A New Beginning: Learn how CFEC is helping a large group of Syrian refugees become accustomed to life in Vancouver

Read Vancouver Sun article Appeal from CFEC Founder & Executive Director, Jean Rasmussen

When her husband, the family’s only earner, was knocked out of commission for up to four months, the family got help from the Canucks’ Family Education Centre, which raised some extra money for rent and food for the family Read Vancouver Sun article

In 2007, Margarita fled a dangerous situation in El Salvador, leaving behind her baby son without knowing when or if she would see him again. In 2013, the Canucks Family Education Centre played a prominent role in reuniting Margarita with her son Mariano in Canada.

Seventeen-year-old Harmony earned her Dogwood certificate from Britannia Secondary in June, the same month her mother Lorrie earned her Early Childhood Education Assistant credentials from the Canucks Family Education Centre. Read Vancouver Sun article

CFEC is in the process of creating a new area on our site: The Early Childhood Forum. It will focus on sharing the latest information, research and programs with families and practitioners alike. As we discover and learn more about the importance the early years play in forming a strong foundation for children, families, and…

For most of her life, Razma Zafari’s biggest dream was something most Canadians take for granted: to go to school and learn English. And for more than two decades, the universe conspired to prevent it. Read Vancouver Sun article