KV3C is a registered charitable organization which offers universal programs that has supported families in the Kennebecasis Valley (KV) for over 10 years. Our programs have attracted families beyond KV as we have participating families from Sussex to Grand Bay-Westfield.

Through awareness, parenting support, education and direct programming, we strive to provide quality learning opportunities which foster and enhance children’s holistic development (social, emotional, mental and physical).

It is our goal to have a direct and positive effect on the well being of young children in the surrounding communities.

Our Mission is to connect with parents, businesses, government and community partners to provide resources and support to ensure the lifelong learning of all children of our community.

Here are some little known facts about KV3C:

• Our organization began in 2001 as the KV Candlelighters.

• Our mandate was not to offer direct services to families but to connect parents to much needed information and services in the community.

• The name later changed to KV3C.

• KV3C stands for Kennebecasis Valley Community Caring for Children.

• Our logo represents the community (three people on the bottom), supporting the parents/caregivers (two people in the middle), supporting the child (on top).

• As time progressed, we realized that the community was growing at a rapid rate, yet services for families were not. We worked with community partners to develop early learning programs and resources offered directly by KV3C.

• These new resources included ‘Step-up’ Parent Workshop Series and KV Family Playgroups.

• The instant success of these programs proved the continued need for them in the community. On the opening day of our first playgroup, we had over 100 participants.

• Today, KV3C offers many direct programs while maintaining important partnerships with the community.