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News Posted On Mar 18, 2025
The Family Centre team learns nêhiyawêwin, the Cree language
The Family Centre’s Indigenous Support Services team members Aubrey and Carol have been learning Cree under the guidance of Elder Dr. Leona Makokis. Dr. Makokis also gifted us our foster care program’s name, ohpikîhakan, and helped us develop our…
News Posted On Mar 10, 2025
Smudging Tutorial
Smudging is a time-honoured ritual for clearing out negative energy and inviting balance into your space and day. In this tutorial, Tracy, our knowledge holder at The Family Centre, will walk you through the art of smudging, from selecting the right…
News Posted On Mar 03, 2025
Thinking About Foster Care? How We Support You Through the Process
Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you? You’re not alone, and many foster parents now have been curious about the same thing. Opening your home to become a foster family to children and youth…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2024
Kokum Rebecca's Story: Holding Space for Cultural Reconnection
Initially, kokum Rebecca was referred to Kun Wang, a Roots and Wings worker from Delton school, as part of our All In for Youth Program to develop parenting skills as she raised her grandchildren. During their time together, three of Rebecca’s family…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2024
Client Story: Vanessa & Don
Vanessa and her husband, Don, always thought about helping other children. Their passion led them to the ohpikîhakan (“a child that is being raised”) program at The Family Centre. Once learning about this therapeutic foster care program, Vanessa…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2023
Therapeutic Foster Care in the News - New Approach in Alberta
Foster care is changing in Alberta, and we are thrilled to be part of this new approach. Our therapeutic foster care (ohpikîhakan) is focused on increased training and support for caregivers, and family reunification. Did you catch our therapeutic…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2023
Our Indigenous Support Services
The Family Centre is committed to working towards reconciliation by becoming a wicihtasow (ally). Read on to learn how we are developing our Indigenous practice and the services available to our Indigenous service users. We have been developing our…
News Posted On Apr 01, 2023
New Therapeutic Foster Care Program Looking for Caregivers for Youth
The Family Centre's new therapeutic foster care program is looking for interested caregivers for youth. Have you ever thought about becoming a caregiver for youth? If you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable youth in Edmonton, this…
News Posted On Jun 29, 2021
Calvin's Story
Calvin’s love for his daughters gave him the courage to hold his family together as a single parent. His daughters were put into care because their mother struggled with addiction and unhealthy relationships. When Calvin heard the news, he was living…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2021
Trista's and Angela's Story
Trista was shocked the day her oldest sister called her from prison. She asked Trista to care for her baby, Briella, when she would be born. “I knew that Briella would be taken, and my sister would be sent back to the prison after she gave birth. So,…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2021
Crystal's Story
Crystal was caring for her grandchildren when her world turned upside down. She had been sober for sixteen years but was accused of using drugs and alcohol. The next day her grandchildren were taken into care. Nobody believed Crystal and the pain turned…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2020
Nataz's Story
At the age of seventeen, Nataz was transitioning out of foster care and into her own place. Feeling bright-eyed, she was ready to take on any opportunity that was presented to her. A few years later, her social worker introduced her to Natasha, a youth…
News Posted On Jun 05, 2020
Resources for National Indigenous History Month
In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. If you’re interested in learning more about Indigenous peoples, here are some resources recommended by our knowledge…
The Family Centre acknowledges that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.