"The Mount Pleasant Family Centre's programs comprise an incredibly affordable, high-quality community resource. The expert staff and professionally led programs are a shining example of best practices in support of family health, connections, and opportunity for low-income and established families alike."
"I am a first time mom and so happy to come here to meet other moms and play and learn together. Thank you to the great staff."
"I feel really supported and understood as a parent and my children can play happily! Thank you!"
"Mount Pleasant Family Centre have great services for parents and children - ABC class, parent programmes. Really doing good; staff very nice. Thanks!"
"It gives me a place to come to meet other mums, a place for my son to play and learn - it's a great community space."
"The staff are amazing! So warm and friendly and always there to greet you with a smile! And the space is beautiful - inspiring, creative, and always a new adventure for the littles. SUCH a great place!"
"Best playgroup and staff in Vancouver. I come twice a week and it has been a lifesaver with two children. The staff and programs are extremely helpful when I am having parenting challenges and issues I am dealing with - sleep, behavior, eating, development, etc. I have made friends with other parents and feel more like I live in a community of support. My very active child also thrives in this environment and is always excited to come. I don't know what I would do without it!"
"This wonderful place with the truly engaged and involved staff has been singularly instrumental in helping me raise my pre-school aged child for the last three years. As a lonely immigrant, I would have been oftentimes LOST without this place."
"It has rejuvenated me on numerous occasions. It has reminded me that we live in a strong, thriving community. I have always felt supported from the very moment I walked in the door. I feel love here. I have learned a lot about the kind of parent I want to be from the guidance of the Family Centre. It makes my kids happy, it makes me feel happy."
"The Family Centre is my happy place where my girls and I feel completely at home. We love you all!"
"My children are 8 and 3 years old. I’ve been coming to the Mt. Pleasant Family Drop in for nearly 7 years. It has become a regular part of my routine; usually I visit twice a week – as a way of introducing structure to my kids, to meet new people, and especially for moral support. I absolutely love coming for the camaraderie of other mothers going through similar stages with their kids. I’ve gained invaluable insights from taking parenting courses. And the staff are wonderful! I always feel welcome and refreshed when I leave!"
"The Centre lets me know that we’re not the only ones out there who are working through some of the challenges with being a new parent."
"Thanks. You have made my early years with this little boy wonderful."
"The Family Centre has been a supportive, interesting place for my grandson and me, his daytime caregiver. The staff and program are inclusive, welcoming, and educational."
"When we were looking for a new place to live one of the criteria was that it had to be in walking distance to the Family Centre."
"Each of you is a special part of our 'Home Away from Home'. Watching each of you put your hearts & souls into your work inspires me to do the same... to be the best mom I can be even in the hard moments."
"I SO appreciate all of your love and support especially since Oliver has been born. When I think of the world I want Julia & Oliver to grow up in, it’s the kind of world that you all have created at the Family Centre; a world filled with love, caring, joy, laughter. A place of respect where everyone does their best to follow the rules so all can enjoy together."
“We wanted to let you know how much we’ve appreciated the centre and the loving, caring and nurturing environment you provide. What a great asset this neighbourhood has!”
"Thank you for all you do for the children and for the parents. MPFCS has been my sunshine through my new role as a parent."
"It’s never too early to start thinking about this stuff."
"My two year old daughter was having a tantrum. She stopped herself and started singing the 'Family FUNdamentals program song'."
"When I think back upon the 1st time I stepped foot inside the Family Centre I see how much I had to learn about parenting, patience and love. Now, 5 years later, I leave Vancouver a better mom and person because of you al! I will never forget your kindness and caring."
"My kids learned social skills in the program. I am so grateful for this incredible resource in our community. The staff is amazing and the activities are very engaging and developmentally appropriate. This community has been so valuable to my family during these formative years."
"The Family Centre has been a truly valued asset to me and my two grandchildren. It has been a help to our physical, emotional and cognitive experience. Without it a great part of our life together would be missing."

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