Supporting Function, Family, and Fun — one program at a time.
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Upcoming Family Programs
The Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre offers a variety of programs and workshops to support children, caregivers, and families in our community.​
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This page is a place for families to learn more about upcoming program options and let us know which sessions they are interested in attending. By completing the interest form, you can be added to the waitlist or contacted when future dates become available.
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Completing the form does not guarantee a space, but it helps our team plan future sessions and connect with families when registration opens.
Programs
Grounding Fathers
Get outdoors. Stay grounded. Strengthen connection.
Grounding Fathers is a group for dads to connect with other fathers and explore practical tools for staying grounded and strengthening relationships. Through nature, art and somatic practices, the group offers a different way to slow down, recharge and build skills that can carry into everyday family life.
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Sessions are facilitated by Catherine Kimber, MEd, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) & CDC Staff. No previous experience with art or somatic practices is needed — just an opportunity to spend some time outdoors, try something different and connect with other dads.
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Interested in Grounding Fathers? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
Mothering the Mother
Connection, reflection, and space to care for yourself, too.
Mothering the Mother is a free workshop series designed to support moms through connection and self-care. Through creative and reflective practices, each session offers time to pause, recharge, and make space for your own well-being.
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Open to all mothers with children under 18, you can choose to attend one, two, or all three sessions — whatever works for you. Sessions are facilitated by Catherine Kimber, Registered Clinical Counsellor & CDC Staff.
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Interested in joining us? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Spaces are limited - our team will follow up with availability and next steps.​
Caregiver Connection Group
Connection, conversation, and support — shaped by caregivers, for caregivers.
Sometimes it helps to connect with other caregivers who understand some of what you’re navigating.
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Caregiver Connection Group is a casual space for caregivers of children and youth ages 0–18 to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and talk about the kinds of support that would be most helpful to their families. The group will grow and change based on the needs, interests, and ideas of the caregivers who take part. Coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided.
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Our first gathering is Thursday, October 15 from 12:00–1:30 PM at the CDC.
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Drop-ins are welcome. You can also complete the Family Programs Interest Form to let us know you’d like to hear about upcoming sessions.
Mighty Moe
Helping kids understand big feelings and build tools to manage them.
Mighty Moe is a 5-week group for children ages 5–8 designed to help children better understand feelings like anxiety, worry, intense sadness and anger. Using the Mighty Moe workbooks as a foundation, children will learn language to identify their feelings and explore practical strategies for managing anxiety in a fun, age-appropriate way.
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Interested in Mighty Moe? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
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Girlie Pop Group
For the fun, friendship & magic of being a girl.
​Girlie Pop is a free 5-week group for girls ages 9–12 that is all about friendship, confidence, self-care and celebrating girlhood. Each week, girls can spend time together, try something fun and creative, and have space to simply be themselves.
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Activities include making face masks and body scrubs, creating bracelets, a hairdo day and painting nails — with plenty of opportunity to chat, laugh and make new friends along the way.
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Interested in Girlie Pop? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below to get started. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps.
Car Seat Installations
Helping families feel more confident with car seat installation, fit, and maintenance. - Next clinic date: October 7th - book your time today!
Car seats can feel overwhelming. Between installation, straps, buckles, sizing, fit, and regular maintenance, there is a lot for caregivers to think about — and it is not always easy to know if everything is just right.
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This serivice may be helpful if you are:
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Installing a new car seat
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Unsure if your child’s car seat is fitted correctly
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Moving a car seat between vehicles
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Adjusting straps, buckles, or positioning
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Wanting a general check for peace of mind
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Looking for support in a practical, family-friendly setting​
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Contact us through our Family Programs Interest Form below or call the CDC at 250-392-4481 to book a time.
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Fill out our form for upcoming session dates.
Feeding Our Littles
Feeding Our Littles is a 2-hour caregiver session for families with children ages 1 to 5. This session is designed for caregivers whose child refuses new foods, only eats a few favourites, or has stressful mealtimes.
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Caregivers will learn practical, pressure-free strategies to offer new foods, ways to respond when a child refuses a meal, and how to support children who eat only a few foods.​
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Help us plan future sessions by letting us know when works best for you via the pink button below & also let us know if you're interested in attending or need more info with the orange button!​
Starting Solids
Starting Solids is a free workshop for caregivers of children ages 0 to 1. This session provides information and guidance for introducing solid foods, including purees and finger foods.
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Caregivers will learn about readiness, food textures, feeding approaches, and ways to make the transition to solids feel more manageable. Babies are welcome to attend with their caregivers.
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This workshop may be helpful if you are:
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Getting ready to introduce solid foods
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Wondering when or how to begin
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Looking for guidance on purees, finger foods, or food textures
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Wanting to build confidence around feeding your baby
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Interested in practical information in a supportive environment
Upcoming session: October 8th from 9:30am - 11am.
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Infant Massage
A gentle class to support connection, comfort, and early development
Infant Massage is a free, supportive program for caregivers and their babies. This class introduces gentle massage techniques that can help caregivers build confidence, strengthen connection, and support their baby’s development.
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Infant massage can promote bonding, attachment, growth, and relaxation. It may also support babies who experience discomfort related to colic, constipation, or breathing and congestion concerns.
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This program is facilitated by our Infant Development Consultant and is designed to provide caregivers with practical tools they can continue using at home. If you're interested, add your name to our Interest list and our team will contact you with class availablity details.
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(Other days may become available based on waitlist feeback & interest.)
Prenatal Class
Preparing for birth. Building confidence for what comes next.
Preparing for a new baby comes with a lot of questions. Our Prenatal Classes provide practical information, support, and an opportunity to prepare for late stage pregnancy, birth, and those first days with your new baby.
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Classes cover topics from early to late pregnancy, including:
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Practical information and support
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Birth and newborn care basics
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Comfort, recovery, and adjustment
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Time to ask questions and connect
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NEXT CLASS:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
*The class may finish earlier depending on participant pace.
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Cost: $80 per couple
Maximum of 6 couples per class.
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Payment is required one week before the class to reserve your spot. Cost should not be a barrier to participating — please ask us about available options.​
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If the upcoming class doesn't work for you, you can still complete the form to let us know you're interested in future Prenatal Classes.
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Circle of Security
Not rules — just a map for deeper connection.
Circle of Security is an 8-week program for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–6. In a small-group setting, caregivers explore ways to better understand their child’s emotions, recognize what their child may be communicating through their behaviour, and turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection.
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Each 1.5-hour session builds on the week before, helping caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child, build trust, and support children in feeling safe, confident and understood.
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Please note: This is a caregiver-focused program, and children do not attend the sessions.
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Interested in Circle of Security? Complete our Family Programs Interest Form below. Interest helps us determine when to offer the next group and plan upcoming session dates, so we encourage you to fill out the form even if no dates are currently listed. Our team will follow up when the next opportunity becomes available.
