Parents, Families and Youth
Youth and Family Services identifies and addresses youth, young adult, and family social issues in the community through direct service and/or in partnerships with other social agencies.
Connect Parent Group |
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A 10 week Attachment-Based Program to support parents and caregivers of pre-teens (ages 10-14).
To find out when the next session is running contact 780-992-6267. |
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Dragonfly Support Group |
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A monthly group for parents whose children face mental health challenges. This groups is a safe and supportive place for parents and caregivers to:
To register, please call 780-992-6267. |
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Rainbow Alliance |
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The Rainbow Alliance is a peer support group for youth ages 13 and up. It is a supportive and safe place open to all sexual orientations and gender identities, where youth can be themselves in a safe, affirming, sex-positive, alcohol and drug free environment. Meetings are fun opportunities to make new friends, partake in fun activities and work on projects together. To learn more about the Rainbow Alliance, call 780-992-6267. |
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The Bridge, Wellness Hub for Youth | ||||||
The Bridge is our community’s safe and supportive space for youth aged 11-24 years of age. The Bridge is a collaboration of local agencies that share space so youth can come and access a number of services at once focusing on mental health and wellness. In addition to wellness services, youth can use our creator space, chill and read in our quiet space, use our computer lab, or grab a snack from our snack pantry! The Bridge is open two days a week: Wednesday and Thursday 2:00 – 8:00pm Services available onsite are Drop-In:
Located at Suite #2, 10307 – 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan For more information, please email manager@thebridgewhy.com or call 780-589-0224. |
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Youth Advisory Committee |
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The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is open to all youth ages 13 – 18 and will focus on:
Goals:
Location: TBD If you are interested in volunteering with the YAC, or for more information, please email fcssinfo@fortsask.ca or call 780-992-6267. |
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Youth Council | ||||||
The Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council is a Committee established by City Council and its purpose is to educate and empower youth to provide information and recommendations to Council in relation to issues that impact or involve youth. MembershipUp to 14 youth members between the ages of 14 and 24 years of age, who are residents of the City of Fort Saskatchewan; an appointed representative from City Council; and the Youth and Family Coordinator. Roles and responsibilitiesThe Youth Council shall: a. research and write policy proposals for Council’s consideration and review; b. consult with Administration and other youth serving agencies to support youth initiatives; c. provide a youth lens to City policies, programs and services as part of the City’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy (GEN-007-C); d. work with Administration to develop and maintain a community dialogue about matters important to youth in Fort Saskatchewan; e. drive change, and advocate on behalf of youth; and f. establish partnerships with individuals and youth serving organizations to ensure different perspectives are reflected in Youth Council initiatives and procedures.
Additional informationYouth Council Terms of Reference If you are interested in being on the Youth Council Committee, please fill out and submit the Committee Application Form. For more information, please email YouthCouncil@fortsask.ca or call 780-992-6267. |
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Youth Outreach Program | ||||||
The Youth Outreach Worker provides short-term, goal-oriented support to youth, aged 6-18 years, and their families. They work with the youth's existing strengths while building connections between families, schools and community services. Youth Outreach helps with:
Who is eligible? This is a confidential, free service provided to Fort Saskatchewan residents. The Youth Outreach Worker is able to meet in a variety of settings – at school, home, our offices, or other community spaces. Individual sessions may focus on:
The Youth Outreach Worker does not provide psychiatric assessments or intervention services. To apply to the program or for more information, please contact the FCSS Intake Line: 780-992-6267. |