Rick Downy and Carol Madsen: Parent Support Services Society of BC
Posted by Sandy Freeman on Jul 11, 2016
Photo credit: Susan Stefanyshyn
Rick Downy and Carol Madsen spoke about their society called the Parent Support Services Society of BC. They help families raise their kids all over the province, specifically grandparents who have to raise their grandchildren.
The society's vision is they believe in a world where children and families are safe. The society's mission is to prevent child abuse before it starts. The society has a support line for the grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The society organizes picnics for the grandfamilies. They have a small budget and nine staff, one of which works full time for the society. They have 250 volunteers and growing.
On September 11, 2016 (international grandparents day) the society is hosting an event on the River Market with a stroll along the boardwalk.