Family Resources
Families Matter
We provide a friendly, supportive place for family activities including structured and unstructured games and crafts, educational sessions for parents, plus opportunities for moms and dads to speak with trained staff and other families about parenting and life challenges. Parents can also access reading materials to aid in their self-help process.
403-205-5178
4615 – 85th Street NW
downstairs in the Bowness/Montgomery Daycare
www.familiesmatter.ca
Parent Support Association of Calgary
Helps to support all families experiencing parent-youth conflict by providing problem solving strategies, education, advocacy and prevention through community peer support groups, workshops and co-operative initiatives with other organizations.
403-270-1809
#200 609 - 35 Avenue NE
The Children’s Link Society
~a central access point for comprehensive, unbiased, current information for children with special needs and their families
~a family orientated service which recognizes the central care-giving and decision-making role of families in the life of their child with special needs
~a community-based service where families can easily access information and supports in our resource centre or central location or community locations commonly used by all families
403-230-9158 www.childrenslink.ca
Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre
We are a non-profit agency offering compassionate support and assistance to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or experiencing post abortion stress. We are here to support you during the decision-making process and to provide ongoing support and counselling regardless of the option you choose. Our caring and non-judgmental environment is a place where you can get the information you need to make the choice that is right for you. We make sure you have information you can trust. All of our services are strictly confidential and are provided free of charge.
We do not refer for or perform abortions.
24 Hour Hot Line 403-269-3110
Best Beginning
Best Beginning is a service for pregnant women and their supporters who:
~Need information to make healthy choices during pregnancy
~Feel alone and isolated
~Face language or cultural barriers
~Are living on a low income
403-228-8221
Children’s Cottage Society/ Crisis Nursery
The Children’s Cottage Society offers a wide range of programs for parents and children in Calgary, Alberta strengthening families by demonstrating leadership through a network of Crisis, Respite, and Support Services
Boys and Girls Club
For families that have at least one child under the age of five, who feel isolated, lonely or depressed due to language or cultural barriers or simply feel overwhelmed with parenthood.
403-276-9981
4527 – 77 Street NW
www.calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca
Home-Start- Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
Home-Start is a community project run by experienced volunteers offering regular support, friendship and practical assistance to young families, thus helping them avoid crisis and break-up.
Calgary Moms
Offers a supportive environment to connect with other moms and develop friendships.
Calgary Family Services
Offers in home support, adoptive and attachment counseling
403-269-888
300, 906 – 8 Avenue SW
www.calgaryfamilyservices.org
Pathways Youth and Family Services
Offers in home support through the Healthy Families program
403-247-5003
#103, 6919 – 32 Ave. N.W.
www.spectrum-yfsa.org
