Ethnocultural Parent-Child Programs (THRIVE)

The ethnocultural parent-child program provides groups for immigrant and refugee families serving the Chinese, Eritrean/Ethiopian, Filipino, Karen, Oromo, Sudanese, Somali, French-speaking African, and Eastern European communities.  Groups run weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on the ethnocultural community.  

These programs have a parent component and a child component. Both components are delivered in families’ first languages and are participant-driven. 

The parent component provides social networking opportunities and builds parents’ knowledge and skills around topics identified by parents, such as parenting in two cultures, health, early childhood development, the Canadian school system, and nutrition. 

The child component supports the development and self-esteem of young children by offering activities in their first language and English, including cultural songs, dances, games, and crafts.

Our programs are delivered virtually, in person, or hybrid.