Call: 780-632-2912
Vegreville FRN, Hub Program Facilitator: vegfrnhub@telus.net
Helpful Links:
- Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services
- WJS Canada
- 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 WJS.
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.
Youth and Teen 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.
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
A new program for caregivers raising their grandchildren. Starting in the fall of 2023. Details are coming soon.
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 WJS services within the Kalyna Family Resource Network. WJS is dedicated to empowering families by addressing their emotional, social, physical, and overall well-being. By reaching out to the Hub, families can get referrals and access 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 Newsletter
The Vegreville & Area Family Resource Network newsletter is published every two months.