Families East Resource Centre

New mothers can borrow hospital grade breast pumps for free for up to three months (possibly longer dependent on availability). Attachments must be purchased.

Certified staff provide car seat installation, education, and inspections.

Family excursions take place several times throughout the year and include activities such as beach walks, trail walks or a visit to the pool.

Free used clothing and toys for young children and used household items. Contents vary from week-to-week. If a client has a specific need and the item is not in stock, staff will try to find the item for them.

Monthly grocery store gift cards ($30), subject to funding.

Provides a variety of classes for parents and their children, includes:

Provides information on a variety of useful resources for parenting related topics. Can make referrals and help navigate community resources.

Provides parents/caregivers and their children a chance to connect, socialize, play, and learn. Playgroups include:

Classes hosted by a prenatal coordinator that offer information on topics related to prenatal and postnatal care. Topics and speakers are dependent on age of babies. Childcare available for older siblings.