Free programs for parents and kids 0 - 18
What we offer
- Free programs that help you become a more confident parent and help with healthy development
- For residents of Sylvan Lake, Eckville and Benalto
- Funded by the Government of Alberta
- Learn more by watching this Virtual Tour of Our Facilities & Programs
Our programs
- Family Resource Network Hub: lending library, family violence information
- Family Enrichment: one-on-one parent support, parent support groups, and more
- Home Visitation: in-home parenting education, new parent programs
- Early Childhood Development: activity-based programs, developmental milestones assessments
- Child & Youth Empowerment: social programs, resiliency building
We're social!
Family Resource Network Hub
What does the hub do?
- Register you for Sylvan Lake, Eckville, and Benalto programs
- Refer you to community resources
- FRN Hub works in partnership with Family & Community Support Services
Contact FRN Hub
- 403 887 1137 Ext 400
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The free Lending Library has
- Books about:
- Trauma
- Parenting
- Grief & Loss
- Gender
- And more
- Toys like:
- Puzzles
- Board Games
- Craft Sets
- And more
How to borrow
- Register online for free
- Reserve your item
- You'll get an email when your item is ready for pickup
- Evening or weekend requests are filled the next workday
Access our library of resources online, no registration required:
- Building better families
- Parenting help
- Finding different kinds of help in your community
The library has:
- Pdfs
- Videos
- Free training courses
Do you or anyone you know:
- Feel taken advantage of?
- Feel unsafe at home?
- Need someone to talk to?
We can help you:
- Create a safety plan
- Find community support
- Give you one-on-one support with FRN staff
Contact us today
- Family Enrichment staff
- 403 864 5588
Are you in danger right now?
- Call 911
Family Enrichment
Family Enrichment offers programs that promote positive parenting.
- Programs for caregivers of children 0-18
- Community workshops and presentations
- One-on-one caregiver support
- Caregiver support groups
Contact us:
- 403 864 5588
- familyenrichment@sylvanlake.ca
- Mothers with children 0 - 18 months support each other while receiving information on all things babies!
- Presentations from Alberta Health Services
- REGISTER
Get moving while getting parenting tips! Consider yourself invited to Walk n' Talk! Make new friends and learn something new. Children 2 and under can use the indoor play center after as its included in their pass! What a great end to a walk! When:
- Tuesdays
- April - May
- 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Walk n Talk OUTDOOR Sessions
- Mondays
- June - August
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Home Visitation
Home Visitation provides education on healthy parenting and child development.
- For families in the third trimester and with children 0 - 6
- Home Visitation Workers meet with families in their home or in the community
Contact us:
- 403 864 5590
- homevisitation@sylvanlake.ca
This father and child program offers a safe place to discuss parenting topics while engaging in playtime.
Registration required:
- 403 864 5590
- homevisitation@sylvanlake.ca
Child and Youth Enrichment
Early Childhood Development
Playful activities that support social well-being and healthy development.
- Programs for children 0 - 7 and their caregivers.
- Indoor and outdoor activities
- Register online
Contact us:
- 403 864 5592
- earlychildhood@sylvanlake.ca
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) looks at five developmental areas including:
- Communication (what your child understands and what they can say)
- Fine Motor (your child's hand and finger movement and coordination)
- Gross Motor (how your child uses their arms, legs and other large muscles for sitting, crawling, walking and other activities)
- Problem-Solving (how your child plays with toys and solves problems)
- Personal-Social (your child's self-help skills and interactions with others)
This developmental check-up is for caregivers with children 2 - 60 months. You can complete this online or by contacting the Early Childhood Development staff to make an appointment. There is no cost to using the tool online or in person.
Child & Youth Empowerment
Child & Youth Empowerment programs support positive development and build resiliency.
- Offered in Benalto and Eckville.
Join us and discover exciting new ways for teens to connect with other teens!
Monthly events include:
- gym games
- scavenger hunts
- movie nights
- game nights
- and more.
Contact us:
- 403 896 8644
- REGISTER NOW
Beat after-school boredom by joining the After School Crew!
Activities include:
- games
- arts and crafts
- theme days
Contact us:
- 403 896 8644
- REGISTER NOW