Call: 780-632-2912
Vegreville FRN, Hub Program Facilitator: vegfrnhub@telus.net
Helpful Links:
- Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services
- Taproot Community Support Services
- Lamont County, Family & Community Support Services
- Two Hills & Area Family & Community Services Society
- Mannville-Minburn-Innisfree Family & Community Support Services
About Kalyna Family Resource Network
As part of the Government of Alberta‘s Family Resource Network (FRN), Vegreville’s community-based centre provides services and support based on the needs of families, children, and youth. Vegreville’s FRN focuses on child development and well-being, caregiver capacity-building supports, and social support and connections.
Through a hub and spoke model of service delivery, Vegreville & District FCSS, a hub, coordinates services in the Vegreville area with spoke service providers. Providers in the Kalyna Network include Lamont County, Two Hills, Mannville-Minburn-Innisfree, Vegreville, and Taproot Community Support Services.
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Early Childhood Programs
Stay and Play
For caregivers with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome.
Free drop-in sessions include playtime crafts, stories, and snacks.
Pancakes and Play
For caregivers with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome.
Saturday mornings for family fun and pancakes.
Nature Sprouts
For caregivers and children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome.
A free land-based learning program. Activities surrounding Canadian nature & Indigenous teachings. Snacks are provided. In Partnership with the Vegreville Centennial Library.
Registered Program.
Children's Programs
Messy Art
For ages 7-12
Join us on Early Dismissal for fun messy-themed crafts!
Registered Program.
Yoga with Val
For ages 7-12
Children are invited to join yoga practice. Help your child to find balance inside and out.
Registered Program.
Friend Den
For Grades 1-3
An after-school program that focuses on developing social-emotional skills. Required to build friendships and resilience.
Registered Program.
Youth Programs
After Hours
For Grades 7-12
A youth program for grades 7-12 focused on providing support and life skills to teens. This program benefits the youth's overall well-being and social connections.
SOARING
For ages 12-24
Join in on creating a platform to enhance youth connections in Vegreville! Laptops and snack will be provided!
Missing Class 101
For Grades 7-12
Learn the life skills everyone talks about — but no one teaches! Build confidence, independence & money basics.
Paint and Chat
For ages 13-24
Join us for paint, chat, and explore self-expression sessions in a supportive space. All supplies are provided — and you will be surprised by how good your painting turns out!
Family Support Programs
Baby Talk
For caregivers with children 0-18 months.
This program is created for expectant families and families with babies. Community speakers present on learning topics, resources, and support.
Registered Program.
Grandparents and Me
This program is a warm and welcoming space where grandparents can come together to share their experiences, gain valuable insights, and connect with others who are on a similar journey.
Caregiver Capacity Building
Caregivers capacity building refers to empowering and supporting caregivers through education, training, and resources. It helps enhance their skills and knowledge, enabling them to provide better care and support for those they look after. It focuses on strengthening caregivers' abilities and confidence in their role.
Offered by Lamont County and MMI Spokes within Kalyna FRN.
Home Visitations
Connect with the Hub to access in-home visitation programs offered by Taproot Community Support Services within the Kalyna Family Resource Network. The Caring Families and Family Resilience programs are dedicated to empowering families by addressing their emotional, social, physical, and overall well-being. By connecting with the Hub, families can receive referrals and build support networks that include family, friends, community members, and professionals to help them achieve their goals.
Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ’s)
The ASQ screening tools are user-friendly, age-appropriate, and evidence-based questionnaires to help children reach their fullest potential during their formative early years. These are completed by the primary caregiver of children 0-60 months of age. FRN staff are here to help and can provide tip sheets, extra support, and referrals to services based on the results of the completed ASQ. There are two screening tools in the ASQ program:
ASQ®: SE-2: Focuses on social-emotional development.
ASQ®-3: Looks at 5 key areas of early development.
Family Resource Network Activities
The Vegreville & Area Family Resource Network hosts regular activities for all ages.