Children & Youth

 

 

 


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For info on our Youth Clinic, click here
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Our Child, Youth & Family Centre is located at 15455 Vine Avenue
in White Rock.
Phone 604-538-5060 or e- mail us at cbcsvine@telus.net.

Children's Programs & Services

Easter Eggstravaganza!:
Annual Easter Carnival and egg hunt for children organized and led by our Leadership students. Rain or shine at Camp Alexandra. Easter Monday, 1-3pm.

Preteen Programs:
The general goal of our children's programs is to provide elementary school aged children with opportunities for mentoring by positive role models and the chance to develop social skills with the aim of reducing negative risk behaviours. The children are encouraged to continue with the neighbourhood house programs where an increased level of co-operation, teamwork and leadership skills can be attained. They also increase fine and gross motor development through activities ranging from crafts to basketball and learn more about their natural environment through trips to the beach and other nature activities. 

PreTeen Cool Cuisine: A group for children ages 9-12 that provides an opportunity to develop social skills and self-esteem while increasing motor skill development and co-operation. Nutrition, kitchen safety and food preparation are taught by a skilled instructor, with support from volunteer mentors. Call 604-538-5060 ext 23 to express interest in this program.

One-to-one Mentoring for Children: CBCS provides one-to-one mentoring support for children referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Staff assist with life-skills, mentoring and providing a positive role model.

Youth Programs & Services

Reconnect:
This vital program is provided for at-risk youth and includes parent-teen mediation, support, informal education, referrals and emergency assistance to youth and their families. Program delivery is part of an integrated community response involving provincial ministries, schools and the community. This program provides support and direct service to well over 300 youth and many of their families each year.
Download the Reconnect Brochure

Family Mediation: Youth and/or family members can request the services of a qualified mediator. Professional referrals are welcome. Priority is given to MCFD referrals.

Outreach: Our outreach team makes regular visits to schools and other areas of the community where youth tend to gather. We also develop and implememnt group activites for youth on an ongoing basis.

Education and Support: We conduct and /or co-facilitate workshops for youth, parents or community regarding issues about and/or relevant to at-risk youth. Professionals and other community members are welcome to request this service at any time.

Vine Avenue Youth Wellness Drop In: CBCS's Child, Youth & Family Centre at 15455 Vine Ave, White Rock, is home to the Vine Youth Wellness Drop In for young people 12-21. CBCS is collaborating with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and Fraser Health to provide a drop in for youth around issues of wellness. During drop in hours Fraser Health's Vine Youth Clinic provides integrated health and wellness  services to young people in our community. Drop In hours are Mondays  and Wednesdays 3-6 pm, during which time a youth can meet with a physician around general health issues and/or speak 1-1 to a youth worker around non-medical issues related  to wellness. Youth Workers are also available to provide support, information, and referrals.  Ongoing program development includes groups facilitated by MCFD's Child and Youth Mental Health team, as well as groups facilitated by youth workers around topics such as anger  management, stress management, physical and emotional wellness, addiction  management, and pregnant and parenting teens. Vine Youth Clinic doctors  will be available for consultations around issues such as mood disorders,  contraceptive counselling, teen pregnancy, addiction and eating disorders  as well as general medical conditions. Youth will be able to obtain  screening, treatment and medical counselling in a safe and supportive  environment. The Youth Clinic opened in June 2007Click here for more information.

www.vineyouthclinic.com

Outdoor Leadership Program:
This 13-week program, offered January – April each year, provides students in grades 10 and 11 opportunities for mentoring, leadership, and learning skills and techniques for working with children in recreational programs. Youth learn more about themselves as both individuals and members of a group, as well as child development, program planning, group leadership and group dynamics. An outdoor component teaches canoeing, survival skills and nature activities and certification is available in food safe, first aid and canoeing. The youth are active volunteers in many programs and special events at the neighbourhood house and work directly with adults with disabilities, seniors, and children. Outdoor Leadership teens volunteer about 100 hours each year at a variety of events for children. Meaningful connections are made with the wider community and they are further prepared for employment and responsible participation in society. Many of the youth become employed by the neighbourhood house upon completion of this program.

Programs and events are offered on an ongoing basis providing youth with opportunities to develop their strengths, overcome their challenges and connect with their community.

Imagine Action:
Students in grades 8 – 12 gain valuable leadership skills to make a positive difference for youth in our community. There are a variety of exciting initiatives, activities and events to get involved with including a mentorship training weekend.  All youth are welcome to join this dynamic group as leaders and planners or as participants.