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Welcome to the Abbotsford Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) Resource Finder—a centralized hub designed to support both families and child care providers in our community. Whether you’re seeking child care options, professional development, or community services, our resource finder connects you to the tools and information you need.
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Fraser Health – Abbotsford Public Health Unit

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Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society

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Helpline for Children

310-1234 (no area code needed)

When it concerns child abuse, anyone can call the Helpline for Children … anytime, day or night. Simply dial “310-1234” (no area code needed).

For emergencies outside office hours (8:30-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) call us 24-hours at:

  • Vancouver, the North Shore & Richmond: 604 660-4927
  • Lower Mainland from Burnaby & Delta in the west to Maple Ridge and Langley in the east: 604 660-8180
  • Rest of the province: 1 800 663-9122

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Ministry of Child Youth Mental Health (CYMH) – Abbotsford

Mornings are recommended as there is more capacity.

In the event of a mental health crisis, call the START program 1-844-782-7811) (1-844-START-11) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm to avoid a trip to the hospital.

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Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) – Abbotsford

  • Resources
  • Intake & Investigation (Child Protection)
  • Adoptions
  • Youth Justice
  • Youth Team
  • Protective Family Service Team

Phone available 24/7

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Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) – Abbotsford Children and Youth with Special Needs

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New Beginnings Young Parent Program

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Parent Lending Library

CCRR has developed a parent lending library containing book bags. Abbotsford parents can borrow a total of 2 items at one time, for a maximum of 2 weeks each time. Please call our office at 604-850-7934 to borrow from our parent lending library.

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Sara for Women – Abbotsford

We are a feminist non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women in the Fraser Valley. We promote and support women’s efforts to achieve domestic, political, and social equality.

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Strong Start – School District 34

StrongStart is a free, drop-in early learning program for children (ages 0-5 years) accompanied by a parent or caregiver. There are 13 StrongStart centres in Abbotsford School District:

  • Alexander Elementary
  • Community Aboriginal Centre
  • Clearbrook Elementary
  • Dormick Park Elementary
  • Dr. T.A. Swift Elementary
  • Godson Elementary
  • Harry Sayers Elementary
  • John Maclure Elementary/Community School
  • Margaret Stenersen Elementary
  • Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre
  • Ten-Broeck Elementary
  • Terry Fox Elementary

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Affordable Child Care Benefit

As of September 1, 2018, the Affordable Child Care Benefit has replaces the Child Care Subsidy. The new funding will help families with the cost of child care, depending on factors like family size, type of care and household income.

The Affordable Child Care Benefit replaces the current Child Care Subsidy on the basis of amendments made to the Child Care Subsidy Regulation.

Parents may be eligible if they…

  • Are a resident of B.C.
  • Are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection
  • Demonstrate financial eligibility. Generally speaking, families that earn up to $111,000 may qualify for funding.
  • Are using an eligible type of child care. Most types of child care are eligible. (licensed group, family or preschool; license-not-required or registered license-not-required; in child’s own home). Child care by a family member who lives with you and licensed occasional child care are not eligible for funding.
  • Working or self-employed
  • Attending school
  • Participating in an employment program
  • Looking for work (only one parent or guardian)
  • Living with a medical condition
  • Have child care recommended by the Ministry of Education and Child Care (MECC)

The Abbotsford CCRR can assist you with:

  • Computer access to the online application process
  • Assistance with the application process
  • Phone access
  • Faxing of paper-based forms
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