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Family Resource Networks

Learn about Family Resource Networks services and supports for children and youth up to 18 years old.

Overview

Provincial Family Resource Networks (FRNs) provide supports and services to help Alberta families become resilient, strong and healthy. Agencies within the FRN program deliver prevention and early intervention services and supports for children and youth aged 0 to 18 and their families.

Children benefit from developing a solid foundation in their early years. FRNs can help them build that foundation with programs focused on early development and learning, social and emotional support and community connections.

Services offered

Services provided through FRNs are available to all Albertans, free of charge, regardless of where they live. Networks provide a range of in person and virtual services to communities across Alberta, and supports that focus on: 

  • strengthening parenting and caregiving knowledge
  • social and emotional support
  • coping and problem-solving skills
  • early development and learning
  • access to community supports and resources
  • improving child and youth development
  • building resiliency
  • fostering well-being

  • Child and youth development and well-being supports

    Provides age-appropriate programs geared towards promoting healthy development. Program participants of all ages are actively engaged in opportunities to build, strengthen, and master skills through a variety of programming and experiences. Services may include parent and child programs, youth leadership and outreach programs, as well as childhood developmental screenings and assessments.

  • Caregiver capacity building supports

    Includes parenting groups, seminars, classes or one- to- one support to help caregivers develop their parenting knowledge and the skills to provide safe, responsive, and nurturing environments.

  • Social connections and supports

    Includes services that promote positive connections between infants, children, youth, parents, families, caregivers and communities. Services connect participants to both natural and formal support by offering group sessions or one-to-one services to help families navigate community-based resources.

  • Home visitation supports

    Provides in-home parent education and family support services to expectant parents and those with children newborn to 6 years of age. Services are intended to support families who are facing challenges that may place their children at risk and keep them from developing to their full potential. These services focus on the well-being of families and help build healthy, strong communities. The agencies who are a part of the FRNs work to make sure infants, children and youth are safe and resilient, while supporting parents and caregivers.

Find a FRN

Find a Family Resource Network in your area

70 FRNs across Alberta provide information and referral services that support families to connect with their FRN as well as other community supports. FRNs also coordinate services and network-based activities in different communities and geographical areas. There are 35 FRNs that serve rural communities, as well as 10 Indigenous and one Francophone FRN that serves both rural and urban communities.

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