Over the past year, we supported more than 3,000 individuals and families through programs and services that foster well-being, connection, and a sense of belonging.

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Programs and Services

Pre and Postnatal Services

Free and confidential programs for expecting and new moms experiencing challenges or barriers.

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Counselling Services

Our counseling services provide therapy to women and children who have experienced abuse and/or violence.

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Child Care and Child-minding

Offering licensed child care services, summer camp and LINC Child-minding programs throughout Burnaby.

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Family Life Education

Innovative support groups and education programs for individuals, parents or caregivers.

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Family Resource Program

These programs facilitate parent-child engagement for families with children aged 0-6 years.

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Young Parent Program

The program support individuals aged 24 and under with education, housing, social, health, and parenting goals.

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Law Advocacy Program

Providing free and confidential legal information, advocacy and referrals to qualifying residents within certain cities of the Lower Mainland.

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Every experience, every day is the best one! It is truly the greatest gift to know every day that my child has a safe, healthy, nurturing, fun, and engaging environment to grow and learn.

Licensed Child Care Client Quote
It's had a positive impact on her life and outlook. For her school writing assignment, she has decided to write about becoming an Art Therapist, and how that would benefit kids.

Counselling Client Quote
We can see how well staff care for my child, and it makes it easy to leave her. We also appreciate all the stimulating activities they do. We can already tell she is learning so much.

Licensed Child Care Client Quote
I am happy to see my child interacting, and staff encouraging and teaching him the basic but fundamental rules of play. Seeing my child happy, healthy and safe is invaluable.

Licensed Child Care Client Quote
The best experience in this program is my son starts to separate with me, every week he improves relation with other kids everywhere.

Children’s Program Client Quote
It's ok not to be a perfect parent. Kids are not little versions of us. I need to remember how it was when I was a kid.

Family Life Education Client Quote
Having these drop-in programs and also parenting classes are so beneficial to myself as a parent and also my daughters development. I love meeting and talking to other parents. The coordinators are so helpful with all the different resources.

Family Resource program Client Quote
I appreciate the programs that BFL provides because it has helped me to get involved in the Canadian society, now I am happy and I feel less stress because I know the recreation center, libraries, how to get job etc. Thank you for your support through the programs.

Moving Ahead Program Client Quote
It was really nice to feel like a part of a community.

Pre and Post Natal Services Client Quote
My best experience is teaching English to myself and my son.

LINC Child-Minding Program Client Quote

A young boy in a yellow shirt looking at a cup on a tray, with a white pumpkin next to it, in a classroom setting.

A woman with glasses is painting colorful rainbow face art on a young girl’s face, who is sitting on an adult's lap.

A group of children and a woman in a classroom, with one young girl holding a wooden object decorated with colored bands, and other children sitting nearby, engaged in activities.

A young boy wearing a beige cap and a gray t-shirt is being held by a man with sunglasses and a white t-shirt. The man is smiling and looking at the boy. They are outdoors near a street with trees, a fence, and a blue container in the background. The

Children and teachers sitting around a table during a classroom activity, with colorful wall decorations including flowers, a smiling sun, a large tree, and a whiteboard with a spider web drawing.

Three women and a young boy smiling outdoors with plants and artwork in the background. The woman on the left wears a yellow dress with pink and purple pattern and red glasses. The woman in the middle has curly hair, a headband, and wears a black shi

Children and adults sitting on a colorful carpet in a classroom with toys and books, engaged in play and activity.

A group of people, including a woman with glasses and a man in casual clothing, are sitting on a colorful classroom or playroom carpet, smiling and laughing. A young girl with a bib and a lady with a baby are also in the scene. The background include

A group of children and adults dressed in costumes participating in a Halloween celebration indoors, with orange Halloween decorations and a banner in the background.

Activities for children at home

Where to find us

We have several locations across Burnaby. View our locations to find the one nearest to you.

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Our Community Initiatives

BFL is proud to be the lead agency for community tables addressing complex social issues.

The BIPT works collaboratively with partner organizations and residents to facilitate opportunities for newcomers to engage in their community.

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The Burnaby Together Coalition, operating under the Organizations Against Racism and Hate (OARH) program, embarked on a transformative journey aimed at promoting multiculturalism, addressing racism, and fostering inclusive communities.

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About us

Since 1971, Burnaby Family Life has supported individuals and families through meaningful programs, trusted resources, and community partnerships.

We provide welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn, and access support throughout different stages of life. From early childhood and parenting to emotional well-being and community engagement, our work helps build stronger families and healthier, more connected communities.

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2026 Annual Report

We are excited to share our 2026 Annual Report, highlighting a year of resilience, adaptation and transformation.

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What’s Happening

Make a Donation

Burnaby Family Life has provided life-changing services and programs to Burnaby families and individuals for more than 50 years. With your help, we can continue to help make our city an inclusive community where people can thrive. Consider making a donation and become a member today. Your support has a deep and lasting impact on our Burnaby community.

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Our Funders

Over the past year, we supported more than 3,000 individuals and families through programs and services that foster well-being, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Registration now open!

Programs and Services

Every experience, every day is the best one! It is truly the greatest gift to know every day that my child has a safe, healthy, nurturing, fun, and engaging environment to grow and learn.

It's had a positive impact on her life and outlook. For her school writing assignment, she has decided to write about becoming an Art Therapist, and how that would benefit kids.

We can see how well staff care for my child, and it makes it easy to leave her. We also appreciate all the stimulating activities they do. We can already tell she is learning so much.

I am happy to see my child interacting, and staff encouraging and teaching him the basic but fundamental rules of play. Seeing my child happy, healthy and safe is invaluable.

The best experience in this program is my son starts to separate with me, every week he improves relation with other kids everywhere.

It's ok not to be a perfect parent. Kids are not little versions of us. I need to remember how it was when I was a kid.

Having these drop-in programs and also parenting classes are so beneficial to myself as a parent and also my daughters development. I love meeting and talking to other parents. The coordinators are so helpful with all the different resources.

I appreciate the programs that BFL provides because it has helped me to get involved in the Canadian society, now I am happy and I feel less stress because I know the recreation center, libraries, how to get job etc. Thank you for your support through the programs.

It was really nice to feel like a part of a community.

My best experience is teaching English to myself and my son.

Activities for children at home

Our Community Initiatives

About us

2026 Annual Report

We are excited to share our 2026 Annual Report, highlighting a year of resilience, adaptation and transformation.

What’s Happening

Make a Donation

It's had a positive impact on her life and outlook. For her school writing assignment, she has decided to write about becoming an Art Therapist, and how that would benefit kids.