The Family Education & Support Centre

03/09/2026

Grateful for our community to support the local Farm Workers. We are looking for your support for our upcoming event Saturday March 29 at the Greg Moore Youth Center in partnership with City of Maple Ridge and amazing agencies- we need unused gifts and cutlery for the food. We are also accepting donations via Canada Help https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-family-education-and-support-centre/- make sure to enter that the donation it’s for the Temporary Farm workers’ event. Bikes for Farm Workers BC Jornadas Migrantes

03/05/2026

Wishing all those celebrating a colourful and joy filled Holi !

02/18/2026

The evening of February 17th marks the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak to all those in the community observing 🌙!

02/18/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 🏮🐎🧧! Participants in our The Family Leaf Drop In program did some artwork to celebrate "The Year of the Horse".

02/17/2026

Empower Your Child This Spring Break! ✨

Is your child ready to discover their special inner qualities? Our I Am Awesome! Spring Camp helps young individuals build confidence, manage stress, and learn how to be a great friend.

Camp Highlights:Communication styles, triggers, and inner strengths.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8am–12pm.
Ages 6-8: March 16th–19th, 2026.
Ages 9-10: March 23rd–26th, 2026.
Price: $86 per child.

📍 Location: The Family Education & Support Centre, Maple Ridge.

Limited spots available! Register now:
📞 (604) 467-6055 📧 reg@familyed.ca 🌐 familyed.bc.ca

02/17/2026

Men’s Anger Management
Take Control of Your Future 👊

Are you looking to stop aggressive behavior and add balance to your life? Our Men’s Anger Management course gives you the tools to understand the anger cycle and set healthy boundaries.

Learn: Recognizing triggers and alternative methods of expression.

When: Sundays, March 1-22, 2026 (9am - 2pm).
Where: The Family Education and Support Centre, Maple Ridge.
Price: $90.

Register Now: 📞 (604) 467-6055 📧 reg@familyed.ca

02/15/2026

02/04/2026

Thank you so much to the Maple Ridge Community Foundation for your generous donation to the programs and services at our agency.

President Kevin Nosworthy and Secretary Siusan Kenney presented the The Family Education & Support Centre with a cheque earlier this month.

The Family Education & Support Centre offers programming for parents and caregivers, providing many information and discussion based groups designed to support the unique needs of families in our community.

We're so proud to support the important work they're doing!

01/27/2026

Join FVRL - Maple Ridge Public Library for their annual celebration of Family Literacy Day! 🎈 WINTER FUN FAIR! 🎈 Face Painting! 🤡Popcorn! 🍿 Character Photo Opportunities with STORM TROOPERS & PRINCESS BELLE! 📸 Games! 🎰 Prizes! Community Resources! 📱 Entertainment by Academy of Performing Arts and Dunvegan Dance Academy All are welcome.

Join us for our annual celebration of Family Literacy Day! 🎈 WINTER FUN FAIR! 🎈 Face Painting! 🤡Popcorn! 🍿 Character Photo Opportunities with STORM TROOPERS & PRINCESS BELLE! 📸 Games! 🎰 Prizes! Community Resources! 📱 Entertainment by Academy of Performing Arts and Dunvegan Dance Academy All are welcome.

01/07/2026

🌍 Multicultural HUB — starting this Wednesday! 🌍

New to the community? The Multicultural HUB is a safe, welcoming space at the Maple Ridge Library where you can share your newcomer journey, ask questions, and speak with someone who is there to listen, help, and guide you.

Our Community Connectors can help connect you with local resources and offer advice tailored to your needs—whether you’re looking for work, services, English classes, schools, health care, or community activities.

📅 Starts Wednesday, January 7
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Maple Ridge Library
💬 Free, drop-in, everyone welcome

You don’t have to navigate your new home alone—we’re here to help. 🤍

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/03/2025

🧸 Thank You, Partners, for Kicking Off Our Christmas Hampers! 🎁

We are excited to acknowledge the tremendous success of the toy drive efforts that are helping to fill our Christmas Hampers, thanks to our incredible community partners!

🐴https://www.facebook.com/LittleDonkeyBurritos: Thank you for organizing this fantastic Toy Drive! Your initiative is bringing so much joy and helping us gather gifts for the children on our Hamper list.

🤝 https://www.facebook.com/RidgeMeadowsChamber: We appreciate your essential support in amplifying our message! Thank you for helping share the impact of our Hamper program.

This collaboration ensures we can provide gifts for the children on our list