Latest News & Events For Children And Families

Latest News

Ages and Stages Day is Here!

Ages and Stages Day is Here!

Ages and Stages Spring Clinic is coming Thursday May 1st, Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd, 2025. Sign up now to reserve your spot to get a snapshot of your child’s development and connect to early years professionals. “Check Early Check Often” – that’s a key...

FANs AGM, Have Your Say!

FANs AGM, Have Your Say!

Join Us for FAN’s Annual General Meeting! The Family Action Network (FAN) invites you to our Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. 📍 Location: 1060 Eldorado Street, Trail, BC💻 Virtual Option: Join us via Microsoft Teams At this...

Upcoming Family Events

Upcoming Events

Apr
26
Sat
2025
12:15 pm Public Skate with Canucks Alumni... @ Trail Memorial Centre
Public Skate with Canucks Alumni... @ Trail Memorial Centre
Apr 26 @ 12:15 pm
Public Skate with Canucks Alumni & Mascot @ Trail Memorial Centre
This Saturday, April 26 at 12:15 p.m., join us at the Trail Memorial Centre for a FREE public skating session with Vancouver Canucks alumni and the one and only mascot, Fin! Don’t miss out on[...]
Apr
30
Wed
2025
1:00 pm Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Apr 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Event Info What is it? Join the Library for Lego Building Fun When: Every Wednesday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Where it Happens: Rossland Public Library, 2180 Columbia Avenue, Rossland BC Ages: 0-12 Cost: Free[...]
May
1
Thu
2025
10:00 am Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Building Beautiful Babies (Prenatal-12 Months) @ Trail United Church | Trail | British Columbia | Canada
Event Info What is it? A DROP IN pregnancy outreach program that offers support, information and resources for pregnant women, new mothers (with babies up to 12 months) and families. Weekly groups with lunch and guest[...]
May
2
Fri
2025
11:00 am Books & Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Books & Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Books & Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
What is it? Books and Babies is back at the Rossland Public Library! Join Lynn for stories and songs for your little ones from 11:00am to 11:30am every Friday starting October 22nd! We have been[...]
11:00 am Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
What is it? Books and Babies is back at the Rossland Public Library! Join Lynn for stories and songs for your little ones from 11:00am to 11:30am every Friday starting October 22nd! We have been[...]
May
7
Wed
2025
1:00 pm Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Event Info What is it? Join the Library for Lego Building Fun When: Every Wednesday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Where it Happens: Rossland Public Library, 2180 Columbia Avenue, Rossland BC Ages: 0-12 Cost: Free[...]
5:00 pm Healing our Spirits Circle (Ages... @ Trail FAIR Society
Healing our Spirits Circle (Ages... @ Trail FAIR Society
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Healing our Spirits Circle (Ages 15+) @ Trail FAIR Society | Trail | British Columbia | Canada
Event Info What is it? Traditional healing circle for mental health and substance use for anyone 15years and up. At the Trail United Church, 1300 Pine Avenue in Trail. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays[...]
May
8
Thu
2025
10:00 am Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Building Beautiful Babies (Prenatal-12 Months) @ Trail United Church | Trail | British Columbia | Canada
Event Info What is it? A DROP IN pregnancy outreach program that offers support, information and resources for pregnant women, new mothers (with babies up to 12 months) and families. Weekly groups with lunch and guest[...]

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY ACTION NETWORK

Your hub for family resources in the Lower Columbia Region

The Family Action Network, your hub for Family Resources in the Lower Columbia Region, respectfully acknowledges that we live, work, learn and play on the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt (Sngaytskstx), Syilx (Okanagan), Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Peoples and give our gratitude to the ancestors and keepers of this land who have walked here before us.  We also acknowledge the many Metis and Inuit families who make this region their home today.

Family Action Network Newsletter

Stay up to date on what’s happening for families in the Lower Columbia region of beautiful British Columbia. We now have more specific newsletter lists that are tailored towards the different Ages & Stages of your child for you to choose from. Sign up today!

 

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Check Early Check Often

Early Childhood Development Screening for All Children 0-6

The early years (from birth to age 6) are an important time in your child’s life. How your child plays, learns, speaks and acts provides important clues about their development. As a parent or caregiver, you are the ‘expert’ about your child, as you spend the most time with them and understand them. When you know what typical milestones are for a child at a certain age, you have a way to track their development and recognize whether there are any concerns.

The Family Action Network (FAN) has produced this video, featuring the voices of parents, early childhood professionals and community leaders to give information on the importance of checking your child’s development ‘early and often’ through the early years period.

 

Check Early Check Often

Early Childhood Development Screening for All Children 0-6

The early years (from birth to age 6) are an important time in your child’s life. How your child plays, learns, speaks and acts provides important clues about their development. As a parent or caregiver, you are the ‘expert’ about your child, as you spend the most time with them and understand them. When you know what typical milestones are for a child at a certain age, you have a way to track their development and recognize whether there are any concerns.

The Family Action Network (FAN) has produced this video, featuring the voices of parents, early childhood professionals and community leaders to give information on the importance of checking your child’s development ‘early and often’ through the early years period.

 

Ages and Stages Clinic

Come and check your child’s development at an upcoming spring or fall Ages and Stages Clinic. Early childhood professionals are available for free during the event. The fall clinic is pre registration only.  For more information, email coordinator@familyactionnetwork.ca or call FAN at 1-855-368-3707.

Children develop at their own pace. Information provided here is a guide. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider, Public Health Nurse or call the Family Action Network at 1-855-368-3707.

Family Action Newsletter

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