The Family Resource Network

The Family Resource Network (FRN) offers programs and services for families with children and youth aged 0-18 years that foster resilience, healthy childhood development, and strong family bonds. 

Our FREE educational programs and services include:

• Educational programs and workshops
  • Parented and unparented drop-in and registered programs:
    • Early years (0-6 years) 
    • School-aged children (grades 1-6)
    • Youth (grades 7 and up)
  • Parent education and skills-building workshops
• Special events for families and children of all ages
• One-on-one support for family challenges

Family Resource Network fall program schedule (6.7 MB) 

One-on-one family support

The FRN's one-on-one support helps parents and caregivers build strategies to tackle all family challenges. Find support with everything from pregnancy concerns to developing good bedtime routines to complex challenges such as family violence and mental health.

Child and youth development

Find information, resources and supports on child and youth development, as well as take the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (for kids aged two months to five years old), to see if your child is on track to meet their developmental goals.

Strathcona County Family Resource Network spokes

The Family Resource Network (FRN) is a partnership between the County's Family and Community Services, BGC Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County. Our partners are the designated ‘spokes’ within the new Family Resource Network.

Accessibility features

• Ramp to front entrance (ring doorbell upon arrival for assistance) 
• Accessible/universal washroom 
• Accessible parking stalls  
• Translation services  
• Local transit routes

Visitor and participant guidelines

Creating a safe and respectful environment is everyone's responsibility. View our visitor and participant guidelines for accessing programs and services offered by Family and Community Services.