The Cridge Centre for the Family ... because love is the bottom line. The Cridge Centre for the Family has led BC's social service sector since its creation as the BC Protestant Orphans' Home in 1873. Now home to childcare services, seniors' housing, respite referral/respitality, women's shelter and supportive transitional housing, brain injury services, and a young parent support program, the Cridge continues to manifest the love of Jesus Christ by rendering aid and service to children, adults and families.