Children and Families

Resources for new Canadian families!

Library Programs & Services

Family ESL Kits — Available in Korean & Chinese. These kits contain a variety of bilingual materials for adults to share with young children to help make learning English fun, while supporting families to value and use their home language.

Learning Together Workbook — This workbook, available in dual languages, helps parents introduce the magic of reading and learning to their children at an early age.

Storytimes to Help Learn English

Resources for Children and Parents

AMSSA Newcomer Children Information Exchange (ANCIE)

Bullying & Internet Safety — In many languages

CAAPRI — For refugee claimants & immigrant women and families who face isolation and adjustment difficulties. The classes provide English language skills, information and referral services and access to community networks and resources. Childminding is provided for program participants.

Embracing Diversity — Videos of Songs & Rhymes in 15 Languages!

Resources for Youth

Immigrant Youth Outreach Program (IYOP) — Supports immigrants and refugees aged 15 to 25 living in Surrey, North Delta and Langley - helping young people develop the essential skills and knowledge required to meet their future employment, education, training and volunteer placement.

YOUTH-CAN! — Provided by OPTIONS Surrey Community Services Society and the Boys and Girls Club of Canada