Strong families mean everything to our community.
We help families through early childhood development,parenting programs,as well as Individual and family supports.
Supporting Fort Saskatchewan and the Sturgeon Region
Donate Today
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
$25 / Month will help remove barriers that are preventing people from leaving abusive relationships.
$50 / Month will help ensure mental health and bereavement supports are accessible at Families First.
$100 / Month will help sustain our prevention and early intervention programming. These important programs build families up and reduce the need of costly intervention services later on.
What We Do
Individuals and families walk through our doors looking for help and hope. From Early childhood development or parenting programs, to support when experiencing relationship violence or navigating complex systems.
We are here to provide support and a helping hand. As part of the Family Resource Network for Fort Saskatchewan and Sturgeon Region, we are here to make sure you and your family get the right support at the right time for you!
We provide information and referral support for a range of needs to families with children 0 to 18 years of age.
We Offer:
- Programs for caregivers and their young children to play and learn together
- Support for community members trying to figure out tricky systems
- Group support and education for adults and caregivers
- In home support for caregivers needing extra parenting guidance
- Community Kitchens
- Some basic needs support like formula, diapers and wipes
- Warm and compassionate listeners
- Supports for those experiencing relational violence.
- Programs supporting Adult Literacy
- Rapid access counselling supports.
Help us help you by taking the Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Fort Saskatchewan
Click on the link below to complete Ages and Stages Questionnaire for your child. This screening tool gives you a snapshot of where your child is in their development based on their age.
The results help us identify any development delays and, most importantly, celebrate the milestones your child achieves going forward.
This tool relies on you as the expert about your child.
There are two kinds of questionnaires:​
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3)
This provides you information about your child across five developmental areas:
- Communication
- Gross Motor
- Fine Motor
- Problem-Solving
- Personal-Social
Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional (ASQ: SE-2)
This provides you information about your child’s social and emotional development.
Do you have a child that is 5 years and older? Give us a call to complete a SDQ together! The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire can help you learn about your older child’s milestones!
Click here to take the questionnaire.
Our impact
IN THE
COMMUNITY
Partnering with outside programs and services creates easier access for families, and also connect people with Families First and what we have to offer.
Families First offers a large range of registered programs including the Parent – Child Mother Goose Program, Community Kitchens and much more.
From dealing with a loss of a baby to overcoming domestic violence, Life has its challenges. We are here to help.
