Our Programs
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For current schedules, registration and cancellations, check Facebook before attending or call (506) 633-2182.
Playgroups
Playgroup is a place for playing with friends, enjoying a healthy snack, making crafts, listening to stories and singing songs! Each location is a safe and welcoming space for parents, caregivers and children (newborn to six years old) to come together with other families to have fun! French Playgroup is part of our Playgroup programming.
Prenatal
Prenatal classes for moms to be and their support people. Join us in a relaxing and comfortable environment to learn about your changing body and developing baby, a chance to connect with other moms to be and share your experiences.
Postnatal
Postnatal class is for first time moms and their babies ages birth to one year. Spend some quality time with baby and chat with other new moms about this new chapter in your lives. We cover topics like feeding your baby, keeping your little one safe, self care, and more.
Parenting
We know there is no “right” way to parent. For this reason, we offer Parenting Programs to help parents focus on their strengths. As a result, you will find positive ways to raise happy, healthy children.
Community Kitchen
Food, family, and new friends! Learn how to plan, prepare, and cook frugal meals with your family. Also, meet new people and share favourite recipes. This program is for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children ages birth to six years.
Wellness
We want you to live your best life! Our Wellness programs support parents and children through physical activity, creativity, healthy connections, nutrition and self-care. Build small habits that support your physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. Our Walking program is part of Wellness.
The SJFRC makes a positive impact on many lives each year. Parents and caregivers of children from prenatal to age six can take part in many programs and services.
The Family Resource Centre works alongside other non-profit, businesses and government organizations to provide services and resources to families with preschool-aged children in our community. Through these partnerships we are able to work together on projects specifically designed and focused on giving the best start to our city’s most vulnerable.
General Questions
Our main Centre is located at 211 Wentworth Street, Saint John, NB. Please visit our Locations page for our outreach locations and coordinator information.
We serve expecting parents and families/ caregivers/grandparents with children up to the age of 6 years. We have a special focus on vulnerable families, which can include low-income or isolated families, who also may be affected by homelessness, food insecurity, unemployment, mental health challenges and/or have limited access to transportation and cultural resources.
We are open Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 4 pm and Friday from 9 am – 12 pm. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
NOTE: The Centre follows the same schedule as schools in the region. This means we are closed when schools are closed, such as during March Break, Summer Break, Holiday / New Year Break., Federal and Provincial Holidays, and storm closures.
All of our programs and activities are free of charge, with the exception of some outings. We can offer financial support to those who may need it to alleviate the cost of those specific activities.
Please visit the main FRC Facebook page for current program schedules, registration information and coordinator contacts. Follow the registration instructions for the program you would like to attend.
Yes, there is! We can offer free bus passes to and from our programs for those who may need them.
Our programs and activities require the parent/ guardian and/or grandparent to stay present with the child while at the Centre and/or any of our Outreach Sites
This is great! We are always looking for volunteers to help us out here at the Centre. We typically seek volunteers in the following areas:
- Support programs and services
- Administration
- Special events
- Nutrition
- Family presentations
- Music and art
- Fundraising
- Becoming a member of our Board of Directors
We invite you to come and talk to us about becoming a volunteer! Please send us your resume and how you would like to assist us by emailing admin@frc-crfsaintjohn.com
This is great news and a great way to contribute to helping ensure we can continue to provide services. Donations typically accepted here at the Centre include:
- Monetary donations (Charitable receipts provided) and/or Grocery/Gas Gift Certificates.
- Baby care package items (diapers, wipes, baby clothing, etc.)
- New mother care package items (dry shampoo, nipple cream, baby carrier, sleep swaddles, nursing clothes/pyjamas, etc.)
- Post-It-Notes, Pens/Pencils, Paper Clips, White-Out)Office supplies (Photo Copy Paper, White Envelopes, Lg. Brown Envelopes, Elastics/Staples,
- Cleaning & household supplies (All Purpose Cleaner, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Garbage Bags, Liquid Hand Soap, Dish Detergent, Baby Wipes, Lysol Wipes, Windex, Toilet Paper)
- Craft supplies (construction paper, stickers, pompoms, craft paints, googly eggs, etc.)
- Squeeze Pouches, etc.)/Individual Yogurt Cups, Cheese Sticks, Individual Apple Sauces, Snack items (Crackers, Kids Fish Crackers, Nut-Free Granola Bars and Fruits.
If you are interested in making a donation, please call 506-633-2182 or email admin@frc-crfsaintjohn.com.