The Spirit of the Northeast

Saturday May 26, 2012

The Spirit of the Northeast Career Fair will focus on matching employers with residents who seek more than 'just' a job. Join us as we unlock the potential in northeast Calgary.

The art and science of transplanting children

May 29 & 30, 2012

The deep, long-lasting relationship between a parent and child is important for a child's social and emotional growth - but what happens when this relationship is disrupted?

Inglewood Aboriginal & Community Celebration

Thursday June 28, 2012

Come and celebrate Calgary's rich aboriginal traditions and cultures during this fun, free, pre-stampede family event! All ages are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Aboriginal Family Outreach

Aboriginal Family Outreach is a school-based program in elementary and junior high schools. Cultural knowledge, academic competence, and family cohesion are supported through individual, group, family and community work, including a culturally-based pow-wow dance class and community counselling.

Act Out!

Act Out! is an innovative school-based program for junior high age youth which uses drama as a way to learn, grow and deal with tough situations and life choices. A troupe of counsellors and actors present real life teen scenarios, and youth have a chance to join the scene to learn through acting.

Adoption Counselling

Families are entitled to support and treatment for themselves and their adopted child from birth to age 19 years. Support includes involvement in engaging and reparative activities that promote attachment, build trust, and provide encouragement for promoting a positive relationship.

Child/Youth & Family Counselling

Counsellors provide services from our downtown office as well as several other offices throughout Calgary. Calgary Family Services provides counseling to all people regardless of their culture, race, sexual orientation, income, faith, or language.

Counselling in Schools

In an effort to meet the challenges of youth from elementary through high school, Calgary Family Services offers access in schools to confidential counselling including one-on-one, family and group work. Counsellors are focused on finding solutions and positive outcomes.

Couples' Communication

The purpose of these seminars is to highlight research and new ideas to improve couples' intimate communications. This group is for couples over the age of 18.

The Eagles Back Aboriginal Youth Program

The Eagle's Back program is designed to help children 6-12 learn about Aboriginal culture through traditional teachings, access to dance and drumming.

Emergency Family Caregiving

Sometimes a family crisis makes it impossible for parents to take care of their children in their own home without outside help. When no other family or community resources exist, certified child care workers provide subsidized, day-time child care on a short term basis for families in need.

Empowerment Seminars for Girls

Calgary Family Services presents these fun and empowering workshops designed for girls. Participants build confidence by creating goals and celebrating past successes, and learn new ways to express feelings through music and art.

Empowerment Seminars for Pregnant Women and New Parents

"Bundled and Ready" is designed to help participants learn tools to empower themselves and their child, including an understanding of infant brain development.

Odyssey

Odyssey is a school-based program that provides a space and a place for boys to belong and build protective factors such as learning to make positive responsible choices and build healthy relationships.

Sounds of home

These are 8-week groups for all ages with the purpose of promoting cultural understanding through music.

Starbright

Starbright is an after-school program for grade 6 girls. It provides education and opportunities based on a creative curriculum and positive support and leadership. It assists girls in becoming strong, capable, adult women.

Starburst and Spirit

Starburst and Spirit are school-based programs for junior high girls. Each program supports adolescent development, fosters resiliency and empowers girls through group programming, recreational sessions, family enhancement, volunteering, mentoring and individual support.

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