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The Family & Children Services Division operates on a holistic, strength-based philosophy, to:
- facilitate the integration of families and children into the community,
- enhance the provision of services to newcomers by community resources,
- strengthen families and the community, and
- promote the healthy development of children.
CCIS offers a range of child care services. We operate the Cross Cultural Children’s Centre and the New Family Place Child Care Centre, which provide, high-quality care to children 0 to 6 years old. Parents are eligible for provincial subsidy; FCS staff will assist parents in applying for this.
We also operate 3 out of School care programs at 3 different schools in Calgary; Langevin School, Rideau Park School, and St. Monica School. We are provincially licensed and parents may be eligible for provincial subsidy.
During the summer months, we operate Adventures in the Sun, a summer day-camp for children ages 6 – 12. This program is also provincially licensed, and parents may be eligible for subsidy from the Alberta Children and Youth Services.
We operate a Supported Child Care program with the assistance of Calgary & Area Child & Family Services Authority, so we can integrate children with mild to moderate special needs in our programming.
CCIS operates the New Family Place Family Resource Centre, which includes our Parent Link Centre. This program is supported by the United Way of Calgary & Area, Calgary & Area Child & Family Services Authority, and Alberta Child & Youth Services. While we serve any parent needing assistance, we specialize in issues faced by newcomer families. The Family Place is a family resource centre, operating on a holistic, supportive, strength-based model which assists immigrant and community families. Please see the New Family Place page for more information.
CCIS works closely with Region 3 Calgary & Area Child & Family Services Authority (“Child Welfare”) to provide appropriate, effective services to newcomer families in distress. We provide direct services during assessments & investigations, and facilitate families accessing supports for children with disabilities.
Designed to facilitate immigrant families in accessing and participating in community recreational programming and opportunities.
Mobilizes immigrant parents in supporting their children’s schools, and providing school input and community liaison, while acquiring learning strategies to support their children in school.
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