Approximately half of the individuals BFL serves are from countries other than Canada.
Our FRP programs served clients from 61 different countries of origin, speaking 46 different first languages.
Our pre and postnatal programs served clients speaking 31 different first languages, with 80% non-Canadian born.
Our LINC programs support the early learning and development of children of immigrant families.
This program empowers vulnerable immigrants through one-on-one case management in the client's first language.
Offering individual counselling and a range of therapy groups to women and children who have experienced violence.
This year, 76% of Children's Program clients had a first language other than English.
The FLE programs offered are committed to meeting the diverse needs of parents and families in our community.
All of our licensed child care centres are proudly part of the $10aDay initiative and had 138,389 total service hours last year.

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Activities for children

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Programs and services

Pre and Postnatal Services

Free and confidential programs for expecting and new moms experiencing challenges or barriers.

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Counselling Services

Our counseling services provide therapy to women and children who have experienced abuse and/or violence.

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Child Care and Child-minding

Offering licensed child care services, summer camp and LINC Child-minding programs throughout Burnaby.

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Family Life Education

Innovative support groups and education programs for individuals, parents or caregivers.

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Family Resource Program

These programs facilitate parent-child engagement for families with children aged 0-6 years.

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Moving Ahead Program

A program to assist refugees and immigrants, facing significant barriers to successful settlement and integration.

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Young Parent Program

The program support individuals aged 24 and under with education, housing, social, health, and parenting goals.

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Law Advocacy Program

Providing free and confidential legal information, advocacy and referrals to qualifying residents within certain cities of the Lower Mainland.

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Manifest Program

A program for youth male dedicated to preventing gender-based violence, facilitating healing, and seeking justice through collaborative solutions.

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Every experience, every day is the best one! It is truly the greatest gift to know every day that my child has a safe, healthy, nurturing, fun, and engaging environment to grow and learn.

Licensed Child Care Client Quote
It's had a positive impact on her life and outlook. For her school writing assignment, she has decided to write about becoming an Art Therapist, and how that would benefit kids.

Counselling Client Quote
We can see how well staff care for my child, and it makes it easy to leave her. We also appreciate all the stimulating activities they do. We can already tell she is learning so much.

Licensed Child Care Client Quote
I am happy to see my child interacting, and staff encouraging and teaching him the basic but fundamental rules of play. Seeing my child happy, healthy and safe is invaluable.

Licensed Child Care Client Quote
The best experience in this program is my son starts to separate with me, every week he improves relation with other kids everywhere.

Children’s Program Client Quote
It's ok not to be a perfect parent. Kids are not little versions of us. I need to remember how it was when I was a kid.

Family Life Education Client Quote
Having these drop-in programs and also parenting classes are so beneficial to myself as a parent and also my daughters development. I love meeting and talking to other parents. The coordinators are so helpful with all the different resources.

Family Resource program Client Quote
I appreciate the programs that BFL provides because it has helped me to get involved in the Canadian society, now I am happy and I feel less stress because I know the recreation center, libraries, how to get job etc. Thank you for your support through the programs.

Moving Ahead Program Client Quote
It was really nice to feel like a part of a community.

Pre and Post Natal Services Client Quote
My best experience is teaching English to myself and my son.

LINC Child-Minding Program Client Quote

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Our Community Initiatives

BFL is proud to be the lead agency for community tables addressing complex social issues.

The BIPT works collaboratively with partner organizations and residents to facilitate opportunities for newcomers to engage in their community.

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The Burnaby Together Coalition, operating under the Organizations Against Racism and Hate (OARH) program, embarked on a transformative journey aimed at promoting multiculturalism, addressing racism, and fostering inclusive communities.

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About us

Since 1971, Burnaby Family Life has been offering quality community social services in Burnaby and in neighbouring communities, too. We’re building on that tradition and working everyday to make this a more inclusive, welcoming and safe community for all.

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2024 Annual Report

We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of resilience, adaptation and transformation.

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What’s Happening

Step into a space of empowerment and growth with our Manifest program:

🔹 Safe Discussions: Explore masculinity, power, and violence openly.
🔹 Engaging Workshops: Dive deep into meaningful discussions and activities.
🔹 Building Trust: Foster relat

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Happy Halloween to our wonderful community! Today is a day for spooky fun, delicious treats, and magical moments with friends and family. Stay safe and have fun.

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Program Update Alert!
All BFL programs will be temporarily closed on October 25th.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Normal programming will resume promptly after. Thank you for being part of our community!

Join Our Team: Clinical Counsellor Needed for our Manifest Program!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young men through counseling and support? We're looking for a Clinical Counsellor to facilitate impactful discussions an

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Burnaby Family Life has provided life-changing services and programs to Burnaby families and individuals for more than 50 years. With your help, we can continue to help make our city an inclusive community where people can thrive. Consider making a donation and become a member today. Your support has a deep and lasting impact on our Burnaby community.

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Our Funders

Approximately half of the individuals BFL serves are from countries other than Canada.

Our FRP programs served clients from 61 different countries of origin, speaking 46 different first languages.

Our pre and postnatal programs served clients speaking 31 different first languages, with 80% non-Canadian born.

Our LINC programs support the early learning and development of children of immigrant families.

This program empowers vulnerable immigrants through one-on-one case management in the client's first language.

Offering individual counselling and a range of therapy groups to women and children who have experienced violence.

This year, 76% of Children's Program clients had a first language other than English.

The FLE programs offered are committed to meeting the diverse needs of parents and families in our community.

All of our licensed child care centres are proudly part of the $10aDay initiative and had 138,389 total service hours last year.

Activities for children

Become a Volunteer Board Director

Programs and services

Every experience, every day is the best one! It is truly the greatest gift to know every day that my child has a safe, healthy, nurturing, fun, and engaging environment to grow and learn.

It's had a positive impact on her life and outlook. For her school writing assignment, she has decided to write about becoming an Art Therapist, and how that would benefit kids.

We can see how well staff care for my child, and it makes it easy to leave her. We also appreciate all the stimulating activities they do. We can already tell she is learning so much.

I am happy to see my child interacting, and staff encouraging and teaching him the basic but fundamental rules of play. Seeing my child happy, healthy and safe is invaluable.

The best experience in this program is my son starts to separate with me, every week he improves relation with other kids everywhere.

It's ok not to be a perfect parent. Kids are not little versions of us. I need to remember how it was when I was a kid.

Having these drop-in programs and also parenting classes are so beneficial to myself as a parent and also my daughters development. I love meeting and talking to other parents. The coordinators are so helpful with all the different resources.

I appreciate the programs that BFL provides because it has helped me to get involved in the Canadian society, now I am happy and I feel less stress because I know the recreation center, libraries, how to get job etc. Thank you for your support through the programs.

It was really nice to feel like a part of a community.

My best experience is teaching English to myself and my son.

Our Community Initiatives

About us

2024 Annual Report

What’s Happening

Make a Donation

It's had a positive impact on her life and outlook. For her school writing assignment, she has decided to write about becoming an Art Therapist, and how that would benefit kids.