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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.

Insuremykids® Accident Insurance
For your convenience, we’ve made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident insurance through the Insuremykids® Accident Insurance program.

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.

For complete plan details, please visit insuremykids.com.

Community Childcare Information

Community Supports for Families of Students with Diverse Abilities

Educational Links

Financial Supports for Loss of Wages, etc.

General Community Supports and Supports for Early Learning

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)
  • 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)
  • Food Rack (Salvation Army – Centre of Hope) - 34081 Gladys Ave.  604-852-9305, lunches and perishables available daily, 12-1 (Monday to Saturday) 

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.
  • 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.
  • SayHi - Translation App
  • Storybooks Canada - a free open educational resource that promotes literacy and language learning in homes, schools, and communities. 

Violence in the home

Exploitation, gang involvement, criminal activity

  • Archway Stop Exploiting Youth - Supporting Abbotsford youth (12 to 18 years of age) who are sexually exploited or at high risk of sexual exploitation.
  • 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 - 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.