Latest News & Events For Children And Families

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It takes a village!

It takes a village!

Want to make a real difference for families in your community? We’re launching a new pilot project to offer short-term respite support to local parents and we need 3 incredible volunteers to make it happen! Just 2 hours a week can help a parent rest, recharge, and...

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team This Fall

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team This Fall

Are you passionate about youth engagement, creativity, and community connection? The Family Action Network (FAN) is hiring for two exciting roles to support our work with young people across the Lower Columbia region. 1. Youth Project Assistant – Inclusive...

Upcoming Family Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
10
Thu
2025
10:00 am Curious Creatives (Ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
Curious Creatives (Ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Curious Creatives (Ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Curious Creatives Ages: 3-5 Time: 10-11am (Thursdays) July 3rd to August 14th 2025
Jul
11
Fri
2025
10:00 am Amazing Artists (Ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
Amazing Artists (Ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Amazing Artists (Ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Amazing Artists!! Ages: 6-8 Time: 10-11am (Fridays) July 4th to August 15th 2025
2:00 pm Extraordinary Explorers (Ages 9-12) @ Trail Library
Extraordinary Explorers (Ages 9-12) @ Trail Library
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Extraordinary Explorers (Ages 9-12) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Extraordinary Explorers Ages: 9-12 Time: 2-330pm (Fridays) July 4th to August 15th 2025
Jul
15
Tue
2025
10:00 am Story Seekers (ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
Story Seekers (ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Seekers (ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Story Seekers Ages: 6-8 Time: 10-11am (Tuesdays) July 8th to August 12th 2025
Jul
16
Wed
2025
10:00 am Diligent Designer (ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
Diligent Designer (ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Diligent Designer (ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Diligent Designer Ages: 9-12 Time: 10-11am (Wednesdays) July 2nd to August 13th 2025
2:00 pm Language Lovers (ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
Language Lovers (ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Language Lovers (ages 6-8) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Language Lovers Ages: 6-8 Time: 2-330pm (Wednesdays) July 2nd to August 13th 2025
5:00 pm Healing our Spirits Circle (Ages... @ Trail FAIR Society
Healing our Spirits Circle (Ages... @ Trail FAIR Society
Jul 16 @ 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[...]
Jul
17
Thu
2025
10:00 am Curious Creatives (Ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
Curious Creatives (Ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Curious Creatives (Ages 3-5) @ Trail Library
BC Summer Reading Club – Colour Your Summer!!! Group: Curious Creatives Ages: 3-5 Time: 10-11am (Thursdays) July 3rd to August 14th 2025

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!

 

Please select your FAN newsletter list(s):

By subscribing, I acknowledge becoming an Honorary Member of FAN, with limited voting rights at the AGM, no fees, and the ability to withdraw anytime. For more on this or to withdraw from your honorary membership, please email info@familyactionnetwork.ca.

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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

Please select your FAN newsletter list(s):

By subscribing, I acknowledge becoming an Honorary Member of FAN, with limited voting rights at the AGM, no fees, and the ability to withdraw anytime. For more on this or to withdraw from your honorary membership, please email info@familyactionnetwork.ca.