Sooke School District #62 provides public education to approximately 9,200 students throughout Sooke, Port Renfrew, the Highlands, Metchosin, Colwood and Langford. They can help you find a school near you.
The Greater Victoria School District #61 provides public education to roughly 18,000 students in Greater Victoria. This includes 27 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 7 secondary schools. For map of schools see: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/schools/school-map/
ChildsPlay 101 is a year-round directory listing thousands of activities, camps, lessons and programs for children ages 1-14 as well as events for the whole family.
Victoria Child Care Resource & Referral is a quality enhancement program funded by the Government of British Columbia and sponsored by the Single Parent Resource Centre. They support families and child care providers through their resource listing and referral service and also provide a variety of workshops.
The Child Care Subsidy is monthly payment to assist families with child care costs. Payments vary depending on circumstances. In order to be eligible, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, Convention Refugee or a Person in need of protection. Applications can be completed online or can be printed and mailed in.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is a government agency that monitors financial institutions and fosters consumer understanding of financial services. They provide in online calculator which allows user to compare financial services and products (e.g., which bank accounts are right for you?).
1Up: Victoria Single Parents Resource Centre offers practical support and opportunities for growth for single parent families. They offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to help single parent families.
Kardel Consulting Services Inc. provides residential, day service and home share supports for people with developmental disabilities. They offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
