Camrose Family Resource Centre Association

- A Parent Link Centre -

Spring, 2018
Headlines
They tell me Spring is almost here. As we write this, it does not seem like it
is but it has to come eventually right? :)
We have some great things planned for April to June. Some of the
highlights are:
1. An evening program promising to be fun and messy.
2. Messy programs that are outside.
3. Twin Time will continue to happen right through to June.
4. Lots of programs that families like to attend are going to continue.

In addition to these, we have extended our Saturday hours to continue until June 16th. We will still
be open from 10am to 2pm.

Our Annual Book sale will be happening on July 1st, in front of our building. If you have books to
donate or want to pick up some new books for home, plan to drop by.

Our hours of operation will remain the same until the end of June. That means that the downtown
Centre will be open from 9 to 3 every Tuesday and Wednesday until June27th.

June also finds us holding our Annual General Meeting. We are always interested in having new
Board members join us. If you would like to find out more information about this, please contact
Laurie (780 672-0141) for more information.

We also would love to have more people join our cleaning committee. If this is something that
interests you, please call Daneille (780 672-0141).

Enjoy the Spring!

Highlights In this issue: CLOSED

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We are closed Thurs June 7 and
Centre Hours 2 Fri June 8 for our staff to attend
Registration Day 3 a learning event.
New Parents 7, 8 Sorry for any inconvenience.

Book Sale 4
Parent Support 10, 11, 12
Rural Parent Support 13, 14, 15
Health and Development 16, 17, 18
Camrose Programs 8-12
Rural Programs 13-15

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Community Centre (4516 - 54 Street) Drop-in Times
Indoor Playground Discovery Room
Monday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Until June 16 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Closed on long weekends, Subject to change)

What you will experience at our Indoor Playground space?

Equipped with a climbing structure, dramatic play centres, baby centre with a full mirror, trucks,
blocks, toy tables with various themed activities and a whole lot more. The space is free to visit, we
do ask that you sign in each time you visit and tidy up before you leave. NO snacks are permitted in
this play space for safety reasons and allergies. Ages 0 - 6yrs.
What you will experience in our Discovery Room?
The room is a great space to allow your child to be creative, explore different sensory activities,
build a puzzle, or get comfy with a book. The craft cupboard is always full of various types of crafts,
fresh play dough/gak/goop and free play materials. This is the room to have your snacks, beverages
or picnic. On Mondays, the room will be transformed into a Loose Parts play area. Ages 0 - 6yrs.

Downtown Centre (4870 - 51 Street) Drop-in Play Times

Monday Closed (Registered programs only)
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday Closed (Registered programs only)
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
(Through June 27. Subject to change)

What you will experience at our Downtown play space?

A welcome nook with couches and chairs, (where coffee is
available for families), a dramatic play centre, a baby centre,
trucks, blocks, and comfy centre to cozy up with a good book and much more. The space is free to
visit, we do ask that you sign in each time you visit and tidy up before you leave. Ages 0 - 6yrs.

Check out our Facebook Page – Camrose Family Resource Centre

Click “LIKE” for regular updates and great information!
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Spring Registration
Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 10:00am-2:00 pm
In person at the Community Centre location or by calling 780-672-0141.
Please review the registration guidelines below:
· Do NOT leave a message, you must speak directly to a staff member.
· You may register for 2 playgroups on this day and can register for more starting on Mon March 19.
· You may only register for 1 session of the same group (e.g. 1 (4 week) session of Messy Madness)
· You may register 1 other family with yours.
· Registrations will be taken until programs are full, then you will be put on a wait list.

Volunteer Opportunities
One of the greatest gifts you can give is time. We value and appreciate all our volunteers and the
difference they make to our Centre. We thank our volunteers with perks such as:
ADAVANCED DANCE TICKET SALES and EARLY PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS!
There are 2 great opportunities for volunteering at the Camrose Family Resource Centre:
Board Members Indoor Playground Committee
We are looking for energetic, passionate, people The committee is looking for more volunteers to
who want to help plan family events and make a help clean the Centre. It requires a couple hours
difference in the lives of families within our approximately 7 times in a year, with a partner.
catchment area. Meetings are 10 times a year, You can come anytime over the weekend and if
with 5 events planned per year. needed bring your children to play.
Contact Laurie for more information.
Contact Daneille for more information.
l.jansen@camrosefrc.com 780-672-0141
d.ostafichuk@camrosefrc.com 780-672-0141

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Annual Used Book Sale
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
We are collecting gently used books for our Annual Book Sale.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to go through your shelves and get rid of the clutter of old
books, the “I’m-never-going-to-read-this-again” books, the “kids-have-outgrown-these books”, and
the “I-have-way-too-many-books-on-this-one-subject” books. We will take them ALL!
(No encyclopedia sets or text books please)
You can drop them off at the Camrose Family Resource Centre (4516-54 Street)

Book Sale!
Sunday, July 1st
At The Camrose
Community Centre
4516 54 Street

We have a wide
selection of gently
used books for all ages.
Come early to ensure
a good selection.

Pay by cash
donation.

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Mommy’s Night Out
Join us in June for our 3rd Annual

Mommy’s
Mommy s Night Out!
We are working hard to confirm details for this
fabulous evening celebrating the all the
MOMS, GRANDMAS, AUNTIES & CHILDCARE PROVIDERS!
Please watch for information on our Facebook page and at the Centres.

Camrose & District Preschool

Camrose & District Pre-School
Registration
March 21, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Instructed by Early Childhood Development Teachers
Licensed Program by Children Services, AB Government
Celebrating 34 Years of Pre-School
Visit www.camrosefcss.ca or call 780-672-0141

Learning Through Play Pre-School Program:

3 Year Old Class (Children must be 3 when entering program.) Fees are $48.00/month.
• Monday class 1: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Monday class 2: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
4 Year Old Class (Children must be 4 years old by Dec. 31/2018.) Fees are $90.00/month.

• Tues./Thurs. a.m. 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

• Tues./Thurs. p.m. 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
• Wed./Fri. a.m. 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
• Wed./Fri. p.m. 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. (opens when above classes fill.)

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Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
HOW TO BOOST KIDS’ CONFIDENCE
AND COPE WITH DISAPPOINTMENT

It’s natural to want to keep your children

safe – to protect them with a layer of bubble
wrap may appeal to some parents. But you
can’t shield them from every hurt and
disappointment. What you can do though, is
help them learn to cope. They’ll be better off if
you give them the skills to bounce back after a
challenge and to deal with their emotions.

You can start by letting them know that feeling stressed, upset or angry is healthy and normal. Help
them understand that feelings like this will pass.

Your child might be facing something that’s making them feel anxious, such as a sports day at
school. They might even try to avoid it. Encourage them to step up to the challenge. If they’ve got
your support, they are more likely to rise to the occasion.

And if they do come home disappointed, let them know that’s okay, too. Your child will learn that
distressing events happen and they can get over them.

Remember that you are a role model for your kids. They’ll have hope if they see you talking your
problems through and moving forward again. They’ll grow up knowing that challenges can be
overcome and disappointment can be resolved.

For more information on this and other

parenting topics, please talk to a FRC
staff or visit the Triple P website:
www.triplep-parenting.ca/alb-en/triple-p/

Triple P - for Divorced or Separated families

You’re divorced or separated. Your child is caught in the middle. You may have problems with your
extended family, your new partner or your ex. Holidays and birthdays cause arguments. You may be
concerned about your finances. And you’re worried about the impact this is all having on your child’s
behaviour and emotions. If any of this sounds familiar, Family Transitions Triple P can help!
Call April at 780-672-0141 or email a.mccorquindale@camrosefrc.com for more information.

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Welcome to Parenthood ©
We are so excited to announce that Welcome to Parenthood© is back!

This program is ideal for the ‘soon-to-be’ parents.

Welcome to Parenthood© will provide you with
valuable information about the care and development
of infants and will give you hands-on resources and
information about supports in your community. Plus,
you will receive a Baby Kit filled with special gifts and
supplies to help you transition into parenthood.
What is Welcome to Parenthood©?
◊ Parent education classes where you discover how
babies learn and grow. Classes are one-on-one so
we can discuss and answer your personal questions.
◊ Mentorship support. A mentor is someone you
choose who is from your own social network like
your mom, sister, or neighbour, who you invite to
join you for the parent education class. Your mentor
will be asked to meet with you weekly from
pregnancy until your baby is a few months old.

Bringing Baby Home

Bringing Baby Home

This workshop is for both expectant and new parents (up to 6 months).
You, along with your partner, will learn skills and information to recognize
and cope successfully with the normal stressors of becoming a family and
enhancing your relationship.
Meal & snacks are provided
Course value $150. However, we are please to be able offer this for
FREE thanks to a special grant.
Saturday’s April 7 & 14, 9:30-4:00
Contact Kim to register. See page 10 for details.

Infant—Parent Programs
Check out the programming pages for the amazing programs offered!
*Bringing Baby Home *Welcome To Parenthood *Infant Massage *Baby Mumba
*Curious Cuties *ASQ and ASQ-SEs *Rhymes and Stories *Baby Sign Language

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Camrose Family Resource Centre Spring Programming
PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/ CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 6 years
Facilitated groups provide a great opportunity for parents with young children to meet other parents, access
information and resources, while spending quality time with their children.

Programs for Families with Infants & Toddlers

Program Location Dates Time Fee

This program for parents is to have an enjoyable social time with other families, discuss baby
related topics and to be introduced to various community resources and programs. You will
Curious Cuties learn songs, rhymes and other developmental activities to do with your babies!
(0-12 months)
Camrose Public Health Fridays
{drop in} (5510 46 Ave) 9:00-10:00 am
Apr 6 thru June 22 No charge
* No session June 8

Program Location Dates Time Fee

With infant massage we use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love, caring
Infant and respect to aid in the bonding process. Infant massage assists in the growth and
Massage development of baby's body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of
(3 weeks to pre- colic, constipation, respiratory disorders and sleeping difficulties.
crawling)
Camrose Family Mondays
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} No charge
Resource Centre,
June 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30-2:30 pm
Downtown location
(4870-51 Street)

Program Location Dates Time Fee

MUM-Ba is a fusion of fitness, strength and movement for parents with children under the age
of one. Babies can be worn in a carrier, or used as weight as you work out. You will learn about
Mum-Ba
modifications, alignment and more information, which you may need after delivering your baby.
(6 weeks– as long as This session is 100% focused on parents and their mental and physical wellness.
the baby can be in a
carrier) * Please bring indoor running shoes, a carrier and a blanket or yoga mat. *
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
Camrose Community Mondays
Church 10:00-11:00 am No charge
(5204 53 Ave) Apr 9, 16, 23

Signing Time
Through songs, stories and games, you will learn an exciting way to help your children communicate! This
(6 months - 2 yrs) is a 3 week introduction to baby sign language, where you will learn ASL signs, how to incorporate them
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} into your daily lives and the many benefits to using sign language with your children.

Camrose Family
Resource Centre, Mondays
10:00-11:00 am No charge
Downtown location Apr 30, May 7, 14
(4870-51 Street)

Programs for Families with Preschoolers—Day

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Wonderful Come check out our wonderful one’s program! There will be a different theme each week as we
Ones encourage development and enhance your child’s play through rhymes, songs, crafts and more.
(12 months –
Snack is provided.
23 months)
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Discovery Room No charge
Apr 10, 17,24

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Program Location Dates Time Fee

Terrific Two’s Come move, play and get creative! Each week will include a theme song, stories, craft, snack
and Threes and sensory activities! How terrific to be two & three!

(24 months – 36 Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am

months) Discovery Room No charge
May 29, June 5, 12
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Breathe like a puffer fish, walk like a crab, pose like a bear and more! Join us in learning and
Creative practicing fun ways to build on fine & gross motor skills, breathing skills and stillness that you
can incorporate into your everyday life.
Movement
(2 -6 years of age)
Camrose Family
(1/2) 10:00-11:00 am No charge
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Resource Centre, Thursdays
Downtown location May 17, 24,31
(4870-51 Street)

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Come and join us as we play and get messy! Cool and creative theme based “Messy play
activities” are provided each week.
Messy Madness
Mondays
(2(1/2) - 6 years of age) Jubliee Park
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} May 14, 28, June 4, 10:30 – 12:00 pm No charge
(51a Street, south of 47
Ave) 11
Program Location Dates Time Fee
Throughout these sessions, families can learn new ways to tell stories, sing songs and have
fun with rhymes.
Rhymes,
Rhythms and No charge
Camrose Family Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 am
Storytelling Resource Centre, Apr 12,19,26,
(0 - 6 years of age) Downtown location May 3
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} (4870-51 Street)

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Handmade Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they are made by children and given to
Mother’s Day or someone special. Come and enjoy spending cherished time with your child/ren creating fun
crafts to send or give to that special someone.
Father’s Day Camrose Family Thursdays
(2 - 6 years of age)
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
Resource Centre, Mother’s Day-May 10 or 10:00 – 11:30 am No charge
Downtown location
Father’s Day- June 14
(4870-51 Street)

Programs for Families with Preschoolers—Drop In

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Wednesday Come join us for active play in the soccer field as well as songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes,
Morning stories and a themed craft or activity!
Camrose Community Wednesdays
Drop In Centre- Indoor Soccer Apr 4 thru June 13 10:00-11:30 am No charge
(0-6 years of age) Field & Discovery Room

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Friday Come join us for fun physical active play as well as songs, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes!
Morning Camrose Community Fridays
Drop In Centre- Indoor Soccer Apr 6 thru June 15 10:00- 11:00 am No charge
Field
(0-6 years of age) *No Drop In June 8

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Programs for Families in the Evening- Registered
Program Location Dates Time Fee

Prepare to get messy! In this group, we'll bring garden play indoors. Planting flowers, playing
Fun in the with dirt and mud, and creating bugs to live in it all. *Please come in clothes appropriate for
messy play* Snack provided.
Mud!
(2(1/2) – 6 years of age) 6:30-7:30 pm No charge
{MUST PRE-REGISTER}
Indoor Playground and Thursdays evenings:
Discovery Room
May 3, 10, 17, 24

Programs for Families on the Weekends

Program Location Dates Time Fee
A time for parents of twins to connect with each other, share advice, and enjoy some adult
interaction. Coffee, juice, and cookies will be available.
Twin Time Saturdays
{for families with twins- Discovery Room No charge
drop in} April 21, May 26, 10:00-12:00 pm
June 16
Program Location Dates Time Fee
Calling all dads, grandads, and awesome uncles with children 2yrs+! Bring your kids for some
Dadventures fun at DADVENTURES!
We will have a variety of activities and supplies for all age groups for each session.
(2 years of age and up)
*Snacks provided.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Friday evenings
Indoor Playground 6:00-7:30 pm No charge
Apr 20, May 25, June 15

Parenting Programs for Expectant Families

Program Location Dates Time Fee
©
Welcome to Parenthood will provide you with valuable information about the care and
development of infants, hands-on resources and information about supports in your
Welcome To community, and you will receive a Baby Kit filled with special gifts and supplies to help you
Parenthood transition into parenthood.
On- going, call Kim
(expectant parents)
to arrange an No charge
Camrose Community Centre appointment
780-672-0141
Program Location Dates Time Fee
This workshop is for both expectant and new parents (up to 6 months). You, along with your
Bringing Baby partner, will learn skills and information to recognize and cope successfully with the normal
stressors of becoming a family and enhancing your relationship. Meal & snacks are provided
Home
(expectant and new Camrose Community Centre, Saturday’s No charge
parents) 9:00-4:00 pm
Room 231
Apr 7 & 14
{Childcare available}

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Parenting Programs for Families with 0- 12 year olds
Program Location Dates Time Fee
Is your child a picky eater? Does the dinner table often turn into a battlefield? If you have
ever experienced mealtime struggles when feeding your child this session is for you! Join a
Goodbye discussion with other parents, a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) and a Registered
Mealtime Dietitian (RD) to explore the many reasons behind mealtime struggles and find strategies that
Struggles will help your child and family.
Camrose Family
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
Resource Centre, Monday Apr 9 or 6:00-8:00 pm No charge
Childcare available}
Downtown location Tuesday May 22
(4870-51 Street)
Program Location Dates Time Fee
Through the use of videos, reading materials and group discussion, parents and step parents
will be guided in learning the skills needed to achieve stability and success in their step families
Active and build long lasting family relationships. Foster families are also welcome!
Parenting for ** Supper and Childcare provided**
Step Families
Camrose Family 6:00-8:00 pm No charge
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
Thursdays
Resource Centre,
Childcare available} Apr 5, 12,19, 26, May
Downtown location
(4870-51 Street) 3, 10

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Triple P Seminar Series are for a larger groups of parents. It’s an informal presentation. There
are three seminars in the Triple P series: The Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident,
Triple P
Competent Children, Raising Resilient Children. You can choose to do one, two or all three
Seminar Series seminars. They deal; with the most common parenting issues we all face. These sessions are
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare available }
for families with children 0-12 years of age.
Mondays:
6:30-8:00 pm No charge
Camrose Community Apr 16– The Power
Centre, Room 230 of Positive Parenting
Apr 23- Raising
Confident, Competent
Children
Apr- 30- Raising
Resilient Children
Program Location Dates Time Fee
In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
your child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully
Triple P dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other
Discussion parents in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook at each
Group session with simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
** Same session, offered at two different times for your convenience**
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare available } Camrose Family 12:45-2:45 pm or No charge
Tuesday:
Resource Centre,
May 15 – Managing
6:15-8:15 pm
Downtown location,
Fighting & Aggression
(4870-51 Street)

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Parenting Programs for Families with 0- 12 year olds
Program Location Dates Time Fee
For parents of children 2-9 years of age.
Stress is a normal part of everyday life for children and adults. It helps to motivate us and adds a positive
Kids Have challenge to life. However, too much stress can be counter-productive and overwhelming. Why focus on
Stress Too! children’s stress? Because too much stress:
Makes it more difficult for children to get along with others
{MUST PRE- Interferes with children's ability to focus, think and ultimately learn
REGISTER}
Has a profound effect on children's physical, emotional and mental health
By helping children learn positive coping strategies to deal with stress, you can help build their resiliency and
prevent stress from escalating to distress, anxiety and meltdowns.

Camrose Community Wednesday’s No charge

6:00 - 9:00pm
Centre April 11, 18, 25

Program Location Dates Time Fee

At Family Transitions sessions, your Triple P provider will give you new ideas, techniques and
strategies to help you through the day to day dramas and ongoing trauma of your divorce or
Triple P separation. These ideas can help you cope with stress, anger and change, resolve conflict, and
Transitions communicate better with your ex. Throughout the sessions, you’ll watch the Family Transitions
Group DVD, which shows how other parents have used the ideas to help with their families. And you’ll
also receive the Family Transitions Workbook to support you as you put your new ideas to
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
Childcare available}
practice. ** Bed time snack and Childcare provided**

Camrose Community Thursdays 6:15-8:15 pm No charge

Centre, Room 231 May 10, 17,24, 31

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Group Triple P is a great opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations- other parents
who’ll support you and share stories with you. From the start, you’ll be given tips and suggestions
Triple P to fit the needs of your family. You’ll see scenes from the Every Parent’s Survival Guide DVD,
Group which shows you how the ideas work in real life. And your work book will give you the tools and
{MUST PRE-REGISTER,
information you need to start positive parenting right away in your home. Your Triple P provider
Childcare available} will guide you in every step of the way and even provide backup phone support as you put your
new skills into practice. ** Bed time snack and Childcare provided**
This Group is for families with children 2-12 years

Camrose Community Thursdays 6:15-8:15 pm No charge

Centre, Room 231
June 28, July 5, 12,
19, Aug 9

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Rural Spring Programming
PROGRAMS AND PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0 TO 6 years of age.
DROP IN facilitated playgroups for families with songs, stories, finger plays and crafts. A great opportunity
for parents with young children to meet other parents, access information and resources, while spending
quality time with their children. Triple P support is also available at all rural playgroups.

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Wednesdays
(the 1st & 3rd of each month)
Bashaw Join “ Bashaw Monkey Business” on Facebook
Monkey
Business Bashaw Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16,
10:00-11:30 am No charge
Public Library June 6, 20

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Every Thursday group meets every week,

(Parent Link visits on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays) Parents bring their own snack.
Bawlf Join “Bawlf Playgroup” on Facebook
PLAYgroup Apr 5, 19, May 3, 17,
Bawlf
June 21 10:00-12:00 pm No charge
Lutheran Church
*No Group June 7
Program Location Dates Time Fee

Thursdays
Daysland (2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month) Parents bring their own snack.
Join “Daysland Playgroup” on Facebook
PLAYgroup
Apr 12, 26, May 10,
Daysland Alliance Church 10:00-12:00 pm No charge
24, June 14

Program Location Dates Time Fee

In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
Flagstaff your child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully
dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other
Triple P parents in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook at each
Discussion session with simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
Group
Dealing with Disobedience
{MUST PRE-REGISTER Managing Fighting & Please watch our
Childcare available } TBD Aggression Facebook page
Developing Good Bedtime No charge
Routines
for dates

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Fridays
Forestburg (2nd & 4th Fridays of each month)
PLAY for Join “Forestburg play for me & you” on Facebook
Me & You Forestburg Public Library April 13, 27, May 11, 10:00-11:30am No charge
25, June 22
*No Group June 8

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Program Location Dates Time Fee

In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
Forestburg your child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully
Triple P dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other
Discussion Group parents in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook at each
session with simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare available }
Friday:
Forestburg Library Apr 27- Hassle Free 10:00-12:00 pm No charge
Shopping

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Tuesdays
Hardisty (2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month)
Join “Hardisty playgroup” on Facebook
Donation collection,
Toddlers Inn Apr 10, 24, May 8, 10:30- 12:00 pm donated back to the
22, June 12 preschool

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Tuesdays
Holden Parent (1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month)
Nursery Join “Holden Parent Nursery” on Facebook, watch Facebook for more details.
Apr 3 & 17- Nursery
{PRE-REGISTER early, Rhymes & Playtime
limited spaces,
Holden Community Hall May 1 & 15 – L’il 10:00-11:30 am No charge
text 780-781-1807} Explorers
June 5 & 19 –
Fun in the Mud/Sun
Program Location Dates Time Fee

Stress is a normal part of everyday life for children and adults. It helps to motivate us and adds a
Holden Kids positive challenge to life. However, too much stress can be counter-productive and overwhelming. Why
Have Stress focus on children’s stress? Because too much stress:
Makes it more difficult for children to get along with others
Too! Interferes with children's ability to focus, think and ultimately learn
Has a profound effect on children's physical, emotional and mental health
{MUST PRE-REGISTER, By helping children learn positive coping strategies to deal with stress, you can help build their resiliency
Childcare and Supper
Provided} and prevent stress from escalating to distress, anxiety and meltdowns.
To register call Tracy
780-336-4024 Holden Community Hall
Apr 4 6:30-8:30 pm No charge
tboastradley@vbfcss.ca 4919 49 Ave

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Stress is a normal part of everyday life for children and adults. It helps to motivate us and adds a
positive challenge to life. However, too much stress can be counter-productive and overwhelming. Why
Killam Kids focus on children’s stress? Because too much stress:
Have Stress Makes it more difficult for children to get along with others
Too! Interferes with children's ability to focus, think and ultimately learn
{MUST PRE-REGISTER, Has a profound effect on children's physical, emotional and mental health
Childcare and Lunch By helping children learn positive coping strategies to deal with stress, you can help build their resiliency
Provided} and prevent stress from escalating to distress, anxiety and meltdowns.
To register contact
Jessica 780-385-2346 Killam Agriplex April 11 9:30-12:30pm No charge
funinflagstaff@telus.net Multipurpose Room
www.eventbrite.ca

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Program Location Dates Time Fee

Wednesday
(2nd Wednesday of each month)
Join “New Norway Parents and Tots playgroup” on Facebook
New Norway
Apr 11- Cook Me A
PLAY Date
{MUST PRE-REGISTER} Rhyme
New Norway
May 9 – Nursery 10:00-11:30 am No charge
Community Hall
Rhyme Playtime
June 13- Messy
Madness
Program Location Dates Time Fee

Fridays
(1st & 3rd Fridays of each month)
Join “Round Hill Rugrats” on Facebook
Round Hill Rugrats
Round Hill Apr 6, 20, May 4, 18,
10:00-12:00 pm $30/family/year
Community Centre Jun 1, 15

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Mondays (once a month)

Ryley Mystery
PLAY Date
Good News Church Apr 9, May 7 10:00-11:30 am No charge

Program Location Dates Time Fee

Every Tuesday. Group meets every week.

(Parent Link visits on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday)
Join “Kids Spot Tofield Playgroup” on Facebook
Tofield Kids Spot
Play Group Tofield Apr 10, 24, May 8,
Community Hall 9:30-11:30 am
June 12, 26 No charge
5309 - 50 St

Program Location Dates Time Fee

In a relaxed group session, your facilitator will provide tips and suggestions for dealing with
Tofield your child's problem behaviour. You'll see short video clips showing other parents successfully
Triple P dealing with the same issue and you'll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other
Discussion Group parents in the group, if you wish to. You will also receive a take-home workbook at each
session with simple exercises and information to help you try your new strategies at home.
{MUST PRE-REGISTER
Childcare available } Tuesday:
Tofield Community Hall May 8– Managing 9:30-11:30 am No charge
5309 50 St Fighting and Aggression

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 Resources for Families - Ages and Stages Questionnaires and
Social Emotional Questionnaires
Are you curious about your child's development?
The first six years of a child's life are extremely important to their development and
while each child develops at their own unique pace, we can sometimes find
ourselves wondering, is my child's development on track?
We offer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for parents to use to give themselves a
‘snapshot’ of their child’s development. The engaging questionnaires are interactive
and promote positive, developmentally appropriate play.

What Is the Ages and Stages Questionnaire?

A simple and fun questionnaire designed with specific questions based on a child's development in
the following areas:
·Fine Motor ·Problem Solving ·Communication ·Personal-Social ·Gross Motor

What Is the Ages and Stages Questionnaire-SE?

The Ages and Stages SE asks specific questions based on the child's social/emotional development
in the following areas:
·Self Regulation ·Compliance ·Communication ·Adaptive Functioning
·Autonomy ·Affective interaction with people

Why should I do a questionnaire?

· Learn what to expect from your child at different
…developmental stages
· Learn fun and new activities to engage in with your child
· Learn when and where to receive support to ensure your
…child meets their developmental milestones

When can I start using the questionnaire with my child?

· The questionnaires range from 2 months to 5 years of age.
· It is recommended that a questionnaire be completed one or two times a year; unless there is a
particular area of concern that you want to track. Activity Sheets are also available to support
healthy development and growth in specific areas of development throughout the year.
Where can I get and complete a questionnaire?
· Please ask a staff member to help you, they will determine the correct
questionnaire to use as well as answer any questions you may have.
· You can complete the questionnaire in the comfort of your own home;
or use our Indoor Playground/Discovery Room and resources. Our toy
lending library is also available to take home different toys geared
towards the different developmental stages.
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T.I.P.S.—Teaching Independence and Parent Support
Are you expecting a baby? Would you like parenting support in your own home? Would you like to
meet other moms with young children? TIPS might be right for you!
The Teaching Independence and Parent Support Program is operated by CAFCL at many locations
in East Central Alberta. TIPS is a unique program that helps families with children age 0 to 6 facing
multiple barriers. TIPS also assists newly pregnant moms with pre-natal education and skills.
It is a program that is preventive in nature, aimed at increasing parenting skills and decreasing the
amount of environmental disabilities in children. TIPS works with families as a whole, instituting
healthy changes by providing families with information on nutrition, budgeting, child development,
and community resources. TIPS has monthly groups, one of these includes a Community Kitchen.
TIPS operates out of the CAFCL office in Camrose, as well as from offices in Tofield, Wainwright,
Killam and Provost.
For more information call 780-672-0257 or stop by the
office at 4604-57 Street, Camrose

Community Health
Camrose Community Health Centre Briarcrest

5510 46 Avenue, Camrose. 780-679-2980

Public Health Nursing provides services to families to promote health and wellness and to prevent
illness. There are many services and programs offered including Postnatal (home and clinic visits,
resources, screening and breastfeeding support), Immunization, School Health, Early Intervention,
Oral Health, Sexual Health and Nutrition Services.

Baby Talk is a drop in program for families with a public health nurse available to answer any
questions or concerns, provide developmental information as well as the opportunity to weigh and
measure baby to track their growth. Fridays from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Early Intervention Program:

Supports the family to plan their child's early years by
• Providing information about development, behaviour challenges, and parenting issues
• working with families in their natural home environments
• may do a developmental screening process with the family and make referrals as needed
• working with families to find answers to their questions about their child's delay or disability
• connecting families to community resources and services

Fluoride Protection for Toddlers:

Free fluoride applications for eligible children 12 to 35 months to protect their teeth from cavities.
See eligibility criteria. Children only need to have a few teeth to start getting fluoride. Applications
are given 4 times, once every 6 months.
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Children’s Rehabilitation Services Walk-In Clinics

Bashaw Walk-In Clinic Camrose Walk-In Clinic Tofield Walk-In Clinic

The third Wednesday of The third Tuesday of every
every month
Bashaw Community Health
Centre
5308 - 53 Street Bashaw, AB
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Call 780-608-8611 for
more information.
The first Wednesday of
month every month
Community Rehabilitation Tofield Health Centre
Program - Pediatrics 5543 - 44 Street, Tofield AB
3rd Floor 5015 - 50 Ave, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Camrose AB
Call 780-662-3984 for
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. more information.
Call 780-608-8611
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Resources for Families - Toy Lending Library
Our Toy Lending Library Benefits of Toy Lending Library
offers a great selection of • Financial benefits: Spend less money on
creative, educational, and new toys.
developmentally appropriate
toys for Infants, Toddlers • Educational benefits: Different types of toys
and Preschool Readiness. can help children build new skills. Parents can
also learn about what kind of toys their
How do I Borrow Toys? children like best.
1. Select 1 to 3 toys per child for 2 weeks • Emotional/social benefits: Families can
2. Sign out the toys by completing the form strengthen their relationship by borrowing toys
3. Place the form in sign out box and be sure and games for parents and children to play
to use the bags to take your toys home together.
4. Return toys in 2 weeks by placing them in • Environmental benefits: Children out grow
the large “Toy Library Box” toys quickly, toys get passed along and reused.

Resources for families-Parent Resource Library

Our Parent Resource Library offers a great How do I Borrow Parent Resource?
selection of books and resources for all Speak to a staff member to open the
types of parenting and family needs. resource cupboard. Make your selection.
Topic categories include: Fill out the form. Return in 1 month.

• Self Help • Parenting: Child rearing,

• Divorce moral and ethical aspects

• Adoption • Parenting: Toddlers

• Parenting: Preteens
• Infertility
• Bullying • Parenting: Teenagers
• Nutrition
• Creative Resources
• Parenting: Problem
• Infant Massage
Behaviors
• Pregnancy, Newborn,
• Parenting: Toilet Training
Breastfeeding and Child
Care • Sexuality
• Parenting-General • Fathers
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Parent & Tot Program
Camrose Community Centre Indoor Soccer Field
• Monday - Friday
• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Free of Charge

(Please have clean footwear or socks and

be sure your stroller tires are wiped dry.)

Thank-you to the city of Camrose for continuing Parent & Tot Time and for
offering this program to our community at large.

Meet Our Staff

Early Childhood Program Coordinators: Director:
Laurie Jansen
Lorraine Bell Krista Lantz
Kim Kienitz April McCorquindale Program Manager:
Jolene Doig Bailey Lassesen Kari Cameron
Daneille Ostafichuk Wilme Hilchie
Administrative Coordinator:
Taking Action on Bullying: Angela Vanouck
Jennifer Hastings

Camrose Family Resource Centre Association - A Parent Link Centre

email: l.jansen@camrosefrc.com www.camrosefrc.com
Camrose Family Resource Centre

Main Location Downtown Location

#3 Community Centre, 4516 - 54 Street Lower Level, 4870 - 51 Street
Phone: 780-672-0141 Phone: 780-673-3008

Our Funders: