Family Programs with Purpose

Parenting groups for residents of New Westminster & Burnaby, for parents and their children birth- 5

Purpose Family Programs explore the rich variety of cultures and experiences of families in your community in fun, interactive groups for parents/caregivers and children from birth to 5 years of age. Enjoy stories, songs, and games with other parents and children. We offer several family programs during the week; Pitter Patter, FLY, EME (English Made Easy), Family Circle and Teeter Tots.

09/04/2024

Trust the back-to-school season has been smooth for you and your family. Accepting registrations for Parenting Children with Challenging Behaviours. For more info or to register contact mailATPurposesociety.org

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Lovely Summer is almost over but lots of FREE programs are happening at Purpose Society this fall!

For more info or to register: [email protected]

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FamilySmart will offer a few wokshops in September!

Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? Ages 4 to 8

Connecting With Our Kids When Anxiety Leads to Social Isolation

08/27/2024

Literacy New West is celebrating Literacy Month with NWPL at the summer reading club wrap-up party!

08/21/2024

Parenting Children with Challenging Behaviours for families with kiddos aged 5/6yrs- 12yrs.
Register by email at [email protected]

08/21/2024

😀 We're getting excited! 💜September is Literacy Month in BC - just two weeks away!
Each September, Decoda leads a province-wide awareness and fundraising campaign to celebrate Literacy Month. The campaign highlights the importance of literacy and raises funds to support community-based literacy programs and initiatives across BC.

Our theme is “Literacy: The Ripple Effect”
Improved literacy skills have a ripple effect, helping to improve quality of life at home, at work and in the community.

🎉 Get involved!
• join activities in your community
• 💜 wear purple on September 8 to celebrate International Literacy Day
• enter the contest
• 🧦 buy “Socks for literacy" - $1 goes to support local literacy programs
• 🏆 register for the Decoda's Team Trivia Challenge on September 24 in Vancouver
• 🎁 make a donation to support community literacy programs

👉 Find out more at: https://decoda.ca/get-involved/literacy-month/

07/22/2024

Creating a Culture of Child Safety Webinar

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Let's All Hope For Sunshine!

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We love a Parade, Hyack International Parade!

05/15/2024

Sounds like a fun event for the Music Lovers!
Jun. 20th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Edmonds Park

05/15/2024

Toy / Clothing Swap in Burnaby on May 24th 10:30am-1:30pm!

05/07/2024
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For more information or to register : [email protected]

04/09/2024

Purpose Society will offer a new program : Single Parent Program

• Saturday’s April 20- June 29 (no class May 25 due to the International Hyack Parade and Celebrations)
• Time: 10:00 - 12:00PM
• 422 6th St, NW

o Metered street parking is available on 6th St or free 2hr parking on side streets
o #106 bus travels 6th St.
We will supply a light snack for you and your children.

For more info or to register: [email protected]

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Spring is coming!
New programs are coming too😊

For more info or to register: [email protected]

03/21/2024

Royal City Rotary Bottle-Drop, 9am- 12pm, Saturday March 23 in support of Family Programs with Purpose. Thank you Royal City Rotary!

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We are accepting new registrations for April Programming as well!

Feel free to contact as at [email protected]

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Feel free to contact us for more information!

[email protected]

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01/23/2024

Happy Literacy Week!

A Free Book Fair will be held at Spirit of the Children Society
201-768 Columbia Street, New Westminster.

January 24, 2024
4:30-7:00 PM

Register with: 604-524-9113 or [email protected]

01/16/2024

***Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program***

The Purpose Society is offering a Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program from January 22- March 4, 2024.
Learn and discuss with other parents and caregivers about child development, behaviours, positive parenting solutions and more!

• Free, 6 session program
• Monday’s 10:00- 11:30AM
• January 22- March 4, 2024
• 5 weeks virtual, week 6 meeting in-person.

For more information or to register; phone 778 727 0786, ext. 205 or email [email protected].

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Happy New Year!
May the new year bring you joy and happiness.

Registration is open for our January Programming! Please let us know if you have any questions.

01/03/2024

Family Smart offers the online workshop three times each month.

01/03/2024

We are accepting new registrations for Parent-Child Mother Goose now!

12/14/2023

Purpose is helping parents this Christmas!

There is an opportunity for parents to pick up one new toy per child this holiday season at our 502 Columbia Street, New Westminster site (the former Army & Navy building).

Pick up times are:

Wednesday, Dec 13: 1pm to 3pm

Thursday, Dec 14: 9am to 11:30am &
1pm to 3pm

Friday, Dec 15: 9am to 11:30am &
1pm to 3pm

Monday, Dec 18: 9am to 11:30am &
1pm to 3pm

Tuesday, Dec 19: 9am to 11:30am &
1pm to 3pm

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Our Story

The Purpose Society offers over 16 programs that provide a continuum of services to children, youth and families. They range from family development and therapy to Early Childhood education and groups. There’s a program for you and your family, that enables you to find support within the community.

Purpose Family Programs offers fun, interactive groups for parents/caregivers and children from birth to 5 years of age. Enjoy stories, songs, and games with other parents and children.

We offer several family programs during the week:

Pitter Patter Circle Time (Ages birth-36 months)

Address


422 Sixth Street
New Westminster, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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