Family Resource Networks (FRNs) provide supports and services to help Alberta families reach their fullest potential. A variety of services are available across the province for children and youth ages 0 to 18, and their families. Services include:

  • 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.

Services provided through FRNs are available to all Albertans, free of charge, regardless of where they live.

There are 70 FRNs across the province. Each Network is located on the map below. For more detailed information regarding services offered by each FRN, please click on any Network.

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Fort Saskatchewan

  • Program type: Social connections and supports

  • Service description: The Strengthening Homefires Cultural and Social Work Support Program is a prevention and early intervention program that uses Indigenous ways of knowing and holistic views to strengthen and build resiliency of a family unit to create a legacy of healing through education and support. The supports and services provided will strengthen Indigenous parents, youth and families’ understanding of traditions, customs and practices; grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, increasing positive outcomes related to child safety and well-being. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to build resilience through understanding the effects of indigenous history and intergenerational trauma regarding parenting and interactions with family and community and increase their capacity to access community resources in times of need.

  • Role: Spoke

  • Phone: 780-477-7961

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  • Address: 10863 96 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5H 2K2

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  • Program type: Child and youth development and well-being supports

  • Service description: By supporting vulnerable children and youth between the ages of 6-18 they will attain long term stability by increasing connections, supports and reducing barriers. A variety of evidence-informed and strength-based programs, supported referrals, and in home supports will be provided to the community and families we serve. We work with people of all backgrounds including but not limited to indigenous, sexually and gender diverse, and culturally diverse children, youth, and families.

  • Role: Spoke

  • Phone: 780-992-0103

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  • Address: 10090 93 Avenue , Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, T8L 1N4

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  • Program type: Child and youth development and well-being supports

  • Service description: Play - Early Childhood Development programming is offered throughout the Fort Saskatchewan and Sturgeon Region Family Resource Network area. It is an opportunity for caregivers and their children to play together and learn more about child development in a supportive and enriching environment.

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  • Phone: 780-998-5595

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  • Address: 9901 90 Street , Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, T8L 3T1

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  • Program type: Home Visitation

  • Service description: Home Visitation is an in-home support provided to prenatal caregivers as well as caregivers of children 0-6 years of age within the Fort Saskatchewan and Sturgeon Region Family Resource Network. The support may include Health for Two pre-natal support in a community location. The intent is to nurture the caregiver-child relationship and provide support for child development.

  • Role: Spoke

  • Phone: 780-998-5595

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  • Address: 9901 90 Street , Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, T8L 3T1

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  • Program type: Caregiver capacity building supports

  • Service description: Family Education and Support includes one to one in home supports and group supports in community for families with children aged 0 – 13 years. Support is intended to build resilience and increase knowledge and skills about parenting and child development.

  • Role: Spoke

  • Phone: 780-998-5595

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  • Address: 9901 90 Street , Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, T8L 3T1

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