FCSS provides support to the community by offering services and
programs for children, families, seniors and volunteers, which enrich
the well-being of community and family life.
- Information, assistance and referrals for community members
regarding family
support, Food Bank, Christmas hampers
- Medical and emergency services
- Services for Seniors – general programs, information, assistance
and referral
- Program support – Rural Women’s Conference, Babysitter Safety,
and personal wellness
- Support to Thorhild Lodge for Senior’s Life Enhancement program
- Wraparound Program
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Community Events Calendar
- Community organization contact list
- Community profile information
- Public use computer/Internet service
- Provincial/Federal grant listings
- Children/Youth Summer Activity Programs
The Family School Liaison Program provides support services to
children and their families to strengthen and stabilize school, family
and community life.
- Liaise between school personnel and families
- Information and resource material
- Individual and family counseling
- Education workshops
- Referral to other agencies
The Family Outreach Program provides diversion and early childhood
development services to families in need of support and/or information.
The goal of the program is to improve family functioning and well-being
by working together with families, agencies and the community.
- One-on-one support
- Parent groups – Moms & Tots/Time Out for Parents
- Parenting skill enhancement (workshops and resource library)
- Assistance with access and co-ordination of services with other agencies
- Infant car seat rental/childproofing kits
Community Adult Learning
The Thorhild & District Community Adult Learning/InterAgency Council is
committed to providing learning opportunities for adult learners.Interested
individuals or organizations are welcome to attend council/interagency meetings,
which provide an opportunity to share ideas/information concerning issues,
programs and services.
Download the Fall/Winter 2009 Program Schedule Now!
- Computers, First Aid, Health & Wellness and Safety
- Arts & Crafts, General Interest and Community Issues
- Rural Women’s Conference
- Literacy, English as a Second Language, Distance learning and Post
Secondary information and referralsThe Council is also committed to
providing Seniors Outreach opportunities for seniors in the County of Thorhild.
- Connecting with seniors to increase social and physical interaction
- Reducing barriers that prevent social interaction
- Working with community seniors and service providers
- Providing programs and services based on community needs including
annual Seniors Week activities, Seniors Conference, Exercise programs, etc.
- Promote County based senior facilities & their activities
– i.e. Newthorad Seniors Housing and Newbrook, Radway and Thorhild
Senior’s Drop in Centres
