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Newborn Starter Kit Nominations
Newborn Starter Kit Nominations
The VFRC offers a limited amount of Newborn Starter Kits to families that may need extra help getting ready for their new baby's arrival. These starter kits contain basic necessities for the new mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, diaper cream, receiving blankets, sleepers, onsies, a new book, and more. Priority will given to mothers-to be in their third trimester of pregnancy or with newborn babies up to 6 weeks of age.
Staff will review the nomination and contact the new mom.
Newborn Starter Kits are given out based on need and availability.
FREE Car Seat Program
FREE Car Seat Program
Thanks to a generous grant from the IWK's Child Safety Link, we are offering a limited number of FREE 3 in 1 car seats to expectant families or those in need of certified car seat. Please feel free to nominate yourself or someone you know by filling out the form linked below. We will be in touch with the successful applicants.
Application deadline: October 14th, 2025
For Babies 0-18 months
For Babies 0-18 months
Baby Play/
Grow, Baby, Grow
A program for care-givers and their babies 0-18 months. Join us for friendship and BABIES, lots of babies! This program runs weekly from September-June. Though this program is for babies up to 18 months, we can accommodate an older sibling up to 24 months, if you have two under two.
Grow, Baby, Grow is brand new! Once monthly, you will have the option to weigh and measure your baby and track his/her growth in a memory booklet. Registering for Baby Play will automatically register you for Grow, Baby, Grow.
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond Street, Woodstock)When? Wednesdays @ 9:30-11:00 Sept 10 - June 24th, 2026
*Pre-Registration is Required
Baby Chat
Baby Chat
A fun & interactive 10 week program for you and your baby (up to 9 months). You can expect songs, stories, finger plays, infant CPR, and guest speakers. It's a great way to meet other moms and support each other in the journey of parenting.
When? Wednesdays @ 1:30-3:00
Fall 2025: September 10 - November 19thWinter 2026: January 7 - March 18th Spring 2026: April 1st - June 3rd
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)
*Pre-Registration is Required
Mommy and Baby Fit
Mommy and Baby Fit
Giving birth is HARD!! We've hired certified personal trainer, Nicole Manuel, to help you new mamas get active again, strengthen your core, and to show you how it can be done WITH your baby. *Recommended age for baby: 0-12 months*
When? *UPDATE* We have secured funding for this program, but due to funding restrictions will be unable to offer this until Spring 2026
Where? Woodstock Wesleyan Church Gym340 Lockhart Mill Rd, Jacksonville, NB
*Pre-Registration is Required
Infant Massage
Infant Massage
A fun 5 week program for you and your baby (up to a year old). This program will teach you the strokes to massage your baby, all the while building connection and strengthening your bond.
When? Thursdays @ 1:30-3:00 Next Session:Nov 13th- Dec 11th. 2025
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)
*Pre-Registration is Required
Children 0-6 and their families/caregivers
Children 0-6 and their families/caregivers
Storybook Adventures
Storybook Adventures
Come join the fun as we journey into stories, old and new that will teach valuable skills and life lessons. With lots of hands-on participation in the story telling, plus crafts and surprises, it'll be an hour well spent with your 3-5 year old (younger siblings welcomed)!
Come join the fun as we journey into stories, old and new that will teach valuable skills and life lessons. With lots of hands-on participation in the story telling, plus crafts and surprises, it'll be an hour well spent with your 3-5 year old (younger siblings welcomed)!
When? Thursdays from 10-11amResumes Sept 11th, 2025- June 11th, 2026
Main Centre, 110 Richmond StWoodstock
Jumping Beans
Jumping Beans
Jumping Beans is a high energy & active program for kids 0-6 yrs. There are bouncy houses, plasma cars, climbing structures, a huge area for babies to play and tons more! This is offered at the Wesleyan Church in Jacksonville (340 Lockhart Mill Road) and allows for LOTS of free play, as well as music & dance.
Please bring a snack.
When? Wednesdays @ 10-11:30Fall session begins: Sept 10th and runs all year
Where? 34o Lockhart Mill Rd, Jacksonville @ The Wesleyan Church Gym
Playgroup (2 Locations)
Playgroup (2 Locations)
Come join us for Playgroup- a fun, welcoming space where children and their caregivers can play, explore, create, and connect! Each week includes free play, hands-on activities, circle time with songs and stories. It's a great opportunity for children to build social skills, confidence, and early learning through play. Please bring a snack!
WOODSTOCK-When? Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 | Sept 9th, 2025 - June 2026
Where? Main Centre, 110 Richmond StWoodstock
CARLETON NORTH-When? Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 | Sept 9th, 2025 - June 2026
Where? St. Leo's Catholic Church, 60 Perkins WayFlorenceville-Bristol
For Parents | Caregivers
For Parents | Caregivers
Prenatal Classes
Prenatal Classes
Are you pregnant? Come and learn with us! Our topics include Labour & Delivery, Prenatal Nutrition & Breastfeeding, Medical Options, Breathing & Comfort Measures, Infant Care & Safety, Postpartum Life.
Are you due in the summer? We don't want you to go without. Contact us to see what we have to offer.
Woodstock:
When? Wednesday Evening Classes 2025-26 (6:30-8:30)Sept 3nd - Oct 8th (6 weeks) - 2025Oct 25th- 1 day class- Saturday, 9:30-4:30Nov 5th - Dec 10th (6 weeks) - 2025Jan 7th - Feb 11th (6 weeks) - 2026March 11th - Apr 15th (6 weeks) - 2026Woodstock:
Where? Valley Family Resource Centre 110 Richmond St Carleton North:When? Tuesday Evening Classes 2025-26 (6:30-8:30)Sept 2nd - Oct 7th (6 weeks) - 2025March 10th - Apr 14th (6 weeks) - 2026
Where? Northern Carleton Recreation Centre 40 McCain Street Perth-Andover:When? Nov 1st, 2025 - 9:30-4:30 (1 day Saturday class) April 25th, 2026 - 9:30-4:30 (1 day Saturday class)
Where? Perth-Andover Baptist Church 194 Barrett St
*Call or text for more info/location and to register*(506)323-9292 | 325-2299
Infant Feeding Support Group
Infant Feeding Support Group
Feeding your baby can be a beautiful bonding experience-but it can also come with questions, challenges, and the need for support. This ongoing program is catered to parents who need extra support, have questions or are facing challenges. Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping or combo-feeding, you're welcome here!
Join us to learn: tips and tricks for a troubled latch, expressing and supplementing milk, maternal nutrition, introducing solids, and so much more! With a safe, welcoming, judgement-free atmosphere, you can ask questions, get guidance and share experiences with a trained facilitator and "experts" from our community.
You can expect to have your questions answered, concerns addressed, and learn something new.
When? September 8th, 2025 | Mondays from 10:30-12
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)
Sign up here >
Newborn Starter Kit Nominations
Newborn Starter Kit Nominations
The VFRC offers a limited amount of Infant Layettes to families that may need extra help getting ready for their new baby's arrival. These "starter kits" contain basic necessities for the new mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, diaper cream, receiving blankets, sleepers, nipple cream and more. Priority will given to mothers-to be in their third trimester of pregnancy.
Staff will review the nomination and contact the new mom.
Layettes are given out based on need and availability.
October Women's Wellness Night - Pottery Workshop with Jenna's Wheelhouse.
October Women's Wellness Night - Pottery Workshop with Jenna's Wheelhouse.
Come and make your very own pottery mug! No experience necessary, just a willingness to get muddy and have fun. Instruction of basic hand building techniques (pinchpot and slab) will be taught and all materials & firings are provided. After forming your masterpieces, makers will leave their pieces to dry and be kiln fired offsite. Each participant will specify what colour(s) they want their pots to be glazed, and approximately 1 month later mugs will be returned finished, foodsafe, and ready for use!
*Limited childcare for ages 0-6 is provided, but must be arranged ahead of time.*
When? October 30th, 2025 | 6:30-8
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)
Registration is required. Limited spots available.
Sign up here >
Nobody's Perfect Parent Cafe
Nobody's Perfect Parent Cafe
This is a time to share ideas, make new friends, celebrate the wins, support and encourage, problem solve together and enjoy a hot drink (or cold) and a snack!
*Important to note: Childcare IS provided!
When? Thursdays @ 1:30-3Oct 16th-Nov 6th
Where? Main Centre (110 Richmond St, Woodstock)*Pre-registration required
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