Family & Community Support Services

When you see this Logo, these programs, events and or services are hosted, sponsored or funded by Irricana FCSS. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a joint Municipal/Provincial partnership that funds preventive social service programs.

What is FCSS?

The Irricana Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program promotes and enhances the well-being of individuals, families and communities. FCSS programs are intended to help individuals adopt healthy lifestyles, improve their quality of life and build capacity to prevent and deal with crisis situations should they arise.

Some examples of local FCSS programming are:

• providing information and supporting access to available social supports in the local community.
• promoting, encouraging and supporting volunteer work in the community;
• developing the skills of individuals and families for greater resiliency, such as through mentoring programs;
• supporting the social development of children and their families;
• supporting seniors to remain connected to their communities
• support people in developing skills to have healthy relationships with others
• help individuals and communities assume responsibility for decisions and actions that affect them

The mandate of Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is for communities to design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities.

FCSS funding is for non-profit organizations. Programs and services that are requesting funding must benefit the community of Irricana.

Application Dates: Applications are for any FCSS funding requests for 2024, Applications will open July 15th 2023 and will close November 1st 2023.

Notice of FCSS Funding: FCSS funding requests will be presented to Council in December of 2023. All applicants will be notified of funding status by January 31st 2024.

Questions and Assistance: For any questions about the FCSS program or for assistance with the  application process or program eligibility please contact Brook Swanson at bswanson@irricana.com

If you’re a non-profit organization that has a great idea about a preventative based program, service or event in Irricana and are looking for funding, please email Brook at  bswanson@irricana.com 

Some examples of local FCSS programming are:

• providing information and supporting access to available social supports in the local community.
• promoting, encouraging and supporting volunteer work in the community;
• developing the skills of individuals and families for greater resiliency, such as through mentoring programs;
• supporting the social development of children and their families;
• supporting seniors to remain connected to their communities
• support people in developing skills to have healthy relationships with others
• help individuals and communities assume responsibility for decisions and actions that affect them

Application Forms:

Sponsors

DID YOU KNOW?

Prevention and Early Intervention services provided through Family Resource Networks are available to all Albertans, regardless of where they live.

If you need help understanding your options or finding the best program for you, search for social connections and supports and contact a Network Hub for assistance.