Family endures great loss to come to Canada, surviving member still not safe

Donations from generous Vancouver Sun and Province readers have resulted in over $23 million in funds for Raise-a-Reader beneficiaries since 1997. This year’s campaign runs Sept. 20 to 27. Read the Vancouver Sun Article

The Canucks Family Education Centre provides help to families through high school upgrading classes for adults and the Get Ready 2 Read (GR2R) program for preschool children. Read Vancouver Sun article or Unabridged version

CFEC’s PIE Plus program celebrates the outstanding achievement of four very special parent participants Read Burnaby NewsLeader article

Barakzai is studying English and math through courses offered via a partnership between the Canucks Family Education Centre and the Vancouver school board. Her preschool children take part in CFEC’s Get Ready 2 Read (GR2R) early learning program, which runs concurrently while the parents are in class. Funds from The Vancouver Sun’s Raise-a-Reader campaign help…

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS!! CFEC celebrated our 23rd birthday on October 3, 2025 ❤ We couldn’t do this without you. ❤

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…