Who We Are |
Together with individuals, families, and communities, we build trusting, caring relationships to empower positive change.
Our Vision: Resilient Individuals; Resourceful Families; Responsive Communities |
Our Programs |
Westlock Family Connections - Promotes children getting a healthy start in life through: positive parent-child relationships, the improvement of parenting knowledge and skills, and fostering of optimal development. We offer Caregiver Education and programs focusing on child development, asset building, parenting, and strengthening family bonds.
Home Visitation - One-on-one parenting strategies for parents-to-be and caregivers with children aged 0 – 6. Long-term support to strengthen caregiver-child relationships, promote healthy childhood growth and development, and encourage safe home environments. Home Visitation provides parenting information, opportunities for hands-on activities with your child, answers to questions and concerns, connections to other services. Thrive - Supporting people who are affected by relationship abuse. (Athabasca and Westlock) We provide confidential support for those experiencing abuse, information and education on various types of abuse, practical safety and action plans, connection and advocacy to access community programs and services, and school and community educational programs to promote healthy relationships. FASD Mentorship - (Athabasca, Lac Ste. Anne County, Westlock, Whitecourt, and surrounding areas) Mentorship for those who may be prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol, possibly resulting in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Services provided in. The FASD Mentor develops a trusting relationship with each participant, and together they develop strategies to build effective social and life skills, develop and implement personal goals, connect to other community programs and services, work with the individuals circle of influence, including family, caregiver, educators, and service providers. Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) - (Athabasca, Calling Lake, Whitecourt and surrounding areas) Serving individuals of child-bearing years who use(d) drugs and/or alcohol during pregnancy or have children prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. Mentors provide extensive, practical assistance and long-term emotional support for women making fundamental changes in their lives. |
Contact Information
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Healthy Families Prenatal Program
Healthy Families Healthy Futures #204, 10619 - 100Ave Westlock, AB T7P 2J4 Website: www.hfalberta.com Toll Free: 1- 866-859-8109 Brandy Berry, Executive Director Phone: 780.307.2444 Ext. 1 E-mail: brandy.berry@hfalberta.com Pam Pearce, Program Manager Phone: 780.307.2444 Ext. 3 E-mail: pam.pearce@hfalberta.com Velvet Buhler, Program Manager Phone: 780.307.2444 Ext. 4 E-mail: velvet.buhler@hfalberta.com |