Growing Families Society

Growing Families Society Growing Families Society promotes, supports and advocates for healthy lifestyles within our communities to enhance the unity of the family structure.

A summary of the client services and community development:

Growing Opportunities (referred to as “GO”) supports at risk pregnant women in creating healthy lifestyles for themselves and their babies. Since 1996, GO has provided services to at-risk pregnant women with nutritional supplements, counseling, education, resources and connected them to community services. A home visitation service is de

livered by program staff, which includes a Nurse, Support Worker and Life Skills Coach, with access to a Nutritionist. Postnatal, a client who is breastfeeding is eligible to receive support until the babe is 9 months old. Service area includes Strathmore, Wheatland County, and the Drumheller area.

5 for Life - Early Childhood Development is an initiative to identify the physical, social, emotional, language and communication needs of young children in the Wheatland County including Strathmore. 5 for Life Committee was established to build community capacity, provide programming and knowledge to support early childhood development. Bridging the Gap (known as "BTG") engages seniors 55 years and older, to volunteer their life skills, knowledge and experience back into the community; with program development that supports social participation and inclusion of seniors. Servicing the Wheatland County including Strathmore. Post Partum Support Group provides moms and babes with a two 8-week evidence based program per year. A partnership with Rural Calgary East Postpartum Support Group. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Outreach Services provides supports to individuals, caregivers and families on this lifelong disability. The service area covers the communities of Three Hills, Drumheller, Hanna, Stettler, Castor, Coronation, and Consort. Car Seats for Kids is an ongoing resource that provides car seats to families who are in need in Strathmore and Wheatland County by referral only. Workshops are organized by a partnership annually for the community based on topics related to ″A Community Approach to Healthy Children.” In the past training has related to post partum depression, trauma, attachment, brain development, impact of separation and divorce, and the impact of technology.

Growing Families Society is hiring! Our Drumheller Growing Opportunities program is looking for a Licensed Practical Nur...
03/04/2026

Growing Families Society is hiring! Our Drumheller Growing Opportunities program is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Application deadline is Tuesday, March 17. Please see the description below for details on how to apply.

Growing Families Society is hiring! Our Drumheller Growing Opportunities program is looking for a Registered Nurse or LP...
01/09/2026

Growing Families Society is hiring! Our Drumheller Growing Opportunities program is looking for a Registered Nurse or LPN. Application deadline is Wednesday, January 14. Please see the description below for details on how to apply.

12/18/2025
Today’s the day! Warm up with the funniest Christmas movie, in great company! Doors open at 12:30.
12/12/2025

Today’s the day! Warm up with the funniest Christmas movie, in great company! Doors open at 12:30.

Lions Christmas party!
12/02/2025

Lions Christmas party!

11/27/2025

Join us for Creative Critters at the Wheatland Society of Arts on Dec 4th from 10-11am! Bring your little ones (ages 3-5) for a fun-filled, free program that sparks imagination and creativity! Limit of 15 per session. Register at: https://5forlife.ca/

11/27/2025

Register now for a FREE Motoring Munchkins class for 3-5 year olds! Come enjoy some fun active play with your little ones on Monday, December 15th from 1-2:30pm. Limit of 25 children per session. Preregistration is required. Register at: https://5forlife.ca/

11/27/2025

Come run, jump and play with your preschoolers at the Strathmore Gymnastics Centre from 10:30-11:30am on Wednesday, December 10th. Limit of 20 children per session. Preregistration required. To register, visit: https://5forlife.ca/

Our Adopt a Family Campaign is underway! The majority of our families have been supported through our generous Community...
11/25/2025

Our Adopt a Family Campaign is underway! The majority of our families have been supported through our generous Community members and a local business. We are still in need of a few items, if you are able to help. We also welcome cash donations, please see our website www.growingfamiliessociety.ca for more information on how we can provide a tax receipt.
If you can help, please contact us at 403-361-7216 or [email protected]
Thank you for your support and Merry Christmas!

10/16/2025

Join us for Creative Critters at the Wheatland Society of Arts on Nov 6th from 10-11am! Bring your little ones (ages 3-5) for a fun-filled, free program that sparks imagination and creativity! Limit of 15 per session. Register at: https://5forlife.ca/

10/01/2025

Join us for Creative Critters at the Wheatland Society of Arts on Oct 9th from 10-11am! Bring your little ones (ages 3-5) for a fun-filled, free program that sparks imagination and creativity! Limit of 15 per session. Register at: https://5forlife.ca/

Address

650 Westchester Road
Strathmore, AB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14033617261

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