FCSS Programs

Beaumont Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is offering children an opportunity to learn, have fun and create new friendships.

BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE OUT (9-11 YEARS OLD)

This self-esteem day camp is designed for 9-11 year old girls to discover their best qualities and personality traits. Self-esteem, healthy friendships and examining how the media portrays beauty will all be covered through discussion, pampering and fun activities. Join in the fun and learn how to be the best you can be. Please bring a bag lunch and snacks.

5663 FRI 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. DEC 4 $ 10 FCSS

HOME ALONE (10-12 YEARS OLD)

Being home alone can be an uncomfortable and unsafe situation without some basic skills. Dealing with siblings, friends and strangers, internet safety, fire safety, safety in the kitchen and more are covered in this course empowering participants to feel safe and confident while home alone. Please bring a bag lunch and snacks.

5662 TUE 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OCT 13 $ 10 FCSS

FCSS Let’s Play (formerly known as Parent Link)

Even though the “Parent Link” name has disappeared, Beaumont FCSS recognizes the value and importance of supporting Early Childhood Development (0 - 6 years) through play. Please join Kathy and Jayde at the School Age Site or on Zoom for this registered programming (COVID-19 dependent and subject to change). For more information or to register, please Jayde at Beaumont FCSS at 780.929.1006. Check our Beaumont FCSS Facebook page for our monthly themes to be explored!

Leduc County Family Resource Network

Providing free supports and services for residents of Beaumont, Devon, Leduc County, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg

Leduc County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is now a provincial Family Resource Network (FRN) hub.

Provincial FRNs deliver high quality prevention and early intervention services and supports for children aged 0 to 18.

Networks provide a range of services and supports that focus on strengthening parenting and caregiving knowledge, social support, coping and problem-solving skills, access to community supports and resources, improving child and youth development, building resiliency and fostering well-being. FRN supports Leduc County FRN offers the following supports, in addition to referrals for cultural supports through the Creating Hope Society of Alberta.

X Home visitation: long-term support, mentorship, and advocacy for pregnant women and/or parents with a baby less than oneyear old; for “at risk” families. X Parent education: information, referrals and parenting workshops such as Positive Discipline for Everyday Parenting, Circle of Security, Nobody’s Perfect and Kids Have Stress Too. Participation is open to all community members. X Family support: in-home support for “at risk” families who have children aged one to 18.

We provide information about parenting and child development, and connections to other supports in the community.

X Developmental screens: Leduc

County FRN will provide the Ages and Stages questionnaire that is designed to help you monitor your child’s physical, intellectual and emotional development at regular intervals for children two-to-60 months old. Leduc County FRN www.leduc-county.com/FRN phone: 780-979-2385 email: frn@leduc-county.com