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FAMILY & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
family & community programs FAMILY & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Lac La Biche County FCSS - Young Family Connections provides programs and services for families and caregivers in the areas of family support, early learning and care, parent education and information and referral. Our goal is to provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, resources, and confidence necessary to meet the unique needs of their children and family.
Young Family Connections is in the Cenovus Child Mind Centre inside the Bold Center. Follow us on Facebook at “FCSS Young Family Connections” or contact us by calling 780.623.6365 for additional information about the support programs and services offered.
AGES AND STAGES QUESTIONNAIRE Staff are trained to administer and score the Ages and Stages with Parents/Caregivers.
developmental domains
Physical health & well-being Social Competence Communication Skills & General Knowledge Language & Thinking Skills Emotional Maturity
TRIPLE P
Triple P is a parenting program, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you. Staff are trained in Primary, Triple P Groups, Seminars, Discussion Groups, Stepping Stones Standard and Group.
FCSS TUMBLE KIDS
Tumble kids is designed to help children develop gross motor skills through fun, physical activity. This is a great way to get out and get active with your family. Once a month we are at Gymnastics and once a month at the Pool.
Dates: Tuesdays until May Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 Bold Center Cost: Free Ages: 0 – 6 years (with caregiver) DAD AND ME
This program is for children and their fathers /significant male in their lives. Children and their caregivers will have the opportunity to experience age-appropriate activities while spending one on one time together.
Dates: Every 2nd Month Time: 5:30 – 7pm Location: TBA Cost: Free Ages: 0 – 12 years (with caregiver)
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STAY AND PLAY
Join FCSS Young Family Connections and Childmind for some extra fun in the playroom.
Call us at 780-623-6365 or visit us in-person at the Bold Center to learn more.
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Dates: Saturdays Time: 12 – 2pm Location: Indoor Playground Cost: Free Ages: Birth – 12 years (with Caregiver)
SUPER DADS SUPER KIDS
Super Kids… they come from Super Dads. Good kids don’t just happen they are nurtured by caring, involved, and responsible adults. Join us for this 8-week program where the focus is on responsible male role models and reconnecting with children.
Dates: Mondays October 17 – December 5 Time: 4:30 – 6 pm Location: TBA Cost: Free Ages: 2 – 8 (with male role model)
PARENT INFORMATION DAYS
Join staff once a month to chat all things kids and development, we will also bring in special speakers and special guests as well as use Triple P, ASQ’s, and the Talking Tool Box.
Dates: Last Monday of the month Time: 1 – 4 pm Location: Young Family Connections Office, Bold Center Cost: Free Ages: Birth – 6 (with Caregiver) PLAMONDON FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for an action-packed evening! Bring the whole family out for a casual playtime, free dinner, and games. Take the time to unplug, get out the house and connect as a family.
Dates: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Festival Center, Plamondon Cost: Free Ages: Families with children, seniors, teens. Multigenerational
family & community programs FAMILY & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
developmental domains
Physical health & well-being Social Competence Communication Skills & General Knowledge Language & Thinking Skills
RHYME TIME
Join Lac La Biche County Libraries and FCSS Young Family Connections for a program filled with rhymes, stories, songs, and special guests!
Dates: Thursdays, September 15 – June 8 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am Location: Wild Rose Room, Bold Center Cost: Free Ages: Birth – 5 (with Caregiver)
READ AND ROLL
Read and Roll is a free parent/child interactive program in partnership with Lac La Biche County Libraries, Alberta Health Services, and Young Family Connections. We read books and roll with activities to explore story concepts. *Registration is required for this program as limited spots are available. This will be in person or with take home kits. Dates: Thursdays Session 1: September 15 – October 27 Session 2: November 3 – December 15 Time: 1 – 2 pm Location: Wild Rose Room, Bold Center Cost: Free Ages: 3 – 4 (with Caregiver)
Emotional Maturity
CHICKA CHICKA BOOK CLUB
++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ Chicka Chicka is a free parent/child interactive program in ++++ ++++partnership with Lac La Biche County Libraries, Alberta Health ++++Services, and Young Family Connections for infants aged 19 - 35 months. Join us for story time followed by interactive play at move, pretend, and think centres. ++++ ++++ ++++*Registration is required for this program as limited spots are available. This will be in person or with take home kits. ++++ Dates: Wednesdays ++++ Session 1: October 5 – December 7 ++++ Time: 10:15 – 11:15 am ++++ Location: Wild Rose Room, Bold Center ++++ Cost: Free ++++ Ages: 19 – 35 months (with Caregiver) ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ RATTLE AND CHAT Share ideas, experiences, and challenges while connecting with local professionals in a casual setting. This is a partner program with Alberta Health Services, Lac La Biche County Libraries and Young Family Connections. This is the same time as Crafternoon and there will be childcare provided for siblings if needed. ++++ Dates: Time: Wednesdays until June 7 1 pm ++++ ++++ ++++ Location: Wild Rose Room, Bold Center ++++ Cost: Free ++++ Ages: Birth – 18 months (with Caregiver) ++++ ++++ ++++
