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Family and Community Support Services

FCSS provides many different services, including:

back to top (back to top)Helping Hands Home Support Program

Provides home support service (light housekeeping, menu planning and companionship) to all residents of participating municipalities on a cost sharing basis for anyone experiencing problems that limit their ability to live and function independently including:

back to top (back to top)Transportation Program

Provides public transportation to residents of:

Primarily to access medical services in the Spirit River Region and Grande Prairie, Alberta. 

Transportation also provided for shopping, entertainment, cultural and personal purposes as time permits.

The FCSS van goes to Grande Prairie on the second Thursday of each month.  Participants must call the office to reserve space.

The 10 passenger van is also available for private bookings.

The next transportation vantrip to Grande Prairie is February 9th,2012

Effective February 1, 2012 New Van Charges will be as follows:

Seniors $10.00;Non-seniors $15.00

Saddle Hills or Birch Hills County residents-$20.00.

These fees will help pay for maintenance and operating expenses. Denise SkoworodkoInterim Co-ordinatorBox 389 Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0780-864-3500 F:780-864-4303

 

 

 

back to top (back to top)Dine n’ Shine Breakfast Program

Partnering with local businesses, service groups, parents and the Breakfast for Learning Alberta Grant, this program offers a healthy morning snack to all children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 within:

Breakfast snacks are provided twice a week for every student.
Studies show that children who are well nourished have improved:

The program is not intended to replace breakfast within the home but as a supplement those who are already eating breakfast while assisting those who are not.

back to top (back to top) Kid’s Summer Day Camp Program: Camp WaNaGo

Summer day camp program provides families with an affordable option for summer child care while providing youth with opportunities to learn new things and have fun with other children. 

back to top (back to top)Community Christmas Hamper Project

This community tradition serves all needy residents. Needy families can be nominated or make personal application to receive a hamper. The community donates non-perishables at collection sites. Local businesses sponsor fresh food purchases and donate volunteer labor.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2011

 Donation boxes for our Christmas hampers are to be found in most businesses ,schools, banks in Spirit River, Rycroft and Woking .

Application forms for hampers are in the Town of Spirit River Office, Village of Rycroft Office, Municipal District of Spirit River #133 Office and Saddle Hills County Office. These forms must be returned to the FCSS Office located in the MD Building by December 9th. Bring a piece of ID when bringing in your completed forms. If you have any questions, call Denise at 864-3500 for more info.

Denise Skoworodko

Interim Co-ordinator

Box 389 Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0

780-864-3500 F:780-864-4303

fcss@mdspiritriver.ab.ca

 

back to top (back to top)Other Services and Program Initiatives

In addition to ongoing programs, many side services and seasonal projects are also available. 

 

MEALS ON WHEELS

 

FCSS also partners with other local organizations, and networks with other Family and Community Support Services organizations to keep up with the needs of the community.