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After 46 Years of Service, Information Children is Closing Its Doors

The Canadian Society for Information Children, founded in 1979 by Dr. Jean Koepke, must, with great regret, announce that we will no longer be offering our services. This decision was not made lightly, and our hearts are heavy as we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had with so many parents.

We are immensely proud of the support we’ve been able to provide, and it has been an honour to witness the growth and development of so many families, knowing that we played a small part in their lives.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary partnerships we’ve cultivated over the years with many agencies. Your unwavering dedication to supporting parents has been inspiring, and we have cherished every moment of collaboration.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Jean Koepke, the visionary founder of Information Children 46 years ago. As a professor of Child and Family Development at Simon Fraser University, Jean’s compassion for parents and understanding of their child-rearing questions led her to create this vital support system. We are profoundly grateful for Jean’s enduring legacy of support, leadership, and vision.

Thank you for the memories, the friendships, and the shared commitment to making the world a better place for children and families. Though we may be parting ways, the impact of our work will continue to resonate in the lives we’ve touched. As we say our farewells, we would like to share a list of organizations that also offer support to parents:

Burnaby Family Life – www.burnabyfamilylife.org

Burnaby Neighbourhood House – www.burnabynh.ca

Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table- www.kidsinburnaby.ca

BC Council for Families – www.bccf.ca

Burnaby Public Library Events – https://bpl.bc.ca/events#/

Cameray Child & Family Services – www.cameray.ca

Family Services of Greater Vancouver – www.fsgv.ca

Metis Nation BC – https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/programs-services/metis-family-connections-early-years-birth-eight-years

MOSAIC’s Family Centre – https://mosaicbc.org/our-services/children-youth-and-family-support/

New West Family Place – www.newwestfamilies.ca

Parent Support Services – www.parentsupportbc.ca

Spirit of the Children Society – https://sotcs.ca/children/

With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude,

Jean Koepke, Sharon Van Volkingburgh, Karen Tennock, Doug Hiller, Lisa Chapeskie, and Lynda Lougheed

The Board of the Canadian Society for Information Children