A long standing collaboration between the University of the Fraser Valley and Chilliwack Community Services, Families in Motion is a well-established, four-component family literacy program in Chilliwack. The program is 3 mornings a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), with child and adult components running concurrently, except during PACT time, when they join.

• Adult Learning Centre - Students are supported by a UFV instructor in a community-based learning centre. Learners may choose to study literacy & fundamental English and maths, career exploration, personal and interpersonal communication skills, job preparation, journaling, basic computer literacy or GED prep.  Learners may be matched with a UFV trained literacy tutor for additional support.
• Pre-school program for 3 and 4 year old children, with a strong focus on developing language and emerging literacy skills, within a framework of supporting development in all domains.
• Parent and Child Together (PACT) in their child’s preschool under the guidance of the preschool teacher.
• Parenting education (positive parenting skills, early brain development, child development, how children learn to read, supporting children’s learning, etc. Topical learning will parallel children’s program where appropriate.