Resources: Classes & Programs
These resources are for personal use only. Individuals are encouraged to do their own research to make the best decisions regarding their care. These resources do not replace advice from medical professionals. These lists are continuously edited; please contact Wacky Doula if something needs to be updated.
Classes
- Prenatal classes and refresher courses.
- Drop-in programs with play-based learning, helping parents and children build healthy attachment. Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes and Infant Massage Classes also offered. 7 locations across Chilliwack.
- Virtual and in-person support.
- StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged birth to five, at no cost to families. Hosted at multiple schools and community centres.
- Free two-part prenatal class online with a registered nurse.
Classes
- Best Beginnings program provides public health services to pregnant individuals, new parents, babies and children to age 2. All pregnant individuals who live in Fraser Health are encouraged to register for the Best Beginnings program early in pregnancy.
- Helping support healthy pregnancies through education and nutritional support.
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based home-visiting program that improves the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of first-time parents and their children. Support throughout pregnancy through two years old of first child. Free public program.
- Chilliwack Community Services offers a variety of family programs to address challenges in family life and parenting. Family supports, family visits, enhanced supervised visits, and Daring Dads support group.
- SmartParent is a text messaging program developed by health experts. They will send you short text messages that are timed to your week of pregnancy and then baby's age. Each contain links to online resources to guide you through pregnancy and your first year of parenting. Enrollment required.