Resources for dads and their families

Register your baby’s birth in B.C. and apply for a birth certificate, SIN, MSP and child benefits through one online service, subject to eligibility.

A playground, paved pathway and picnic shelter in Area D for a simple outdoor outing with the kids.

Stream children’s programmes and films at home with a VIRL library card. Kanopy Kids does not use the library’s monthly viewing tickets.

Animated picture books, audiobooks and early-reader stories to enjoy at home with a Vancouver Island Regional Library card.

A paid indoor family outing with exhibits to explore, free parking and free admission for children aged five and under.

A playground, beach access and walking paths at Tyee Spit for a short outing by the water.

A downtown waterfront playground with walking paths, picnic tables and washrooms for a simple family outing.

A local playground, walking paths and sports facilities for an outdoor break with the kids.

Books, indoor time and family activities at the local library.

A waterfront stop for beach exploring, a picnic and a walk.

Playground time, trails and outdoor spaces beside the Sportsplex.

An in-town forest trail network for a walk with the kids.

Forest walks, waterfall viewpoints and the suspension bridge near town.

Find local schools and the right starting point for school enquiries.

Help finding childcare and understanding available childcare support.

One-to-one help finding parenting and family services.

Community parent-child drop-ins and connections to family support.

A parent-child group for families raising a child under six.

Parenting questions, child health and support for new families.

A local starting point for adult mental-health and substance-use care.

Free help with parenting arrangements, support and separation.

Free early learning with your child before kindergarten.

Practical parenting education through groups and seminars.

Find current children’s, family and adult recreation options.

Skating, fitness and current aquatic-centre information.

Support for parents concerned about their child’s mental health.

Free health and wellbeing support for young people and their families.

Food hampers and help when the grocery budget is stretched.

Local help preparing for, finding and keeping work.

Support when your young child’s development needs extra attention.

Help including a child with support needs in childcare.

Support for children with social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

Counselling support for children who have witnessed violence at home.

Guidance and practical support for families affected by FASD.

Support for young parents continuing their high school education.

Local pregnancy, birth and bringing-baby-home information.

Free, online, confidential peer support for dads across British Columbia.

Practical online guidance for the first months of fatherhood.

Non-emergency health information and advice by phone.

Help with City recreation fees when money is tight.

Telephone family-law advice for people who meet eligibility requirements.

A starting point for monthly child benefits and shared-custody questions.

Provincial help with childcare costs for eligible families.

Help with children’s dental, eyewear and hearing costs.

Help paying eligible children’s sport-registration fees.

Employment and training support for eligible single parents on assistance.

Connect with other dads in Campbell River and nearby communities to ask questions, share experiences and find local recommendations.

Free online peer support for expectant dads and fathers of babies and toddlers, led by trained facilitators.

Funding help for a child’s health-related travel or equipment.

24-hour telephone crisis support for Vancouver Island.

Call or text for suicide-crisis support, day or night.

Support for women and children in your family.

A support group specifically for mothers and young children.

A fathering resource for First Nations and Métis parents in BC.

Support funding for eligible Métis families with young children.