
Alderwood – Expanding the Circle is an intensive multi collaborative partnership program offering family education and children’s support services.
Key Message:
We believe our relationships make us stronger and children and families thrive in a strength based environment. Families are at the centre of services and supports are collaborative, culturally responsive, individualized and flexible. We are trauma aware and relational. We honour each child and families unique journey.
What we do:
Alderwood – Expanding the Circle is a community collaboration between Ministry of Children and Families, Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Service Society and Child and Youth Mental Health supporting for children (ages 6 to 12) and their families. We offer supported environments for learning and change and provide a range of interventions and supports that address the multiple barriers families face. Alderwood is a multi disciplinary team composed of therapists, parent/ child coaches and support staff who provide comprehensive, focused interventions on site, in home, school or community. Family is always at the centre of our service and are included in all aspects of planning, goal setting and decision making.
Depending on the unique needs of each family engaging in service, support may include:
Children’s Social and Emotional Groups for self regulation
- Parent Education Groups
- Parent/ Child Observation and Coaching
- Individual, Dyadic and Family Therapy
- School and Classroom Advocacy
- Navigation and Support Accessing Other Resources
- Outreach and Community Support


Alderwood – Expanding the Circle officially opened with a celebration on September 12, 2024. Our MCFD, CYMH, VACFSS and RICHER partners helped us launch our new program and logo and Kal Tire provided a beautiful BBQ for our community as well as funding through their RePlay Program for the new playground surface in the design of the medicine wheel (photographed above). We look forward to supporting you in this special space.
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