Our Commitment
Mission
We strengthen relationships between children and families and between families and their communities.
Vision
All families reach their full potential.
Values
Dignity
We care about people. We meet families, youth, children, and other professionals where they’re at, and we treat all people with respect, compassion, and with open hearts.
Collaboration
We can’t do this work in isolation. We go out of our way to work with our colleagues, families, community members, and peers in the sector to ensure the people we serve have every opportunity to reach their potential.
Inclusivity
We believe that communities are stronger when everyone is welcome. We actively listen, we celebrate others’ successes, and we hold one another accountable.
Curiosity
We are progressive, flexible, and committed to continuous learning. In crises, we act swiftly to remove barriers and find solutions.
Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy from time to time.
Answering important questions for more than 20,000 parents and caregivers each year.
Referrals in several languages to over 5,000 parents each year.
WCCRC provides consultation and guidance to government, researchers and other organizations to promote and support excellence in early care and learning in BC.
Many different courses, workshops and seminars for professionals, parents and caregivers.
Westcoast Early Learning Library (WELL) is a publicly accessible collection of more than 12,000 loanable early learning resources. Our collection includes books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, toys and kits. We also stock resources in different languages.
In 2023, Westcoast Family Centres Society (WFC) and Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC) amalgamated creating a new organization, keeping the name Westcoast Family Centres.
Operating side by side in East Vancouver, both organizations have worked closely for several years, sharing similar missions, visions, values, and intentions. This union amplifies our impact on families in the community.
Board of Directors
Westcoast Family Centres is a charitable non-profit society. Westcoast Board members support the organization, its vision and its work by lending their expertise to provide governance and direction to the society overall. Board members are elected at the annual general meeting (usually held in September) for a two-year term.
Learn more about the Westcoast Family Centres Board of Directors
CCRC Staff
Administration
- Crystal Janes
Director, CCRC - Nora Mejia
Manager of Programs & Services - Annette Matthew
Finance & Administrative Assistant
-
Heidi Ziegler
Executive Assistant
Westcoast Early Learning Library (WELL)
- Novem Fung
ECE Library Advisor - Josemine Singson
ECE Library Advisor - Katie Lee
ECE Library Advisor
Professional Development & Training
- Nataša Guzina
Team Lead, AMCC & Pro-D Programs - Vesna Krcmar
Outreach Pro-D Coordinator - Rosa Ng
Pro-D Registration Coordinator -
Katherine Machel
AMCC Program Assistant
Child Care Services Consultants
- Kirin Sandhu
Team Lead, Child Care & Parent Services - Grace Pan
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant - Kimberly Wong
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant - Sandra Rivera
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant - Siranoush Moradmand
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant
Parent Services Consultants
- Angel Li
Parent Services Advisor - Grace Pan
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant - Kimberly Wong
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant - Sandra Rivera
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant - Siranoush Moradmand
Child Care & Parent Services Consultant
Job Postings
- Annette Matthew
Administrative Assistant