FCSSAA

05/30/2026

Thank you to our IMPACT 2026 sponsor, Alberta Municipalities

Sponsoring IMPACT means aligning your brand with meaningful work and connecting with organizations from urban, rural and remote communities. It’s your chance to showcase your innovations, share your story and support the people who make Alberta stronger.

Become a sponsor! 👉 https://bit.ly/3RF1vXV

05/29/2026

The updated FCSS Program Handbook (2026 Edition) is now live, marking the first major update since 2010. This refreshed resource aligns with the FCSS Accountability Framework and offers clearer, more practical guidance for preventive social programming across Alberta.

The 2026 handbook replaces both the 2010 edition and the Program Advice Inventory Listing (PAIL). Explore the new handbook and start integrating it into your work today. 👉 https://bit.ly/4vhCPmZ

05/28/2026

Catch up on FCSSAA news with the May 2026 issue. We welcomed Minister Neudorf, kicked off the 60th Anniversary of FCSS! Catch up on new webinars, provincial team news and more. 👉https://bit.ly/4dAXQTB

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05/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome Theresa Bolton as the new Bow River – Calgary-Bow River Region representative on the FCSSAA Board!
A huge thank‑you to Kelly Nelson for her dedication and service; we’re grateful for your contributions.

We’re also thrilled to have Jodi McKay (Rocky View County FCSS) and Misty Griffith (Rimbey FCSS) joining the Directors’ Network Committee.
Our sincere thanks to Bobby‑Jo Stannard, Amanda Midgley, and Trina Molnar for the time, energy and heart you’ve brought to this work.

To all our committee members across Alberta: your commitment strengthens prevention efforts in every corner of the province. We appreciate you. ❤️

05/26/2026

Sixty years strong! FCSS is celebrating six decades of community impact across Alberta. Check out the history of FCSS here 👉 https://bit.ly/4adsksy

FCSS programs across Alberta are invited to download the 60th Anniversary logos and join us in marking this milestone throughout 2026 🎉

05/26/2026

We are so pleased to see that construction is underway for a new CASA House in Fort McMurray. The new facility will expand the network of child and youth mental health supports in northern Alberta, offering live‑in and day treatment programs for youth in grades 7–12. Approximately 80 young people and their families will be helped each year as this specialized care will be provided closer to home.

Mental health is one of the core FCSS prevention priorities. Investments like this strengthen the supports that help young people build resilience, stay connected and access care before challenges escalate.

Thank you to YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) for investing in youth mental health, and to all the leaders, Elders and partners who joined to kick off construction. https://bit.ly/4f8aOcI


Photo credit: Nicholas Vardy

05/23/2026

Community in Action! Volunteers, partnership, and heart — this is Bentley at its best. 💛 Take a moment to watch—you’re sure to leave with a full heart. 🎥 https://bit.ly/4cDqCm0

05/22/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Rural Mental Health webinar on May 13! If you missed the session or would like to view it again, check it out here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nJuS7s

05/21/2026

The FCSSAA extends its sincere thanks to Minister Jason Nixon for his support of Family and Community Support Services during his time as Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services. His commitment to prevention through FCSS programs has been greatly appreciated across Alberta.

We welcome Minister Nathan Neudorf to the portfolio and look forward to working together to strengthen preventive, community‑based supports for Albertans.

Read the new cabinet announcement here: https://bit.ly/3RdZYIl

The latest Alberta government news and announcements.

05/20/2026

YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) has announced new investments to improve access to targeted supports for Albertans experiencing family violence. https://bit.ly/3PWn9X7

For FCSS programs across Alberta, this investment reinforces the importance of a continuum of supports. Emergency services are as essential as the preventive, community‑based programs that reduce risk, build protective factors and help families stay safe and connected long before a crisis occurs. These upstream supports are a critical part of creating safer, healthier communities.

FCSSAA remains committed to working with partners across the province to strengthen prevention, support families and contribute to a coordinated response to family violence.

The latest Alberta government news and announcements.