Children & Families
Find information for children and families in Burnaby and the surrounding areas.
We're working closely with service providers to keep these guides updated, however information provided here may quickly change. Contact us if your organization is listed here and needs information updated, or if your organization would like to be included in our guides.
Visit the City of Burnaby for information on City services, programs and facilities.
BC Centre for Ability
2805 Kingsway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-451-5511
Early Intervention programs and services for children with confirmed or suspected developmental delay or disability. Serves families living in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI)
#130 – 4946 Canada Way, Burnaby
Phone: 604-299-7851
Email: reception@gobaci.com
Provides services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Provides accessible childcare, respite care and an early intervention Infant Development Program for children 0 to 3.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
City of Burnaby Adapted Activities
Phone: 604-294-7904
Email: laura.mcgrath@burnaby.ca
Supports inclusive and accessible recreation activities for children, youth, and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Family Life
#101 - 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-659-2200
Email: bfl_info@burnabyfamilylife.org
Offers various drop-in family resource programs where children learn through play while parents and caregivers can meet other families and learn about additional community resources.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Brentwood House
2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-299-5778
Email: info@bbyservices.ca
South House
#100 – 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-431-0400
Email: receptiona@burnabynh.ca
Offers Family Place drop-in programs for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Schools StrongStart BC Early Learning Centres
Free drop-in program for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 located within certain elementary schools in Burnaby. Runs from September to May. Children need to register before their first session.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Cameray Child & Family Services
2038 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-436-9449
Email: admin@cameray.ca
Supports children, youth, and families living in Burnaby and New Westminster through counselling, education, outreach and advocacy. Various free drop-in group programs and events are part of the Early Years Parent Support Program.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
East Burnaby Family Place
9887 Cameron Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-512-1100
Email: ebfp@shaw.ca
Offers parent and child drop-in programs for children aged 0-5 on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Spirit of the Children Society
#201 - 768 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-524-9113
Email: reception@sotcs.ca
An Indigenous non-profit society serving Indigenous families living in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Hlúlú drop-in programs offered at Burnaby, New Westminster and Port Coquitlam locations focus on traditional teachings.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Family Life
#101 - 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-659-2205
Email: bfl_info@burnabyfamilylife.org
Family Life Education programs include an 'Immigrant Family Support Group' and 'Parenting for Immigrants' for newcomer families with young and school-aged children. Free childcare is available during these programs.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Schools Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
6098 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-296-6936
Offers language-specific settlement support to immigrant and refugee families and students. The District Welcome Centre serves as a first contact for newcomer students and their families new to Burnaby.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
MOSAIC
Main Office: 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
Phone: 604-254-9626
Email: info@mosaicbc.org
Family Centre: #315 - 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-438-8214
Email: family.centre.reception@mosaicbc.org
Provides a wide variety of services and programs for newcomers in many languages. Family support workers can help every member of the family with one-on-one or group support. The MOSAIC Family Centre runs programs specifically for permanent resident and refugee families with children aged 0-14.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Parent Support Services Society BC
#330 - 3665 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-1616
Email: office@parentsupportbc.ca
Offers free in-person and online Parenting Support Groups in several languages in addition to English. In-person groups meet in Burnaby, New Westminster or Vancouver.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
#306 - 4980 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-436-1025
Toll-free: 1-888-436-1025
Email: againstviolence@vlmfss.ca
Helpline:
Phone: 236-865-1194
Email: help@vlmfss.ca
Offers free, confidential, and culturally responsive services to women and children who are victims of family, gender-based, and/or intimate partner violence. Emotional support services are provided in various languages to better help immigrants, refugees, visible minorities, and those without immigration status
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Family Life
#101 - 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-659-2200
Email: bfl_info@burnabyfamilylife.org
Family Life Education programs include various parenting support and group programs for families with children. Free childcare is available during these programs.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Cameray Child & Family Services
Administration/Programming Office: 2038 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby
Counseling Program Office: #203 – 5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-436-9449
Admin: admin@cameray.ca
Counseling: info@cameray.ca
Supports children, youth, and families living in Burnaby and New Westminster through counselling, education, outreach and advocacy. Free programs, workshops, and events.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Family Services of Greater Vancouver - Early Childhood Community Consultant
#200 - 601 6th Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-731-4951
Email: aolson@fsgv.ca
Provides free in-home and community-based consultations to Burnaby parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5 to help them understand early childhood development, mental health, play-based learning and much more.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Kids Help Phone
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
Get support from crisis responders and counsellors 24/7. Services available in multiple languages.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
#200 - 7342 Winston St, Burnaby
Phone: 604-255-7955
Helpline (Call & Text): 604-255-7999
Toll-free: 855-255-7999
Email: admin@postpartum.org
Offers free support groups, resources, and a support phone/text line for expecting families and new parents with children aged 0-3.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Parent Support Services Society BC
#330 - 3665 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver
Office: 604-669-1616
Toll free: 1-855-474-9777
Email: office@parentsupportbc.ca
Kinship Care Support Line: 604-558-4740
Email: kinshipcare@parentsupportbc.ca
Offers free support circles, workshops and support phone lines for parents and grandparents and others raising a relative's child. Services offered in several languages in addition to English.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
North House: 4908 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-5444
Email: northinfo@burnabynh.ca
South House: #100 - 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-431-0400
Email: receptiona@burnabynh.ca
Brentwood House: 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-299-5778
Email: info@bbyservices.ca
Provides parenting resources and virtual events for families with children agred 0-12. The Family Outreach program also supports families via phone check-ins, grocery/food assistance, and by connecting them to other resources.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Child Care Resource and Referral (YMCA)
4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-1109
Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Provides information and referrals for families searching for childcare. They can also offer assistance with applying for the Affordable Child Care Benefit and Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative. Their Early Learning Resource Library is available for parents and others to borrow toys, games, puzzles and more.