Horizon 2026: First provincial conference for Francophone early childhood professionals in British Columbia May 1 and 2, 2026 in Richmond
Vancouver, April 15, 2026 – The Francophone Child Care Resource and Referral (FCCRR), a branch of le Phare C.-B., will bring together professionals in the field of preschool and school-age […]
New child care centre spaces for Francophone families in underserved regions of BC
In several regions of British Columbia, access to French-language child care services is a challenge. Thanks to le Phare C.-B., the Francophone community in Terrace now has access to new […]
Choosing a Francophone school: a wise choice for your child’s future
Choosing between a Francophone school or French immersion is a decision some parents grapple with for several reasons, including a concern that their children won’t attain a good command of […]
Commit a few hours to a more inclusive welcome in our schools
Every year, new families join our Francophone schools. Some come from another province, others from outside Canada. They all share the same wish: for their children to feel welcomed, understood, […]
Horizon 2026: BC’s Early Childhood Sector in the Spotlight on May 1 and 2, 2026!
The Francophone Child Care Resource and Referral (FCCRR), a service of le Phare C.-B., is organizing the first provincial conference dedicated to professionals in Francophone school and preschool child care […]
The Fédération des parents Meets with Parents’ Associations in their Regions to Train, Inspire, and Exchange Ideas
Parents’ associations are at the heart of the mission of the Fédération des parents. The Fédération provides them with tools and support to help them fulfill their mandate. Support […]
Official Departure of Marie-Andrée Asselin as Executive Director of the Fédération des parents francophones
The board of the Fédération des parents francophones de Colombie-Britannique announces with great sadness that Marie-Andrée Asselin will be stepping down as Executive Director of the organization on October […]
A Francophone Child Care Resource and Referral (FCCRR) is born!
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The Fédération des parents has been recognized by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as the organization best suited to […]
New: “Conversations Between Parents”
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The Fédération des parents is launching a new initiative in the Francophone parent community in B.C.: “conversations between parents.” What is […]
The Melissa MacDonald Award: Celebrating the Contribution of Parents from Mixed Families
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. As a member of the Commission nationale des parents francophones (CNPF), the Fédération des parents is invited to nominate a candidate […]
“À nous de jouer!”: a Fédération des parents Initiative that’s Spreading Nationally
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The blog of the Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF) reaches an audience across the country. They recently shared an […]
Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Last April, the Fédération des parents welcomed the announcement of the $4.1 billion Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028, presented by […]
An important visit to celebrate the opening of Les aventuriers child care centre in Langley!
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. In a festive atmosphere on May 12, the children of Les aventuriers child care centre in Langley and their parents participated […]
Passing of a Prominent Figure in the History of Francophone Education in B.C.
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Martine Galibois-Barss, a pioneer of French-language education in British Columbia, passed away on March 21 at the age of 75. Ms. […]
A New Website Dedicated to Francophone Child Care Centres in B.C.
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Francophone parents looking for a child care space, as well as people motivated by a career in child care, will be […]
Le Phare C.-B.: a Key Partner in the Development of Francophone Child Care Spaces
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The Fédération des parents francophones de C.-B. created, in the fall of 2020, Le Phare C.-B. – an entity within the […]
The Centre d’appui à la famille et à l’enfance (CAFE) Expands in BC (CAFE — Family and Children’s Support Centre)
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Good news for Francophone parents in the province who have children aged 0 to 5: as of now, the programs of […]
CSF School Board Elections 2022: Why vote in the elections? And why become a candidate?
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The elections for the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF), taking place on October 15, 2022, are of great importance […]
CSF School Board Elections 2022: Why it’s Important to Vote
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The next school board elections for the Conseil scolaire francophone de la C.-B. (CSF) will take place in October 2022, at […]
An Expanding Network: Francophone Child Care Centres in B.C.
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. For years, many Francophone parents have been unable to find French-language child care spaces for their children, and the demand for […]