Richmond Children First works with people and organizations to make Richmond a great place to raise children by:

• Making it easier for families to find out about programs and activities
• Working together to meet the needs of young children and their families
• Raising awareness about the importance of the early years

Workshops and Events

• Brown Bag ECD Learning Series presents:
  ENHANCING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

  Thursday, January 26th, 2012
  12:30 - 2:30
  Richmond City Hall

  In this workshop we will examine our own families of origin and the values and beliefs that shape us, and explore families in Canadian culture today. We will look at the stages of the family life cycle; identify the various factors that affect families; and consider strategies to build positive relationships with parents and caregivers. Please register at richmondchildrenfirst@shaw.ca. Information: PDF 137KB or call 604-241-4035.

  SAVE THE DATE:
  February 23: Making Referrals Effectively
  March 29: Understanding Family Diversity

What's New

• GROWING TOGETHER: A Guide to Help Your Child Grow and Learn

  Richmond Children First is pleased to announce the release of the 2nd edition of Growing Together: A Guide to Help Your Child Grow and Learn-a great resource for parents, caregivers and staff who work with young children and their families. This 2nd edition includes 3 new chapters - Welcoming Your New Baby, Active Children and Getting Ready for Kindergarten. View a copy here. Copies can be ordered online or by emailing richmondchildrenfirst@shaw.ca.

  The Chinese version of the 2nd edition of Growing Together: A Guide to Help Your Child Grow and Learn will be available in January 2012.