COVID-19: Parents & Families

Learning at home, helping children cope with changes associated with COVID, childcare benefits and more. See Also: WVML Youth Department’s Support for West Vancouver Students and Educators.

Last updated: October 2, 2021

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These curated resources are free and easily accessible on the web! All you need is an internet connection.

BC’s Back to School Plan

Students, families, teachers and staff should plan for a full return to the classroom in September 2021. Current health and safety measures must be followed.

COVID-19 Potential Exposure Events in Vancouver Coastal Health Schools

This webpage includes current potential exposures in VCH schools with an increased risk of ongoing transmission, including the school name and potential dates of exposure. School exposures are archived four weeks following the last date of exposure. Updated daily on weekdays from Monday to Friday, excluding all public holidays.

Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Links to federal programs for individuals and families (including seniors and students), businesses (including specific sectors), and communities and organizations.

Nidus Personal Planning

Nidus helps people make and register representation agreements and learn about other legal planning documents. The site includes updated representation agreements and forms with tips for witnessing and signing for COVID-19.

North Shore Free and Low-Cost Food

This guide lists information about no-cost and low-cost food on the North Shore.

North Shore Grocery Store List

This guide lists information on grocery store options for ordering by phone and delivery as well as senior-specific shopping times.

West Vancouver Schools COVID-19 Updates

The latest information from West Vacouver Schools.

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How to Help Your Anxious Child or Adolescent in the Time of COVID-19

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Susan Siklos, a Registered Psychologist, discusses anxiety in children, with a particular focus on how children are experiencing anxiety in the time of COVID-19. Parents can expect to learn what normal worries vs. more significant anxiety looks like, how to talk to their children about COVID-19, and a few tools to help their child manage their anxiety.

Presented on April 30, 2020 by the West Vancouver Memorial Library in partnership with the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic.

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