April, 2020 – SSICS approached the Sea Breeze Inne owner to provide rooms on a monthly basis to help with the sudden sheltering challenges arising from COVID. The number increased as tourist stays decreased. SSI Housing First team directed people to Seabreeze and in most cases provided a rent supplement to help with high cost […]
ISLAND INFANT CIRCLE
September 1, 2022 by
It takes a village to raise a child… Meet with other new parents and babies in their first year to share in the joys and challenges of parenting. Meet with community partners who are professionals in infant development. Come create a circle of support at FAMILY PLACE. Sept. 12- Dec. 12, 2022 Mondays 11:00-1:00 familyplace@ssics.ca […]
Mothers Wellness Support Group
August 31, 2022 by
The program is focused on fostering mothers’ wellness by creating resiliency and expanding community connections. Our Agenda Week 1—Welcome and Introduction Week 2—Nutrition ¨ Examine challenges surrounding nutrition and the importance of nutrition when recovering from birth Week 3—Exercise ¨ Join us for a stroller walk and explore other ways to fit exercise into you day Week […]
PARENT- CHILD MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAM
August 31, 2022 by
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is an interactive program for parents and children, birth to 5 years to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Come join us for Songs, Rhymes and Stories! Thurs.10:30 am – 12:00 p.m. Sept. 22- Dec.15, 2022 Salt Spring Public Library Weekly sign up for 8-10 […]
Family Place Prenatal Education
August 23, 2022 by
Family Place Prenatal Education For the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Two Consecutive Sundays, 12:00- 4:00p.m. October 16 & 23 With Angela Flegel, Childbirth International Educator and Doula 250-537-9176 or familyplace@ssics.ca to register All Community Services are free of charge
Backyard Parent-Child Mother Goose
June 29, 2022 by
Backyard PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers, and children birth to 6 years old to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Join us in the backyard at Family Place for a time of fun together! Snacks and time on the playground after. Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 […]
Breast Feeding Cafe
June 29, 2022 by
Tuesday 1:00-2:30 p.m. July 5- Aug. 23 For Mothers and Babies, Birth to Weaning! Weekly sign up www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca/family-place/ familyplace@ssics.ca 250-537-9176 All Community Services are free of charge
Dad ‘n’ Me Breakfast Summer of ’22
June 29, 2022 by
Saturday morning at Family Place 120 Park Drive (Behind All-Saints Anglican Church) 9:00-11:00 am July 2- August 20 Come for breakfast, play with your kids and meet with other dads. Weekly Sign up www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca/family-place/ 250-537-9176 familyplace@ssics.ca All Salt Spring Island Community Services are free
Spotlight – Child, Youth, and Family Services
June 17, 2022 by
Located across a range of sites, Child, Youth and Family Services of SSICS represents a broad array of programs and services well integrating into the community. Locations include the Main Building at 268 Fulford-Ganges, The Core-Inn Youth Drop-In and Youth Services at 134 McPhillips Ave, Family Place on Park Drive, GISS, Outer Gulf Islands, RCMP […]
Housing and Employment Crisis – How to Help
June 17, 2022 by
It’s not news that Salt Spring Island is facing a housing crisis growing increasingly urgent and contributing to a heightened labour shortage on Salt Spring Island. SSICS has not been immune to the impacts of these challenges and is facing an unprecedented number of vacant positions within the agency. Lack of housing is increasingly cited […]
