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News Posted On Apr 14, 2025
CEO Pauline Smale Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
We are thrilled to celebrate our CEO, Pauline Smale, on being awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Pauline’s leadership has been transformative, guiding The Family Centre to provide vital mental health supports, family services, and community…
News Posted On Aug 22, 2024
Looking for our next volunteer Board Member
Since 1942, The Family Centre (TFC) has been providing support services to families andchildren to help achieve our mission to promote healthy, safe, and economically viablecommunities. The Family Centre has a strong reputation for providing quality…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2023
Roots & Wings Summer Camp 2023
FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS Hey there, parents! Summer is here, and what better way to spend it than to join a free summer camp? You get to meet other parents and caregivers in the community, but you'll also learn about self-care,…
News Posted On Jun 09, 2023
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 Mar 06, 2023
National Social Work Week 2023
This National Social Work Week, we celebrate all they do for us in the community and beyond! Registered Social Workers (RSW) take up many roles in our community - working in mental health, community initiatives, family support & connect, therapy, and…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2022
Rapid Access Counselling in Alberta
Rapid Access Counselling is a new virtual counselling service available to all Albertans. Are you in need of a supportive conversation focused on a change you’d like to make in your life? Whether you need to take several steps on a long journey, or…
News Posted On Jun 13, 2022
The Family Centre's Annual Report 2021/2022
Our Annual Report 2021/2022 is now available! The Family Centre has been supporting families and all people for 80 years! That’s 80 years of overcoming challenges and improving people’s overall well-being. Here are some highlights from last year:…
News Posted On Jun 01, 2022
LGBTQ+ Resources: The Rainbow Pages
Transitioning into adulthood can be tough. Finding resources shouldn’t be! We are excited to announce the release of The Rainbow Pages Edition 6. The Rainbow Pages is a resource guide developed by The Family Centre to provide the 2SLGBTQ+ youth and…
News Posted On Mar 14, 2022
United Way Funded Partner Campaign Award Winner
Each year, more than 450 workplaces across the Alberta Capital Region run their own United Way employee giving campaigns. These campaigns inspire donors and volunteers to support our community’s most vulnerable, including those living in poverty, and…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2021
Two New Locations at Drop-In Single Session Counselling Edmonton
What are the two new locations? We have two new locations at our Drop-In Single Session Counselling! “We are glad to be able to partner with these two organizations and expand our DISSC services to these new locations,” says Elsie Lobo, Manager,…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2021
Feedback on our Services
It is important for us to know that we are helping people to move forward in positive ways, no matter what challenges they are dealing with. That’s why we ask for feedback to evaluate if our services make a positive impact. Here are some of our findings:…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2021
Services Available In-Person and Online
We’ve heard you loud and clear - it’s great to be able to choose whether you want to access our services online or in person. That’s why: Counselling continues to be available online, in person, and over the phone. You can just drop in for a…
News Posted On Jul 16, 2021
Low Cost Summer Activities
Are you looking for fun, inexpensive things to do with your family this summer? There are now more places open and more activities to choose from. Here are some activities in our city that won’t break your bank: The City of Edmonton outdoor pools are…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2021
The Family Centre’s Annual Report 2020/21 is now available!
The Family Centre continues to overcome adversity even with the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some highlights: We got accredited by Council on Accreditation We are now a certified Trauma-Informed Care agency We have raised about $45,000 at our United Way…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2021
How The Family Centre Employees Celebrate Canada Day
Happy Canada Day! It is a day where Canadians across the country show their pride, history, culture, and achievements! This year, we want to share a piece of our employees’ stories who migrated to Canada and received their Canadian citizenship. We…
News Posted On Jun 21, 2021
Edmonton Students' Poem for Black History Month got Featured on CBC Radio
Black History Month honours the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. Each February, Canada celebrates and acknowledges the impact of the Black community in our society. This year, students from John D. Bracco school celebrated what being…
News Posted On Jun 16, 2021
Free Summer Camp for Parents: "Me" Time
Are you looking for fun and free things to do this summer? Meet other parents and learn about structure, routine, child development, emotional support, community resources, and more at The Family Centre’s free summer camp for parents! This is your…
News Posted On Jun 01, 2021
The Recognition Program: Working Together for the Common Good of the Youth
The Family Centre’s (TFC) youth liaisons form part of a large collaborative known as the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team (NET). For those of you who are not already aware, NET is a partnership of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), City of Edmonton,…
News Posted On May 10, 2021
COVID-19 Emergency Financial Supports
We are all collectively going through an unimaginable, challenging situation and some of us have been impacted financially more than others. The resources below have been compiled from the City of Edmonton Earn*Save*Build monthly compilation of Financial…
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.