Absence Support
Evening Hours: Colwood MFRC Front Desk
Finding it difficult to drop morale mail off, receive a Military Family Identification Card (MFID), or connect with us during our regular business hours? We are offering a special evening opportunity! Learn moreContact Information
Email: [email protected]
Is your military member away from home due to an absence (course, exercise, deployment, overseas, Imposed Restriction, etc.)? Register with us to receive work-related absence information on resources and services available to you and your family, get connected to the MFRC local to you and/or receive support in French.
Victoria Royals Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night Contest
Win a seat in a luxury suite at the Victoria Royals hockey game on November 3rd, 2024. Contest closes October 25th.
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Canada Post: Christmas Postal Service
You will be able to send care packages free of charge from any Canada Post Retail Outlet to designated overseas locations from October 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025.
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Preparing for Deployment & Absence Resources and Services
Ready for that upcoming deployment or work-related absence? We recommend that you go through the following information before the departure date arrives.
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During Deployment & Absence Resources and Services
Currently experiencing a deployment or work-related absence? Discover the resources and services available to you and your family.
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Return and Reintegration Resources and Services
Prepare for homecoming and beyond with these resources.
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Programming at the MFRC
Wellness Wednesday - Mindful Creativity
In October, we will encourage you to explore using artistic expression as a mode of self-care.
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Community Kitchen
Enjoy cooking delicious meals and connect with other military families in this facilitated and fun cooking program.
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Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Bookish Night
Calling all book lovers! Come join other bookworms to enjoy activities to celebrate our love of reading.
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Growing Parents
A supportive and educational group for new and expecting parents. Guest Speakers and topics related to pregnancy and parenting babies up to 12 months of age.
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Parent & Child Programming
The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.
Stay & Play
123 Music & Me
Programming for Children and Youth
Respite Child Care During Absences
Available at no cost when a military parent is deployed or away for work-related reasons for 21 consecutive days or more.
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Supporting Children Through Absence
Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.
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