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Parents & Community

Schools are at the heart of every community, serving as centres for education, recreation, and social connection. In the Abbotsford School District, we cultivate strong partnerships with a wide range of agencies and organizations dedicated to supporting student success. These collaborations reflect our community’s deep commitment to education and the future of our children. Below, you'll find a variety of resources that may be helpful to your family. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school counsellor, youth care worker, principal, middle or high school mental health clinician, or one of our community partners.

 

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Community Supports for Families of Students with Diverse Abilities

Dental Information for the Elementary Schools in Abbotsford

Many families do not have private dental insurance, but they may be eligible to apply for the following programs.

UBC School Poster Dental Program Referral for Schools (Fraser Health Form) Medical Consent UBC Dentistry Form

Educational Links

Exploitation, Gang Involvement, and Criminal Activity

  • AbbyPD Pathways – The Abbotsford Police Department’s PATHWAYS program (for 12 to 19 years of age) offers services to youth and young adults identified as being at-risk for gang-participation or other criminal activities. The intent is to divert these individuals away from the criminal lifestyle.
  • Archway – Youth Education Support is for youth ages 12 to 18 who are engaging in high-risk behaviors (i.e., shoplifting, gang violence, etc.). A committee will decide if they get accepted or if other referrals are a better support.
  • Archway Stop Exploiting Youth – Supporting Abbotsford youth (12 to 18 years of age) who are sexually exploited or at high risk of sexual exploitation.

Financial Supports for Loss of Wages, etc.

General Community Supports and Supports for Early Learning

  • Abby EarlyYears
  • Archway Community Services provides a wide variety of programs and services including multi-cultural services, programs for young children, seniors and many more.
  • BC 211 British Columbia – Comprehensive resource listing by category. Phone option available for resourcing and referrals, including crisis response 

Options When Facing Food Scarcity or Housing

  • Abbotsford Food Bank (Archway Community Services) 33914 Essendene Ave. 604-859-5749, Monday – Thursday, 9:30 – 12:00 (proof of address, Picture ID, and care cards required). In addition to food distribution, in partnership with Archway Community Services and other amazing people, AFB offers our guests free dental care at our on-site clinic, kids’ soccer camps, seasonal fresh produce, special Christmas Hampers, and other exciting programs.
  • Action-oriented Community Collaborative for Equitable Services & Supports – Abbotsford ACCESS is an initiative of the City of Abbotsford’s Housing, Homelessness and Community Development team to enhance collaboration between local stakeholders, which include not-for-profit organizations, local government, health care, educational institutions, law enforcement and business.
  • The Meal Centre (Salvation Army – Centre of Hope) - 34081 Gladys Ave.  604-852-9305 – Lunches and perishables available daily, 12-1pm, seven days a week.
  • MCC Fraser Valley Rental Assistance Program – Help with securing stable housing, avoid utility disconnection/re-connect utilities, build financial literacy skills, connect clients with other community resources.
  • Youth Shelter - Cyrus Centre – Shelter beds for youth up to 24 years. Walk-in 2616 Ware Street, Phone #: 604-859-5773 (24/7).

Supporting Mental Health and Wellness

Supporting New Immigrant Families

  • Archway – Archway Community Services offers 90+ programs for community members in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Langley as well as an international program in India.
  • Google Translate – Translation App
  • Storybooks Canada – a free open educational resource that promotes literacy and language learning in homes, schools, and communities. 
  • SWIS- Settlement Workers in Schools- Support for new immigrant families with school-aged children.
  • Talking Points – Communicate with the school in your home language to build strong partnerships all year long.

Tutors

Violence in the Home

Additional Resources

  • Abbotsford Options for Sexual Health Clinic
  • Abbotsford Public Health Unit provides information on child health, growth, and development, as well as services which include screening, assessment, referrals, immunizations, communicable disease control, and access to resource materials. They also offer prenatal and postnatal services, as well as programs that focus on health promotion.
  • Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
  • City of Abbotsford – Parks, Recreation & Culture 604-859-3134
  • Fraser Health Virtual Care allows individuals to speak to a registered nurse or dietitian by calling 1-800-314-0999.
  • Fraser Valley Regional Library
  • Insuremykids® Accident Insurance offers protection against the unexpected costs of injury from accidents and is especially valuable for families who:
    • do not have medical or dental plans,
    • have limited plans, as it may help supplement health and dental benefits, or
    • have active children who enjoy sports and outdoor activities.
  • Our Kids Health – Evidence-based children's health info for diverse families on social media from a network of trusted health professionals. This evidence-based health information is translated and adapted to help you make the right decisions for yours and your family's health.
  • United Way BC Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley has been helping people in the Lower Mainland for more than 80 years. Working with over 150 community partners, we fund over 300 programs each year to create a better future for children, families and seniors.

Community Childcare Information