programs & services
Family Resource Services / Parent Link Centre
Provides Support, Resources and Family Child Care to Parents
We believe that:
- Parenting is a challenging job
- All families are capable
- All parents deserve support
We offer support and resources on the parenting topics, child development and issues which affect family life, by providing several workshops and programs.
We offer the following family resource workshops and programs...
A. Parenting Education
Build on your parenting skills through the support of group members
* Managing Sibling Relationships
* Triple P: Positive Parenting
* Triple P: Teens
* Raising Boys
* Kids Have Stress Too!
* Parenting Your Grandchild Group
* BabyTime/ToddlerTime @ Airdrie Public Library
* Our Place or Yours
* Low Fees
"Where good parents become great parents"
B. Parent Link Drop-in Programs
Our Drop-In programs are places where parents and caregivers can take part with their children in a variety of interactive play activities. Parent Coaches are available to answer questions and provide information about programs and services available in our community. There is no fee, but donations are gratefully accepted.
P.L.A.Y.
Parent Link And You
0-5 Years
Airdrie - Community Links
Tuesdays- Thursdays
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
(July/August - Thursday only 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Tuesdays
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday Evenings
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Airdrie - Bethany Care Centre
1736 1 Ave NW
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Beiseker - Community Links Beiseker Office
#1, 401 - 5th Street
0 - 3 Years
Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Baby Networks
3 - 12 months
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. @ Community Links
For more Early Childhood programs, please see our Workshop/Groups.
C. Parent Consultation
Parent Coaches visit with individuals and families in our office or your home.
* Parenting skills
* Family management skills
* Support and resources
* No fee
D. Ages and Stages Developmental Screens available
E. Children's Workshop
Staying Home Alone
Children age 10-12 and their 8-9 year old siblings learn the skills necessary for staying home alone.
* Nutrition
* Responsibility
* Answering phone and door
* Safety and first aid
* Street smarts
* Reasonable fees
Fees:
$35 - 1st Child
$20 - 2nd Child
$15 - 3rd Child
We are very proud of this program. Both parents and children say they love it!
F. Comfort, Play & TeachTM: A Positive Approach to Parenting
The Comfort, Play & Teach material is designed to give parents and caregivers developmental information and play-based activities you can do with your children ages 1 to 3 and is based on three main types of interactions between parents and their children that support a child's healthy development.
During the six weeks, you will have the chance to play in very small groups with a Parent Coach.
Parents in Airdrie and surrounding rural areas can call for more information or to register.
Make the most of your child's early years!
The Comfort, Play & Teach concepts were developed by the Invest In Kids Foundation and the information given during the six weeks is adapted from the Share It Forward program.
G. Family Child Care Program (An Accredited Family Child Care Program)
Offering quality in-home childcare for children birth to 12 years.
"Since 1982"
Become a Regulated Family Child Care Home
PARENTS:
Looking for Quality Child-Care?
We offer...
* Care for children birth to 12 years of age
* A safe and secure home-like environment
* Child care that meets your child\'s and family needs
* Back up care available wherever possible
* Every home is screened, approved, and monitored
* Providers must adhere to all provincial standards of care
* Toy and equipment library
* Resource library
* Preschool government subsidies available to those who qualify
* School Age government subsidies available to those who qualify.
"Safety and well being of children is important to us."
PROVIDERS:
Join us and become a Regulated Family Child Care Home
* In home training and support
* Resources
* Toy and equipment lending library
* Family child care referrals
* Guaranteed payments for days worked
* Small business opportunity in your home
* Set your own work schedule
* Income tax deductible benefits
* Back-up care available wherever possible
* Access to educational opportunities
* Accrediation dollars, i.e., wage-top ups, infant care incentives, various incentives to recruit and retain child care professinals.
Community Links' Family Child Care Program is contracted with Region 3 Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority. The government sets the standards for the operation of the Family Child Care program.
Member of the Alberta Family Child Care Association
Date: ongoing
Contact: For more information, call 403-945-3900