Spirit of the Northeast Career Fair

Saturday May 25, 2013

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join more than 500 elders, adults, and youth for access to 100+ jobs, job training programs, and employers.

Empowerment Seminars for Girls

Saturday June 8, 2013

Calgary Family Services presents these fun and empowering workshops designed for girls ages 11 to 16. Participants build confidence by creating goals and celebrating past successes, and learn new ways to express feelings through music and art.

Inglewood Aboriginal & Community Celebration

Thursday June 27, 2013

Join us for this free community event celebrating Calgary's rich aboriginal culture. Everyone is welcome!

Empowerment Seminars for Expecting and New Parents

Mon July 8 & Tues July 9, 2013 (English)

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

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Walk

Saturday July 20, 2013

The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a large wildlife reserve with numerous nature trails where over 270 species of birds have been observed.

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.

Adoption Counselling

Adoption support includes involvement in engaging and reparative activities that promote attachment, build trust, and provide encouragement for promoting a positive relationship.

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.

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.

Eagle's Back Program

The Eagle's Back program strives to encompass the vital components necessary to successfully reclaim the strengths of Aboriginal families in Calgary.

Effective Co-Parenting:
Putting Kids First

This two day education workshop for parents will provide information about the needs of children and their families experiencing the challenges of separation and divorce.

Inner City Community Resource Centre

The Inner City Community Resource Centre (ICCRC) connects you with resources in the community such as food, clothing, shelter and employment. We are committed to providing information, referrals and support for families with children and youth in inner city communities.

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.

Relationship Communication

This is a 4-part series for couples 18 years and over. These educational seminars will highlight strategies for improving your couple communication.

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.

Urgent Family Care

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.

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