Coalition for Far Northwest Alberta Brighter Futures Society (CAPC)

​Serves: Fort Vermilion, La Crete and Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement

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Who We Are

We are a non-profit society located in far northwest Alberta. Our Society has been serving children and their families since 1994. We offer Head Start programs for children and support for parents and caregivers. It is essential that children benefit from a fostering, supportive environment. In Head Start, children learn how to make friends, play together, and have an opportunity to have their developmental needs met. In our programs, children play, make crafts, sing songs and have snack together with other kids their age.
 
We offer home visits and parent nights to children facing developmental delays. If there are circumstances where we cannot help a family out, we will refer other agencies that we partner with. 

Our Programs

Fort Vermilion Head Start Program: The program operates from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and has two classes, a morning class and an afternoon class. 

At 9:00 am, the bus starts its round through the community to pick up the children. One staff member always travels on the bus, and we have our own bus driver. The bus comes back to the program at 9:15. From 9:15 – 11:45, the children are in the program where they do circle time, craft, play and snack (or other activities, depending on the season).  At 11:30, the bus is ready to bring the children home. The afternoon class is from 12:15 – 2:45 and has a similar schedule. 

Snack is provided in both the morning class and the afternoon class. All snacks provided are in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide.  Sometimes parents are asked to bring snack to the program, which also need to be in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide. 

There are three staff members on site: A Program Coordinator, Program Assistant, and Family Liaison Worker. 

The program follows the calendar of the Fort Vermilion School Division. When the School Division is closed, so is the program. 

La Crete Head Start Program: The program operates from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and has two classes, a morning class and an afternoon class. 

At 8:30 am the bus starts its round through the community to pick up the children. One staff member always travels on the bus. Fort Vermilion School Division provides the bussing. The bus comes back to the program at 9:15. From 9:15 – 11:30, the children are in the program where they do circle time, craft, play and snack (or other activities, depending on the season).  At 11:30, the bus is ready to bring the children home. The afternoon class is from 12:00 – 2:30, and has a similar schedule.

Snack is provided in both the morning class and the afternoon class. All snacks provided are in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide.  Sometimes parents are asked to bring snack to the program, these snacks also need to be in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide. 

There are two staff members on site: A Program Coordinator and Program Assistant. Both Program Coordinator and Program Assistant are full-time employees. 

The program follows the calendar of the Fort Vermilion School Division. When the School Division is closed, so is the program. The program is also closed on Mennonite holidays.

Paddle Prairie Head Start Program: The program operates from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and has one class from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm . 

Paddle Prairie Head Start has its own van with its own driver. The van leaves the Head Start program at 9:00 am and returns at 10:00 am. At 1:00 pm, the van leaves again to bring the children home. From 10:00 – 1:00, the children are in the program where they do circle time, craft, play and snack (or other activities, depending on the season).  

A hot lunch is provided at noon. The lunch has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide.  

There are two staff members on site: A Program Coordinator and Program Assistant. Both Program Coordinator and Program Assistant are full-time employees.  

The program follows  the calendar of the Northlands School Division. When the School Division is closed, so is the program. 



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Contact Information

CAPC Coalition for Far Northwest Alberta Brighter Futures Society

P.O. Box 789 Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0

Carla Paul,  Executive Director

Phone: 780-927-3327 (w)
           Fax:      780-927-3329


[email protected]

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www.northwestalbertabrighterfutures.com