Family Services (FCSS)
Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Services endeavors to enhance the well-being and resiliency of the community of Drayton Valley & District by providing information, education and funding for organizations who provide preventative services. By coordinating, networking and partnering with local service agencies, Drayton Valley and District FCSS helps people to develop independence and resistance to crisis while creating an awareness of social needs and providing tools and resources to build a strong community.
In order to meet the needs of our own community, Drayton Valley and District FCSS focuses on three main areas for program delivery. First, we help initiate programs. That means that we may start or help to start a program if we see a need in the community. Secondly, we coordinate and partner, meaning that we work with other agencies, organizations or individuals on projects in the community. Finally, we provide information, education or funding to groups that provide services within the community that fall within our guidelines for service delivery.
Some of the programs and services currently being provided and / or supported by Drayton Valley & District FCSS include:
Drayton Valley & District Volunteers
SENIORS’ WELLNESS PROGRAM: providing older adults with opportunities to connect with other seniors while engaging in activities focused on reducing isolation, increasing community and resource awareness, and promoting aging-in-place.
PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION: offered four times a year, is a course which provides separating and divorcing parents with the necessary tools for creating a positive relationship with each other and with the children once the separation has occurred.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM: a tax preparation service which is available free of charge to individuals in the community who qualify for the assistance.
MAKING FINANCIAL CENTS PROGRAM: financial literacy workshops facilitated by local professionals which provides tools and resources to assist in attaining a secure financial future.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: To provide local volunteer groups and agencies with training opportunities which will increase effectiveness of services offered in our community.
CLEAN COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN: encouraging community pride and increasing interest in creating a greener and cleaner community.
THE HOME PROGRAM: providing residents with resources available to assist them in achieving home ownership.
SPECIAL EVENTS: opportunities for children, youth, families and seniors to come together to enjoy community minded, cultural activities while having access to information about local resources and organizations. These events include: Senior’s Week, Canada Day, Halloween Haunted House, and the non-denominational Christmas Remembrance Service.
Grant Applications
Each year funding is made available to groups that provide services within the community that fall within our guidelines for service delivery. The FCSS Advisory Board will review and recommend grant allocations bi-annually. There are certain criteria that must be met to receive a grant.
The following files will provide the necessary background for your application. The files reflect the Provincial FCSS Act and the regulation and guidelines specific to Drayton Valley and District FCSS funding practices.
Budget Sheet
Funding Guidelines
Grant Application revised
Board Information
The FCSS Board makes recommendations regarding areas of programming and assignment of appropriate resources. The Board consists of one member from Town Council, one from the Brazeau County Council, one Region #4 CFSA member and four members from the community at large (one Drayton Valley resident, one County resident, one Senior resident and one Youth resident).
If you are interested in serving on the FCSS Board, please contact FCSS.
Contact Information:
Lola McGhie, FCSS Coordinator
780-514-2204