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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...

Add Your Voice

Add Your Voice

Thank you for being a part of the Family Action Network. With the support of a Redi Grant, we are working towards better understanding the challenges and successes that primary aged kids, along with their parents and guardians, are experiencing across our region. And...

Upcoming Family Events

Upcoming Events

Jun
19
Thu
2025
10:00 am Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
Jun 19 @ 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[...]
Jun
20
Fri
2025
11:00 am Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Jun 20 @ 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[...]
12:00 pm Pride Month Celebration (all ages) @ Rossland Library
Pride Month Celebration (all ages) @ Rossland Library
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Pride Month Celebration (all ages) @ Rossland Library
Pride Month Celebration at the Rossland Library! FRIDAY, June 20 | 12:00 – 4:30 PM Inside & Outside the Rossland Public LibraryCome celebrate Pride Month with a vibrant afternoon of fun, creativity, and community for[...]
Jun
25
Wed
2025
9:30 am Muffins & Munchkins (0-6 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Muffins & Munchkins (0-6 Yrs) @ Trail United Church
Jun 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Muffins & Munchkins (0-6 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[...]
4:00 pm Trail Indigenous Family Gatherin... @ United Church, Trail BC
Trail Indigenous Family Gatherin... @ United Church, Trail BC
Jun 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
​​ Event Info What is it? We invite you to come participate in ​Ceremony, drumming, Indigenous stories and crafts, beading, moccasin making, and much more. Lunch or dinner will be provided. When:  The fourth Wednesday[...]
5:30 pm Comic Workshop Series! (Ages 16+) @ Rossland Museum
Comic Workshop Series! (Ages 16+) @ Rossland Museum
Jun 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Comic Workshop Series! (Ages 16+) @ Rossland Museum
What is it? 16+ Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Cool art workshops aren’t just for the kids! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is excited to present a 3-Session, 16+ Comic Workshop Series with[...]
Jun
26
Thu
2025
10:00 am Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
Building Beautiful Babies (Prena... @ Trail United Church
Jun 26 @ 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[...]
Jun
27
Fri
2025
11:00 am Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Books and Babies (0-30 months) @ Rossland Library
Jun 27 @ 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):

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.