Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Program Overview
The Family Resource Centre provides support to families connected with Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and families that are providing Family Managed Services (FMS) through Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). The Centre provides a wide range of services such as understanding and maintaining FSCD and PDD FMS agreements, group learning opportunities, networking opportunities, assistance with planning for their family members and supports to secure staffing.
What to Expect
- Group learning opportunities for families and staff
- Resources and referrals
- Opportunities for networking and peer support
- Guest speaker sessions covering variety of topics
- Family Resource Staffing Database
Who is this program for?
Families connected with Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and families that are providing Family Managed Services (FMS) through Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) within the Central Region.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FRC provides information to Central Albertans who have a Child with a Disability or have Family Managed Supports for their adult family member with a Developmental Disability. If we are not the right resource for you, we will direct you to an appropriate source.
The FRC is available to support you with training, navigation support and community based connections. There is no time limit on the support we provide.
The FRC will provide you with guidance on hiring and retaining staff. We can assist with networking to develop contacts with other FMS Administrators and families.
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