The Parenting Pages

The following is a list of non-profit agency programs. While there may be a charge for some of the programs, subsidies may be available upon request.

Community Connection

Calgary Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth Club
63 Cornell Road
Phone: 284-6200
Toll Free: 1-877-711-3447
TTY: 284-6201
Fax: 282-7006
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Monthly activities for children (ages six to 12) and youth (ages 12 to18) for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, siblings, and Children of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults (CODA) are welcome to attend. Subsidies are available upon request. Past events have been: snow shoeing, rock climbing, canoeing, bowling, skating, archery, and many more. Organized by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Family Program.

Children’s Cottage Society
Phone: 283-4200 (Administration) or 233-2273 (Crisis Line)
Fax: 283-4393
Website: childrenscottage.ab.ca
The Children’s Cottage Society is a Crisis Nursery and Respite Service helping vulnerable children and their families. Over the last 21 years, the Cottage has developed into a multi-service facility offering four unique programs to strengthen families and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect to children. Our Crisis Nursery continues to be the only one available in Calgary. Twelve beds are available 24/7 for children age 0 to eight years for up to 72 hours. Our services are offered free of charge (and no financial means test is applied for a parent who has requested our services).

Heart of the Northeast Community Solutions Resource Centre/Aspen Family and Community Network Society
Phone: 293-5467
Website: aspenfamily.org
Connects residents living in Rundle, Whitehorn, Temple, Pineridge, Monterey Park and Vista Heights by providing resources and supports through referrals to appropriate community agencies. Works closely with partnering agencies to meet the ongoing needs of the community. Collaborating with the Hand and Hand Parent Link Centre, we are able to offer supports for parents with children ages 0 to six. This is unique to residents of the North East. Such programs include: Parent Cafe, Baby Club, Toy Lending Library, Stroller Lending Library, and Cross Cultural Parenting Workshops.

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association
1320 - 5 Avenue SW
Phone: 283-0554
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Website: hillhurstsunnysidecommunity.com
We are a Community Centre, and the HSCA Mission Statement is to preserve and enhance a healthy and vibrant quality of life for the residents of Hillhurst-Sunnyside. The date for the Free Clothing Distribution Day  May 3, 2008.

Inner City Community Resource Centre
906, 8 Avenue SW - 3rd floor)
Serves basic needs to families in the 13 Downtown communities. ICCRC has a free Baby (0 to 24 months) clothing give away the first Tuesday of each month.

North Rocky View Community Resource Centre
Contact: Sue Der Stepanian
Phone: 948-0263
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Website: yourcrc.com
North Rocky View Community Resource Centre is focused on prevention and early intervention. It offers “one-stop-shop” for resources and support and exists to connect people with community services, organizations and groups.

West Central Community Resource Centre
Phone: 543-0555
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Website: closertohome.com
The West Central Community Resource Centre brings a new approach to providing a variety of programs and services to communities located in West Central Calgary. The Community Resource Centre has a ‘one-stop-shopping’ approach, to providing a wide variety of free services to individuals, children, youth and families which can be accessed by simply dropping in or by calling to make an appointment. Our purpose is to help individuals access immediate services when they need them, to create new solutions to problems faced by today’s families and to develop the capacity of the community to meet its own needs.

Especially for Mothers

Discovery HouseFamily Violence Prevention Society
Phone: 670-0467
Fax: 670-0475
Website: discoveryhouse.ca
Discovery House is a second stage shelter that offers protective and supportive services for women with children who have left an environment of family violence. Core services include low rent housing, on-site support and counselling for the residents, and psycho-educational groups. There are also services such as community awareness and fund-raising events that promote family violence as a social concern in our community.

Phone: 944-2270
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Website: womenshealthcentre.ca

Provides a health and well-being promotion program for women. Supports include: free short-term counselling with a psychologist, nurse or dietitian; workshops for women on topics like parenting, nutrition, relationships, financial management, exercise, emotional and physical health; a free bi-monthly newsletter with current health and well-being topics; access to a lending library; and an outreach program offering education and resources for those who have difficulty accessing services.

Phone: 403-945-3900
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Website: airdriefamilyservices.ca
We offer parenting support and information to parents and caregivers with children 0 to 17-years-of-age. Services include: Parenting Workshops and Support Groups, One-on-One consultations with a Parent Coach, Parent Resource Library, Toy Lending Library, Interactive Parent/Caregiver, Child (0 to five-years) Drop-In Programs, Staying Home Alone Program, Blended Family and Couples workshops. These programs are ongoing and are either free or offered at a minimal cost.

Phone: 440-7743
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The seminar is about how the divorce process affects children. As of September 1, 1997, anyone who files for divorce or judicial separation, or where custody, access, or child support is in dispute is required by the court to attend the Parenting After Separation Seminar. Mount Royal College is contracted to run the program.

Phone: 266-2622
Website: thealex.ca
The Alex Community Health Centre uses a multi-disciplinary approach to health and well-being. We believe health and wellness can best be achieved through a wide range of services and programs offered through an integrated approach to wellness. We believe this approach links clients to the programs they need to maintain good health. 

Aspen Family Service Society
Phone: 219-3477
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Website: aspenfamily.org
Aspen provides valuable services to Calgary and area; services primarily centered on serving children, youth, families and communities in need.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary -Ready, Set, Go! Pre-school and Family Program
Contact: Bowness Location - Adriana Jedynak
Contact: Penbrooke Location - Kim Dirksen
Phone: Bowness Location - 571-0517
Phone: Penbrooke Location - 543-9675
Website: calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca
Ready, Set, Go! is a low cost, play-based pre-school program for three- to five-year-olds that also includes a parenting component to support families with the joys and challenges of parenting. Ready, Set, Go! takes advantage of an optimum time in a child's development to encourage and support learning, early literacy, socialization, creativity, physical growth, problem-solving skills, and emotional literacy.

Calgary Family Services - In-Sync Program
Phone: Calgary Family Services 269-9888 and ask for the In-Sync Program
A free, play-based, multi-sensory program aimed at building, enhancing, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. Through the program, parent(s) and their child (ages 0 to six) engage in planned, playful, and multi-sensory activities that help foster healthy development and attachment in young children. In-Sync is a free, self referred program, delivered within the family’s home &/or agency office. 

Phone: 205-5178 (main line)
Phone: 205-5175 (registrations)
Phone: 205-5177 (postpartum support)
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Website: familiesmatter.ca
We create and facilitate learning opportunities that strengthen families and their connection to communities. Our agency provides various programs to families during the various stages of growth. Some of our many programs include our postpartum depression support program, in-home parenting education and various parenting classes and workshops, all which are intended to support families and encourage connection to communities.

Phone: 244-4248
The Father Latour Native Pastoral Centre works with Native Families.

Family Connections Parent Link
520 - 78 Avenue NW
Phone: 275-6666, Ext. 276
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Website: weconnectyou.ca
Provides support, information, referrals, developmental screening, parenting and children's programs for families with children newborn to six years (free).

Contact: Sandy Shuler, Family Life Education Coordinator
Phone: 287-3510
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Website: jfsc.org
JFSC is a non-denominational multi/social service family agency open to the entire Calgary and area community. Family Life Education programs cover all aspects of the lifecycle with varied topics: parenting and the one of a kind "Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First" six-week workshop.

Contact: Alice Williams
Phone: 210 -2993
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Website: childrens-village.org
Program supports the pregnant and parenting health of families in the Erinwoods, Forest Lawn, Forest Heights, Dover and Radisson communities. Weekly drop-in provides social support as well as information related to pregnancy, labor preparation, breastfeeding, parenting and women's health issues. Registered Nurse on site. Weekly parenting classes offered in the community on Tuesday. Drop-in hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to4:30pm. All services free.

Spectrum Youth and Family Services Association
Phone: 247-5003
Website: spectrum-yfsa.org
Spectrum YFSA is a registered charitable organization whose mission is to provide culturally respectful services for children, youth and families in Calgary and Area. Spectrum provides a wide range of programs and resources including: Healthy Families (for families with newborns), Connect Access (supervised access) and In-Home Support.

YWCA of Calgary
YWCA Sheriff King Home: 266-4111
24-hour crisis line: 266-0707 
Parent Link Corridor: 262-0497 
Website: ywcaofcalgary.com
The YWCA of Calgary offers programs and services for women and their families providing them with the skills, abilities and opportunities to contribute to and benefit from healthy communities.

• The Positive Parenting program is an early intervention, group program for parents looking for new approaches to building a better relationship with their children. Topics include: understanding your child, building self-esteem, positive discipline, communication skills, anger and much more. This-12 week program is offered at several different locations throughout the city. Please call 266-4111, beginning Sept 17, 2007, to register or for more information.

• The COMPASS (Community Parent & School Support) Program is designed to support families whose children (0 to 12 years) are having mild to moderate social, emotional and behavioral concerns. Through the intervention of an in-home Family Support Worker, it is hoped the family will grow in confidence and ability in managing the difficulties within their families. Please call 294-3664 for more information.

• The Y.A.P (Youth Advocate Program) works with youth, ages 10 to 18, who are feeling isolated, experiencing conflict, or just feel like they don’t fit in. The Youth Advocate engages directly with the youth and family on a weekly basis, for approximately 10 months. The objectives of the program are to connect the youth with community resources and recreational activities. The focus is on social skills and self-esteem development & building a support network. Please call 206-3460 for more information.

• The Parent Link Corridor program is a partnership between the YWCA of Calgary, CUPS and Calgary Family Services that serves residents in the downtown core. Parents, caregivers, children and families have access to a comprehensive spectrum of support services that are child centered, accessible and community based. Programs, supports and services are provided to all families free of charge. Please call 262-0497 for more information.
  

Especially for Stepfamilies 

The Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta
Contact: Bev
Phone: 245-5744
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Website: stepfamily.ca
The Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta is a not-for-profit based in Calgary that provides information, courses, and workshops for stepfamilies; and referrals to specially trained service providers. The courses offered include: Building Stepfamilies That Work (for couples) and When HE Has Kids…and You Don’t (for new stepmothers).

Phone: 265-1120
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Website: calgaryimmigrantaid.ca
The Calgary Immigrant Aid Society is a comprehensive settlement agency that supports the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees in the Calgary community.The Society works in partnership with other service providers in the areas of diversity. 

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Phone: 263-4414
Website: ciwa-online.com
Offers programs for immigrant and refugee families. For parents and children ages birth to six-years-of-age.

Contact: Estelita Novakovic
Phone: 537-3394
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Website: centrefornewcomers.ca
The Centre for Newcomers works in partnership with newcomer communities to provide opportunities for individuals to adjust, succeed and contribute as citizens in Canada and with Calgary communities to affirm and value diversity.

Phone: 263-4414, Ext. 33
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Has a unique cross-cultural component. Educates regarding laws, institutions, and services that affect parenting in Canada; improves communication with family; increases confidence and teaches new parenting skills. Leads to overall positive growth and development of children, families, and the greater community.

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Website: calgaryimmigrantaid.ca

The Mosaic Centre offers a holistic model of services to Calgary's immigrant and refugee families with young children. The centre offers over 14 different programs which address the health, educational, social, and emotional needs of newcomers and their children. These programs include: a licensed, pre-school program, family drop-in programs, family literacy programs, and programs for prenatal and post-natal families. 

Learning Opportunities 

Calgary Learning Centre
Phone: 686-9300
Toll Free: 1-877-686-9300
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Website: calgarylearningcentre.com
CLC provides diverse services throughout Alberta to persons with learning, literacy, and attention difficulties across the life span. Assessment/consultation services for K to 12 and for adults in post secondary institutions and the workplace; programs address concerns of parents, children, teens, and adults; family literacy programs for parents and preschoolers; professional development and community outreach for preschool throughout the adult years.

Contact: Greg McKenzie, Director
Phone: 777-7200
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Website: chinooklearningservices.com
Chinook Learning Services offers academic and non-academic programs for children, youth and families. Chinook also offers high school credit upgrading, English-as-a-second-language for adults, and general interest continuing education courses, as well as Summer School for Grades 1 to 12. Programs are offered at sites across the city. Chinook is part of the Calgary Board of Education and provides adult and continuing education.

Further Education Society
Contact: Laureen MacKenzie
Phone: 410-1501
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Website: nald.ca/fesa
The Further Education Society is a charitable organization formed in 1996 whose vision is to provide lifelong learning opportunities to those who will benefit from training and educational development. Our objectives are to provide facilitator training and a variety of models of family literacy programs to grassroots community groups who work with marginalized learners, both locally and nationally. 

Southern Alberta Family & Community Resource Centre, located at Alberta Children's Hospital
Phone: 955-3272
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Website: sacyhn.ca
Community Education Service provides families with free evidence - informed child health and child mental health education sessions. Sessions are located at Alberta Children’s Hospital and at various venues in the community. Upcoming education sessions can be viewed by visiting sacyhn.ca – tab Education Calendar, tab Community presentations. CES is one component of the Southern Alberta Family & Community Resource Centre which provides support and resources for families and professionals across Southern Alberta

Prenatal & Postnatal Services 

Birth Parent Services
Phone: 297-6210
Crisis Line: 297-2995, Response Team (24 hrs)
Website: calgaryandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca
Offering information and counselling to birth parents (married or single) to assist in planning for their child. All options open to the parent(s) are impartially explored, including parenting the child; government adoption; private placements through licensed agencies; and direct private adoptions.

Birth Unlimited
Phone: 237-8839
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Website: birthunlimited.ca

Birth Unlimited is a non-profit, consumer organization who helps families make the most informed choices during the childbearing year and beyond. We publish and provide Birthing magazine free to the community, maintain a childbirth focused library, organize educational opportunities, and host Calgary's best consumer-based website for information on childbirth choices in our city (and more). We offer a complimentary one-year membership for expectant families. 

Calgary Health Region
Perinatal Education Program
Phone: 781-1450
Website: birthandbabies.com
Visit birthandbabies.com for information on over 30 courses for expectant and new parents, including dates for our FREE Baby Care Fairs. Attend an Early Pregnancy class, and pick up your free Prenatal Journal and Pregnancy Wellness Guide. Coming Soon: Online Prenatal Classes!

Kara Program (Calgary Catholic School District)
Contact: Elisabeth MacDonald, Consultant, Religious Education & Family Life Team
Phone: 301-0815, ext. 2254
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Website: cssd.ab.ca – Programs
The Kara Program is a multi-dimensional program that helps pregnant and parenting students (male & female) in the Calgary Catholic School District to remain in school while addressing the unique challenges of pregnant and parenting adolescents.  Kara students have access to the services of the Kara Team, made up of the Kara Teacher/Counsellor, Social Worker, and Nurse.

Information Line: 274-8703
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Website: ttmac.org
To improve and promote the health and well-being of expectant multiple birth families and families with multiple births.

Private Businesses Offering Parenting Programs and Services 

Bellies, Babies & Beyond
Phone: 852-4650
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Website: belliesbabiesandbeyond.ca
Bellies, Babies & Beyond specializes in pre and postnatal fitness classes and in-home personal training. My business targets age groups 1 and 3.

Contact: Britt Raposo
Phone: 285-7613
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Website: calgarymoms.com
Open since March 2005, this local website has a large Calgary-based mom membership. Its goal is to provide a supportive environment for moms to connect and develop friendships online and offline through playgroups, mom’s night out, retreats, weight loss challenges, clubs and so much more. Come share your mommy moments!

MommyClub
Phone: 705-4863
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Website: mommyclub.ca
MommyClub™ is a free, online parenting resource that brings Canadian moms to one place to connect, learn, share and play. It is ‘Everything Mom,’ a spot for moms to make friends (both online and off), get support, find events, resources, activities as well as tap into an extensive parenting library. It’s all there… check it out at mommyclub.ca. 

Parenting Power
Contact: Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell
Phone: 281-2524
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Website: parentingpower.ca
We believe there is more than one ‘right way’ to parent. Our courses and family coaching will help you to feel more confident, capable and calm. We target adults with children from infants to teens. Discipline is the best of the four but we also work with mothers and/or fathers.

Post Natal Helpers Ltd.
Contact: Lynn
Phone: 640-0844
Post Natal Helpers Ltd. provides part-time childcare services for families with newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or special needs children. Available days, evenings, weekends, and overnight.

Professional Parenting Canada
Phone: 714-6766 or 225-1350
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Website: professionalparenting.ca
We are six PET (Parent Effectiveness Training) trained parent educators who offer research based keynotes, classes, lunch and learn speakers, and private consulting for companies, organizations, or individuals on a variety of parenting topics. 

Raymond Parenting
Category: Newborn to 2 years
Mothers and/or Fathers
Contact: Kitty Raymond
Phone: 242-3533
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Website: raymondparenting.com
Kitty Raymond, pediatric sleep specialist, offers Prenatal Sleep from the Start, Sleep from Now on, Setting Healthy Limits Ages one- to five-years and Toilet Learning the Easy Way.

 Single Parenting 

Catholic Family Service - Louise Dean Centre
Contact: Holly Charles
Phone: 777-7635
Website: cfs-ab.org
The Louise Dean Centre provides services to pregnant and parenting youth (under 20) and their children from newborn to six-years-old. Services and in-home services are offered.

Huntington Hills Single Parent Support Program
520 - 78 Avenue NW
Phone: 275-6666, Ext. 222
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Website: weconnectyou.ca
Offers an ongoing, weekly Single Parent Peer Support Group on Monday evenings at the Huntington Hills Community Association. This is an opportunity for single parents to meet, share ideas and concerns, gain support and gather resources. Childcare is provided.

 Special Needs

AADAC (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) Youth Services
Phone: 297-4664
Website: aadac.com
AADAC Youth Services provides a full range of youth substance use information, education, prevention and treatment services to adolescents and their families. AADAC works with a range of community partners to prevent drug, alcohol and gambling problems and promote resiliency in youth, families, schools and communities. Voluntary, free and confidential treatment services for youth and families include outpatient counselling, detox/stabilization, day treatment, and residential treatment.

Contact: Lilly Byrtus, Regional Coordinator
Phone: (780) 456-6651
Toll-free: 1-866-456-6651
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Website: aaia.ca

The AAIA is a national organization dedicated to helping individuals with allergies and asthma cope with the concerns of everyday living. We have extensive information available on all topics related to allergies - from the sniffles and sneezes of hayfever to life-threatening food allergies (anaphylaxis) and asthma. Our information is available to the general public at no charge. Membership is available to those wishing to access further information or interested in advocacy work.

Contact: Carlene Donnelly
Phone: 221-8782
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Website: cupshealthcentre.com
Since 1989, CUPS has been assisting people who are struggling with homelessness, poverty and addictions. We offer a safe environment where those in need can come for help without the fear of rejection, neglect or judgment. Offering programming in health care, social services and education, our focus is on human healing and our objective is to break the cycle of poverty.  

CHADD – Calgary Chapter
Voicemail: 225-8512
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Website: http://members.shaw.ca.chaddcalgary/
CHADD holds monthly Support Group meetings for parents of children and adults with ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. All are welcome to attend our free meetings, you don’t have to be a member to attend, and our meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 4th floor Conference rooms. 2008 ADHD Resource Conference will be held Saturday, March 8, 8am to 5pm at the Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, 1833 Crowchild Trail NW. Guest speakers: Dr. Russell Barkley (russellbarkley.org), and Dr. Rosemary Tannock (TeachADHD for classrooms). Register now for early bird fee. Registration and conference info. on website.

The Children’s Link Society
Phone: 230-9158
Fax: 230-3252
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Website: childrenslink.ca
The Children’s Link Society provides information and support links to families; communities; agencies and professionals in Western Canada for children and young adults with disabilities.

Phone: 283-6606
Toll Free: 1-866-408-5322 (LDAA)
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Website: LDAA.net
The LDAA-CC is dedicated to advancing the education, social development, legal rights and general well-being of people with learning disabilities and related disorders. Children and teen programs include summer camps and year-round social skills programs. These programs focus on building communication skills, problem-solving skills and friendship skills. The LDAA-CC also offers parent and educator workshops, a resource library, an information hotline and much more.

5232 - 4 Street SW (Main School and Administration)
Phone: 255-5577
Fax: 255-1254
Website: providencechildren.com
Providence is a registered charitable organization and non-profit society providing health, education and therapeutic services for preschool-aged children with all types of disabilities. Providence is Calgary's most experienced preschool for children with special needs. Registration is ongoing and the public is invited to contact us at any time to arrange a visit and see how we can help.

Phone: 246-1124
Website: childrens-village.org
The BRIDGES program is designed for children between the ages of three- to six-years who are exhibiting significant behavioral and emotional difficulties. BRIDGES accepts children based on referrals by parents/legal guardians. BRIDGES does not have a fee for service cost; this program, and the transportation, is funded through Alberta Learning. BRIDGES’ teams include teachers, child care counselors, a speech-language pathologist, psychologists, family therapists and consulting psychiatrist.

Society for Treatment of Autism
Phone: 253-2291
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Website: sta-ab.com
Provides a comprehensive treatment and educational service for individuals with autism and related disorders while offering education services for families.

Support & Guidance

Academy Counselling                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Phone: 245-5750
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Website: academycentre.com
Academy Counselling Corp. provides a full range of assessment, counselling and consulting services for: individual, couples, families, groups and organizations. Our professional staff of doctoral level psychologists and registered social workers are recognized experts regarding: school and learning problems, discipline and behavior problems, and relationship (parent-child, couple and family) concerns. Your fees may be covered in whole or in part by your extended health care plan (e.g., Blue Cross) or your EAP/AFAP provided by your employer. Medical referrals are not required.

Phone: 269-9888
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Website: calgaryfamilyservices.org
CFS has a wide range of counseling and in-home caregiver services that are designed to enhance family potential and assist the elderly, the ill and the handicapped to maintain their independence and dignity. Additional courses are also offered.

4112 - 4 Street NW
Phone: 245-4665
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Website: cclscalgary.ca
A grassroots family association committed to creating inclusive communities, CCLS provides advocacy, information and support to families and individuals with developmental disabilities. Offers family to family support and networking. Advocates for community inclusive practices and policies. Works collaboratively with other organizations who share common values.

Phone: 691-5991 or use our online Intake form at calgarycounselling.com
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Website: calgarycounselling.com
Calgary Counselling Centre is the largest provider of counselling services in Calgary, providing compassionate, professional and affordable counselling services since 1962. Offering service in over 15 languages with no waiting list, the Centre is proud to offer programming for youth: children of divorce, eating disorders, adolescents and depression, responsible choices for children & parents - for youth who are aggressive or abusive at home or at school. The Centre’s fee structure is based on income - no one is turned away for an inability to pay. 

Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre
Phone: 269-3110
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Website: pregcare.com
Pregnancy tests, peer counselling, advocacy, referrals, housing, prenatal classes, support groups for parents, birth mothers and women experiencing post-abortion grief. Community education programs including teen sexuality - abstinence and parenting. Abortion referral not offered.

Caring Beyond
Phone: 294-1131
A support group for parents who have suffered the death of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or genetic termination (poor pre-natal diagnosis). The meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at the Grace Women’s Health Centre (next to the Foothills Hospital). Call for more information or to speak with a facilitator.

Contact: Vince McGrath
Phone: 233-2360
Website: cfs-ab.org
The Family and Community Services Program at Central Office provide individual, couple and family Counselling. This program addresses issues of children of all ages. Counselling with children is done in a family context which may include some individual counselling.

Contact: Ann Marie Rypiak
Phone: 543-0550, Ext. 230
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Website: closertohome.com
Closer to Home Community Services offers to vulnerable children and families, a full continuum of services which are humane, effective and individualized. Through the use of the Teaching Family Model, the best possible solutions are created. A volunteer parenting program, Kiwehtata is also offered as is a Home Visitation program for new mothers and infants.

Contact: Adam Ross, Program Supervisor
Phone: 287-2920
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Website: enviros.org
We are a therapeutic program that targets behaviors, both with our clients (boys and girls ages eight to12) and with their families that do not allow them to live together in a healthful and productive manner. Our goal is to work with the families, using an experiential approach, with the final outcome being that the client moves home with their family on a full-time basis, after their time with Flex House is complete.

Phone: 273-4026
To provide in-home support and guidance for foster parents aimed at strengthening and preserving foster care placements. To provide support and guidance to current aboriginal foster care providers to enhance skills and knowledge.

Phone: 263-4525
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Website: hospicecalgary.com
Offers support to families with children up to 19-years-of-age who are coping with the life-threatening illness or death of a loved one. Our professional counselors specialize in working with children and teens in a 'child friendly' manner. Counselling sessions may include play, artwork, writing or other activities that stimulate the expression of feelings. Our group programs allow families to meet with others facing similar issues, learn from peers, and share common concerns

Contact: Joan Bever, Executive Director
Phone: 270-1809
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Website: helpforparents.ca
We are peer support groups for parents experiencing problems with their youth/teens ages 10 to 18.

Contact: Tara Sweeney, Program Coordinator
Phone: 205-5279
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Free and voluntary early intervention program for families in the downtown area who have at least one child aged 0 to two. Is an in-home support program aimed at providing teaching, mentoring, support and linkage to resources.

Wood’s Homes Treatment Resources

Phone: 270-4102
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Website: woodshomes.ca
To promote and restore the development and well-being of children and their families within the community.

Editor’s Notes: Information for this inventory was provided voluntarily and may not reflect all services offered by all community agencies.