Flagstaff Family & Community Services (FFCS)
Located:
4809-49 Ave
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Telephone:
780-385-3976
or 780-385-3974
Fax:780- 385-3667
Flagstaff
Family & Community Services (FFCS)
Family & Community Services can assist you in improving the quality of life. for you and your community. FFCS listens to people; helps them discover goals for themselves or their communities and then tries to work out ways to meet these goals. As much as possible, FFCS tries to act as a resource in the community rather than a services agency. People are encouraged to do as much work for themselves as they can and to involve their family, friends and other community members in the project.
Types of FFCS Programs/Services
As the need of individuals and communities change often, so do FFCS programs and services. Some of FCS projects include things like:
Counselling, Day Home, Adult Support & Resources, Advocacy, Leadership, Social Program Funding, Parenting Support & Resources, Information & Referral, Social Impact Studies, Social Planning
Flagstaff KINship Services (Person with Developmental Disabilities Program)
FIRST (Flagstaff Initiative to Spousal Abuse and Trauma)
Counselling Services
The Counselling Services operates under a qualified counsellor providing long and shirt term support to individuals and families in need. The service provides marital, individual and career counselling. Counselling may take the form of a telephone conversation, office visit, group discussion or an education component.
FIRST (Flagstaff Initiative to Spousal Abuse and Trauma)
FIRST is an RCMP officer and a counsellor team that offers follow-up services to both male and female victims of domestic violence, spousal abuse and relationship trauma. This is not a crisis intervention service. The team offers support, information and referrals to appropriate agencies if necessary. People requiring services can do so through self, doctor and other professional referrals. For more information call 1-888-385-3974 or RCMP at 780-385-3509.
Family Day House
Family Day House is a monitored, licensed program that is designed to provide safe and quality care to children. Providers care for no more than six children at a time. Programs are built around daily activities. Childcare fees can be subsidized through Ribstone Child and Family Services.
Flagstaff KINship Services
Flagstaff KINship Services is a consumer guided program providing Supported Independent Living to those in the community requiring these supports. We currently have a three-space residence for gentlemen. We also provide Employment Preparation Services for individuals within the program needing assistance in varying degrees.
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FFCS History
In 1975 the eleven municipalities of the Flagstaff area entered into a joint agreement to establish Flagstaff Preventive Social Services. The program began operating in November 1976.
In 1981, the provincial Government changed the name of the program to Family and Community Services that better reflected what was being undertaken by the various programs.
The Municipal Responsibilities
The eleven co-operating municipalities are responsible for:
- maintaining local responsibility and authority for the FCS program.
- appointing local representatives to sit on the Flagstaff FCS Boards
- contributing 20% of the funds (on a per capita basis) to operate the program.
The FCS Board's Responsibilities
- guides the planning and development of the FCS program
- prepares the budgets for the operation of the program
- hires and supervises the program's Director
- provides the link between the electorate, the Municipal Councils and the FCS program
The Provincial Government's Responsibilities
- funding 80% of the FCS program up to a per capita limit set by the FCS Act & Regulations
- providing consulting services to local FCS programs