FCSS (Family and Community Support Services)

 

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.

What is FCSS?

The Provincial FCSS Grant program is a partnership between the government of Alberta and participating municipalities and Metis Settlements to design and deliver local preventative social services to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. The Government of Alberta contributes 80% of the funding for this program, with local municipalities contributing a minimum of 20% to their Community FCSS programs.

The Beiseker 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

Local Supports and Resources

2025 FCSS Funding

Types of services eligible for FCSS funding:

• Services that promote the social development of children and their families.
• Services that enrich and strengthen family life by developing skills so people can function more effectively within their own environment.
• Services that enhance the quality of life of the retired and semi-retired.
• Services to promote, encourage and support volunteer work in the community.
• Services to assist communities to identify their social needs and develop responses to meet those needs.
• Services to inform the public of available services.

Types of services that may not be eligible for funding:

Services provided under a program must not:

• Provide primarily for the recreational needs or leisure time pursuits of individuals.
• Offer direct assistance, including money, food, clothing or shelter, to sustain an individual or family.
• be primarily rehabilitative in nature; nor duplicate services that are ordinarily provided by a government or government agency.

Annual Updates

PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION

Services provided through Family Resource Networks are available to all Albertans, regardless of where they live.  If you require assistance understanding your options or finding the best program for you, search for social connections and supports and contact a Network Hub for assistance.

Family Violence Support
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Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence is a support line for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, sexual abuse or sexual harassment, as well as anyone supporting a person who has experienced sexual violence.  Specially trained supporters are available by call/text/webchat 7 days a week from 9:00am – 9:00pm MT. 

Rural Mental Health

Ukraine Help Line 

• Phone number is 1-888-701-1101 – Alberta only
• Help Line hours are Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-4:30 PM
• Staff will be able to answer calls in English, Ukrainian or Russian
• Ukraine Support website.