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Latest News & Events For Children And Families

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Celebrate Family Day with your Community!

Celebrate Family Day with your Community!

The Family Action Network (FAN), with sponsorship form Teck Trail Operations and Columbia Basin Trust, is thrilled to invite families to a celebration on February 15, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Gym in the Trail Memorial .Centre   Our theme this year is “Together...

Helping Your Teen When They Feel Left Out

Helping Your Teen When They Feel Left Out

Feeling left out is hard, especially for teens. It hurts because teens care a lot about friendships and fitting in. As a parent, you can help them feel better and grow from this. This evening, I watched my child in pain as she struggled to feel included and like she...

Upcoming Family Events

Upcoming Events

Feb
11
Tue
2025
10:30 am Kids Can Cook Tuesdays (3-5yrs) @ Cbal Office
Kids Can Cook Tuesdays (3-5yrs) @ Cbal Office
Feb 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Kids Can Cook Tuesdays (3-5yrs) @ Cbal Office
What is it? Kids learn to cook, ages 3 to 5, must be accompanied with an adult. Please don’t wait to register for this fun program! Priority will be given to new participants, but anyone[...]
11:45 am Mother Goose Song & Rhyme Time (... @ Beaver Valley Library
Mother Goose Song & Rhyme Time (... @ Beaver Valley Library
Feb 11 @ 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Mother Goose Song & Rhyme Time (0-5yrs) @ Beaver Valley Library
Event Info What is it? Beaver Valley Public Library Program. For parents, caregivers, and service providers with children ages newborn to 5 years. Enjoy singing, rhyming, storytelling, and building new friendships. In person and with[...]
Feb
12
Wed
2025
9:30 am Muffins & Munchkins (1-5 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Muffins & Munchkins (1-5 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Feb 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Muffins & Munchkins (1-5 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Event Info What is it? Free Play and Learning Group. Hosted by FAIR. Meet new families, make new friends. Families with children 0-5 years welcome! Registration Required. Space is limited. When: Every Wednesday from 9:30[...]
10:00 am Nobody’s Perfect (0-5 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Nobody’s Perfect (0-5 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Feb 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Nobody's Perfect (0-5 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Event Info What is it? Free Play and Learning Group. Hosted by FAIR. Meet new families, make new friends. Families with children 0-5 years welcome! Registration Required. Space is limited. When: Every Wednesday from 10:00[...]
1:00 pm Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Lego Building (Ages 0-12) @ Rossland Public Library
Feb 12 @ 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
Feb 12 @ 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[...]
Feb
14
Fri
2025
11:00 am Books & Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Books & Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Feb 14 @ 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
Feb 14 @ 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[...]

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):

“Working hard to make our region the best place to raise a child.”

Ages and Stages

Childhood Milestones

Regional Services

Services Directory

Events Calendar

Picnic Fun

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, emial coordinator@familyactionnetwork.ca or call FAN at 1-855-368-3707.

Next Clinic: Novebmer 21st and 22nd, 2024 in Rossland BC BC, 4pm until 7pm on the 21st and 9am until 4pm on the 22nd at Seven Summits Cetnre for Learning.

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):