McMan Youth,
Family and Community Services Association
Central Region
5028-49 Street
Innisfail, Alberta
T4G 1M1
Telephone#: (403) 227-5580
Fax#: (403) 227-5541
Email: central@mcman.ca
Start Date:
Funders:
- Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
- Kasohkowew Child Wellness Society
- FCSS (Family and Community Support Services)
- Alberta Health Services
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Central Alberta FASD Service Network
Board of Directors:
- Chad Evans
- Luba Rusyn
- Pat Johnson
- Wendy Bush
- Janice McBride
Executive Director:
Central Region Programs :
Foster Care
McMan's Foster Care program provides safe, caring homes to children and
youth who, for a variety of reasons are unable to live with their own families.
Committed and highly skilled staff and foster parents ensure the individual
social, educational, emotional and physical needs of the children are met until
they are able to return home, are adopted or another permanent situation is
arranged.
For more information about becoming a Foster Parent please call (403) 227-8132
For placement information please call (403) 346-7878 Red Deer
Developing Independent Parents
Developing Independent Parents provides a safety net of services to aid, teach,
and supervise young parents who are working against the odds to successfully
raise their children on their own. Team members provide parenting skills,
counseling and support while giving young parents the time to learn positive
skills to develop a healthy lifestyle for their family.
We serve young parents who are in the care of Child and Family Services or whose
children are in care. We provide services for parents who desire to raise their
children positively but currently lack the skills to do so.
Red Deer (403) 346-7878
Baby Matters
The Baby Matters Parenting Group is for families with infants 0-12 months who
meet weekly and discuss parenting issues, family dynamics and self care.
Participants have the opportunity to learn from the facilitator, presenters and
each other.
We serve families struggling with low income, health conditions, drug or alcohol
use, social isolation, unhealthy relationships etc. The program is voluntary and
offered at no cost until the baby is one year of age.
Rocky Mountain House (403) 845-6306
CONNECTions
CONNECTions assists parents with pre and post natal support through in-home
visitation. Parents are also able to learn and gain support through group
sessions and activities.
We serve...
1) parents who are expecting (prenatal) and parents with children age 0-6
(postnatal)
2) families who access services are often low income, socially isolated and in
need of assistance with child development.
Referrals can be self-referred or from community agencies.
Stettler (403) 742-3606
FASD Outreach
The FASD Outreach program provides education, information, support, resources,
mentoring services, coaching and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children
and adults who have (or are suspected to have) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
(FASD)
We serve caregivers of children living with FASD and adults affected by FASD.
Clients may be self-referred or referred by a community source or the local
Child and Family Services Authority.
Rocky Mountain House (403) 845-6306
Olds (403) 556-7877
On Track
McMan's On Track program provides extensive practical assistance and the
long-term emotional support so important to woman who are making fundamental
changes in their lives.
We Serve...
1) Woman who abuse alcohol/drugs during pregnancy; and are pregnant or up to 6
months post-partum; and are effectively connected to community services.
2) Woman who have a child diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
and are currently abusing drugs, and are in the childbearing years.
Red Deer (403) 340-0579
Rocky Mountain House (403) 845-6306
Healthy Families Home Visitation Program
The Healthy Families Home Visitation Program is designed as an early intervention
program to support families in providing nurturing, stimulating and safe
environments from birth to 5 years. Based on a review of their situation,
families with new babies are offered the home visiting service by professional
staff in a way that meets their specific needs. Connecting families to community
supports is an integral part of the service.
Rocky Mountain House (403)845-6306
Evergreen Parent Link Centres
Everygreen Parent Link Centres provide high-quality, comprehensive, accessible,
community based programs that comply with province-wide standards of excellence
and respond to the changing needs of parents and families.
Our core services:
-Parent Education
-Early Childhood Development and Care
-Family Support
-Information and Referrals
Website:
www.evergreenparentlinkcentre.ca
Toll Free: 1-877-994-LINK (5465)
Consort (403) 575-4000
Drayton Valley (780) 542-3713
Rocky Mountain House (403) 845-6301
Stettler (403) 742-3600
Family Development Program
McMan's Family Development Program provides caring and professional family
support to help develop positive family relations by teaching parenting, living,
communication and behavior management skills.
We serve children, youth and parents who are struggling with various issues
within the family unity. Clients are referred by the local Child and Family
Service Authority.
Rocky Mountain House (403)845-6306
Stettler (403)742-3605
Red Deer (403)309-2002
Olds (403)556-7877
Ponoka (403)783-8488
Drayton Valley (780)542-2244
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