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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · 25d

An Indigenous caregiver in BC was denied a family‑sized social housing unit because she couldn’t provide legal custody—even though she had a valid kinship agreement to care for her niece.
#HousingJustice #KinshipCare #IndigenousRights
#KeepFamiliesTogether

Indigenous Caregiver Says She Faced Housing Discrimination | The Tyee

Kinship agreements keep Indigenous families together — but one housing provider didn’t accept an applicant’s documentation.

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · 27d

Screen time harms children's reading skills | OMNI News Mandarin

专家：电子屏幕损儿童閲读能力 | OMNI News Mandarin

YouTube video by OMNI Television

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Sep 18

This workshop will cover:
- Kinship Care vs. Foster Care
- Permanency planning and legal considerations
- Relevant legislation (CFCSA, Indigenous child welfare acts,
- Adoption Act, Family Law Act)
- Government supports for caregivers

Register: learn.fpsss.com/courses/pofc...

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Sep 12

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀... 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆. 😮

"Seen" is a powerful reminder that when we heal ourselves, we change how we parent, and that healing helps our kids grow in deeper, healthier ways.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Mon. Sept. 29 in Langley, Victoria, and Vancouver.

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Seen - Demand.Film Canada

Host a screening of Seen near you. SEEN is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary that not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientif...

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Last Chance to Bid! Support our Fundraiser app.galabid.com/grandparents...

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Sep 11

“I spent two years raising my grandson and now that he’s an adult he continues to be part of our lives,” Eckert said about her and her husband. “He helps me with things I have to do on the computer and mows our lawn and I support him with his mental health.”
-Donna Eckert

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group celebrates Grandparents Day

It all happens at Rainbow Park on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Aug 19

You’re invited! Join us for our Grandparents Day Picnic, a free, family-friendly celebration with food, music, and activities for all ages. 💛

Come celebrate grandparents, kinship caregivers, and all they do for families in BC!
www.parentsupportbc.ca/grandparents...

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Aug 19

✨ Our Grandparents Day Silent Auction is live! ✨

Place your bids online and help support programs for grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship caregivers.

Every bid makes a difference. Join the fun and give back today! 🎉
app.galabid.com/grandparents...

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Jun 24

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁!

Inside, you’ll find stories, highlights, and the impact we made on families this past year.

Read here: www.parentsupportbc.ca/annual-report/

Annual Reports - Parent Support Services Society of BC

Annual Reports For previous years’ reports or to receive financial reports please email [email protected] or call 604-669-1616 (Greater Vancouver) or 1-877-345-9777 (toll-free, outside Greater...

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Jun 4

This morning, our team was featured on CBC Radio One discussing the growing challenges families face in finding affordable childcare—and how community support plays a vital role.

🎧 Watch the video version of the story here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rGp...

Families rely on community support as they struggle to find affordable childcare

YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Jun 4

You're invited to our Annual General Meeting!

Join us online to hear updates, connect with community, and help shape our future.

🗓️ June 23, 2025 | 💻 Online | 🔗 Register now: forms.office.com/r/G1vEErqNuR

#AGM #GetInvolved #Parentsupport

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Jun 4

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month!

We celebrate love, identity, and the right to be yourself. To all 2SLGBTQIA+ parents, caregivers, youth, and families—you belong, and you are valued.

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Jun 4

June is National Indigenous Peoples Month🧡

This June, we honour the cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Let’s listen, learn, and stand in solidarity—today and every day.

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · May 20

Tickets are on sale now for the Brew For A Cause | Fundraiser!
We're raising money to support our Parenting Support Groups.

Please join us—or spread the word with friends and family! 💙Get Tickets: revenue-can.keela.co/brew-for-a-c...

#SupportParents #PubNightFundraiser

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · May 14

PSS volunteers and support group members, If you have an initiative in mind that can make a difference, we encourage you to apply and help carry forward Bella’s vision of community development and empowerment.

www.parentsupportbc.ca/bella-salaza...

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · May 14

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

Every month, we bring you the latest updates on parenting support, upcoming workshops, community events, and important advocacy work.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! www.parentsupportbc.ca/newsletter/

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · May 7

----NEW GROUP ALERT ----
Are you an Spanish-speaking parent, grandparent or caregiver looking for a supportive community?

Join our NEW Spanish Parenting Support Group that meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00AM online.

Join here: bit.ly/pssreferralform ✨

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · May 6

Workshop Alert! 📣 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Learn about healthy eating roles, common challenges, and how to support your child’s positive relationship with food.

⏰Wed. June 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍Online Workshop
📝Register: www.parentsupportbc.ca/workshops

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · May 6

📣New Parenting Workshop Alert! 📣

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: What stigma is, how it impacts mental well-being, and how it complicates recovery from substance use.

⏰Wed. June 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍Online Workshop
📝www.parentsupportbc.ca/workshops

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Apr 3

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂? 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁!

If you’ve reached out to our Kinship Care Help Line, we’d love to hear about your experience. Your feedback helps us improve, grow, and support even more caregivers like you!

💬 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: forms.office.com/r/smtr1B8sVg

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Apr 1

Language is more than words—it’s connection, culture, and identity.

Youth Video - Indigenous Languages and Identity

YouTube video by Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Apr 1

📵 With BC’s new policy restricting cellphone use in K-12 classrooms, many are wondering: How will this impact learning, social interactions, and the overall well-being of students?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸? Share your thoughts to be entered in a pize draw! linktr.ee/parentsupportbc

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Mar 26

We're looking for a volunteer facilitator to support parents and caregivers in the community. If you're fluent in Mandarin and passionate about helping families, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today or share with someone who might be interested! www.parentsupportbc.ca/volunteer

Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Mar 20

Join the CCPA’s "Ask Us Anything" webinar to get answers for your questions about issues that could impact your family!

They'll also break down myths about trade barriers and share ways to push for better social supports.

An all Q&A webinar! Join in with your questions about the election, Trump, trade, tariffs, jobs…. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

CCPA non-partisan, independent policy experts will answer your questions about interprovincial trade barrier myths, jobs, getting social supports on the policy agenda and more!

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Parent Support Services Society of BC @parentsupportbc.bsky.social · Mar 19

Is your child's screen time shaping their future—for better or worse? 🧠📱

Dive into this podcast on tech use and brain development in kids. Listen now!

#TechAndKids #Parenting #BrainScience

Work in Progress: Building Healthy Tech Use Habits With Your Kids - Where You Are

Navigating technology use as a family can be challenging. How do we balance the benefits of tech use with its potential risks? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Shimi Kang, psychiatrist and researc...

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