-judgmental support from pregnancy through age 6—helping families build a strong foundation for life.

If you’re pregnant or parenting a young child and could use support—whether practical, social, or emotional—you’re welcome here. 

Our team offers both weekly group programs and one-to-one outreach, creating safe spaces for parents to connect, learn, and access the practical help they need.

Families join us for many different reasons. Some are new to parenting, new to the Comox Valley, or looking to build community. Others are simply seeking a welcoming place to check in, learn about parenting, access community professionals (such as Public Health nurses, dental hygienists, nutritionists, mental health counsellors, and infant-development specialists), or connect with our staff and outreach workers. We also receive referrals from local partners including the Immigrant Welcome Centre, Aboriginal Head Start, Island Health, the School District, and the Comox Valley Early Years Collaborative.

No matter how families come to us—or what they’re hoping to find—we meet each parent where they’re at and offer support in a way that fits their needs.

Our goal is simple: to help families feel supported, connected, and confident—and to give young children the strongest possible start.

To register or for more information call: 250-871-7577

Healthy Families’ would like to gratefully acknowledge core programs funding from:

  • the Public Health Agency of Canada, for our Prenatal Nutrition program and our CAP-C (Community Action Program for Children) program
  • BC Community Gaming funds
  • Ministry for Children and Family Development in collaboration with CV Child Development Association.

Local financial support gratefully acknowledged from Quantum Dental Group, Comox Valley 100+ Women Who Care, CV Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club of Comox Valley, CV Monarch Lions Club, Comox United Church and Living Hope Church.

Healthy Families core programs include:

Healthy Babies

  • For pregnant women and new moms with babies up to 5 months of age
  • Groups include guest speakers, grocery gift cards, nutritious meals and opportunities to connect with other pregnant women and new moms
  • Transportation to group is available to participants.
  • One-to-one visits before and after baby is born, wherever and whenever you are comfortable
  • Education and support on a wide variety of topics from prenatal nutrition to postnatal mental health, breastfeeding to contraception and much more
  • As funding allows, we provide cooking classes, emergency food hampers, baby formula, diapers and meal kits

 

Early Years Outreach

  • Visiting families in their homes or meeting them in the community for one-to-one support.
  • Offering connection to essential services such as the Food Bank, housing supports, childcare subsidy offices, or medical appointments.
  • Providing parenting guidance, mentorship, and encouragement in the early years.
  • Teaching practical life skills, including budgeting, nutrition, and household management.
  • Assisting with emergency supplies like food, diapers, baby formula, and winter clothing.
  • Connecting families to seasonal supports, including CVFSA’s It Takes a Village Christmas program.
  • Listening to parents’ concerns and helping them navigate conflicting advice or barriers to service.
  • Referring and connecting families to community resources such as public health nurses, early intervention therapies, mental health services, and parenting groups.

   Stay N’ Play

  • For parents with children between 4-12 months of age
  • Weekly groups include guest speakers, nutritious meals, and opportunities for play, songs and socialisation for parents and babies
  • Transportation to the group is usually available to participants, but may be dependent on staff availability

    Toddler Time

  • For families with children between 1-3 years of age
  • Weekly groups include guest speakers, nutritious meal or snack, and opportunities for play, songs and socialization for parents and children

To register for Healthy Families programs or more information, call: 250-871-7577 or email healthyfam@cvfsa.org

    Donations: We welcome and are grateful for donations to support all aspects of our programs. Financial donations are especially welcome as it allows us the flexibility to respond to changing or urgent community needs. Please contact us at 250-871-7577.

    The Healthy Families Program is an accredited BC Family Resource Program and a member of the BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs.

     

     

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