Children 0 to 18

Leduc County provides support and services to families with children under the age of 18. Whether you're looking for information or support to enhance your family's well-being and resiliency, Leduc County has a service for you.

Family Resource Network (FRN)

Programming focuses on three core areas: child development and well-being, caregiver capacity building, and social connections. These supports focus on strengthening parent and caregiver knowledge and connections, coping and problem-solving, child and youth development, and community resources.

These supports are available to residents in Leduc County, Beaumont, Devon, Calmar, Thorsby, and Warburg.

Early childhood resources

Because they don’t come with an instruction guide or ‘round the clock help, it can often feel like you are not equipped with the right resources. Connection to support and resources for families with children ages 0 to 6 is available.

Child development

As caregivers, we want the best for our children and sometimes need support to do so. The following web links provide resources and support to families with such needs.

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) – The FSCD program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs.
Family Resource Centre – Gateway Association assists families supporting loved ones with disabilities to build their capacity, confidence and connections.
Pediatric rehabilitation – Pediatric rehabilitation helps children and youth live the best life they can, build resilience and take part in the activities meaningful to them and their families.
Children's Autism Services - Supports available for the unique needs of each family.
CASA Mental Health – Offers accessible, effective services to Alberta children and families while promoting knowledge and skill around children’s mental health.
HealthyParentsHealthyChildren – Designed to provide information to parents on various and common questions related to children at all stages.
Inclusion Alberta – Supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Parent education

Parenting comes with a host of triumphs but can also bring trials. The below resources are available for caregivers who are looking for a bit more education and resources to help them navigate the waters of raising young ones.

Brain Story Certification – This course provides a deeper understanding of brain development and its connection to addiction and mental health.
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP)– Designed to help parents teach children effectively, while respecting their rights. It’s an approach that can guide all interactions with children, not just the challenging ones, to promote healthy child development and strong parent-child relationships.
KIDS HAVE STRESS TOO! – Aimed to give kids skills to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life so they can manage adversity.
Strong Minds Strong Kids – Created to help promote a secure attachment and brain development with infants aged 0-3 and gives tools to support emotional growth and healthy parent-child relationships.
Circle of Security International – This parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Caregiver Education Sessions – Sessions are intended to provide parents, caregivers, and community members with introductory information regarding addiction and mental health challenges that can affect children and youth and information and resources for further support.
Zero to Three - Learn how the earliest relationships with caregivers can promote healthy brain development, how young children build skills and ways to support language and literacy development from birth.

Childcare and subsidy

There are various resources and support available for caregivers who are looking for both subsidies and childcare for their children.

Child care subsidy – Subsidies are available to offset the cost of child care for eligible families.
Child Care Lookup – Find information about licensed childcare programs and family day home agencies through the Child Care Lookup tool.
Leduc-Strathcona Services For Children – Provides parents an alternative to childcare that is safe, affordable and flexible.

Community resources

Learn more about community resources for families with children under the age of 18 and seniors.

Upcoming programs

Our Family Resource Network hosts weekly family drop-in programs offering a variety of activities, tools, and resources to support childhood development. All families welcome.

Check out our upcoming programs

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Check our program calendar for all available drop-in and registered programs.

Community Helpers Program

Leduc County FRN offers Alberta Health Services Community Helpers Program, which is a suicide prevention program targeted for youth and adults aged 12 and over.

Learn more about the Community Helpers Program

Drop-in hours in Thorsby and Devon

Leduc County Family Resource Network (FRN) is offering permanent drop-in hours at its two facilities, located in Devon and Thorsby. All families are welcome to drop in and join FRN staff for:

coffee and snacks
resources and referrals
access to computer use
games and crafts
programs and supports

Locations

Devon: 5 Jasper Court

Mondays from 2 to 8 p.m.

Thorsby: 4711 48 Ave.

* in the modular building across from Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

Tuesdays from 2 to 8 p.m.
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Leduc County Family Resource Network at 780-979-2385 or frn@leduc-county.com.

The Family Resource Network (FRN) provides supports and services under the Ministry of Children’s Services through the Family and Community Resiliency Division.