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FCSS (Family and Community Support Services)

Community Development

Volunteer Registry is available through Joanne St. Martin at FCSS at 786-2416. Joanne is available to help with volunteer information and requirements.

    • We are in the process of establishing a master list of volunteers so we are able to help our Community Groups/Clubs with needed volunteers or Casino workers for fundraising. 
    • We also have a volunteer Disaster Services team. If you are interested in becoming a part of this very worthwhile team, call Joanne.
  2. Grant Information is available through Joanne St. Martin at FCSS at 786-2416. If you have questions on grants available to community groups Joanne would be happy to assist you in obtaining application forms, or with information on criteria.FCSS Grant Application
  3. Interagency meetings are held at the Pentecostal Church basement with lunch available for $5.00. This is an information meeting where community and provincial agencies get together for sharing information. The dates for Interagency meetings held at 11:45 a.m. are:
    • January 21, 2011
    • March 18, 2011
    • May 20, 2011
    • September 16, 2011
    • November 18, 2011
  4. Home Town Welcome program is for new people to Mayerthorpe. A basket of items are given out with new resident information on living in Mayerthorpe.

Youth Programs

  1. P.A.R.T.Y. program is Prevention of Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth and is a one day experience where grade 9 students:
    • Meet professionals that would provide care in a trauma situation,
    • Are presented with facts about head and spinal cord injury,
    • Have hands-on experience with the equipment used in trauma care and rehabilitation,
    • Tour through the Emergency Room, viewing a simulated patient and the equipment used in their care.
    • Observe the path of an injury survivor, from pre-hospital care through to rehabilitation.
    • Are given an injury survivor presentation, have the opportunity to ask questions of the injury survivor to gain a better understanding of the consequences of a traumatic event. 
    • This presentation leaves an impression that for some lasts a lifetime.
    The 5 key messages promoted in the P.A.R.T.Y. program are:
    • Buckle Up
    • Drive Sober
    • Wear the Gear
    • Get Trained
    • Look First
  2. St. John Ambulance WHAT EVERY BABYSITTER SHOULD KNOW program is held 2 to 3 times per year for youth 12 years of age. Lists of babysitters who have passed the course are available for families in need of babysitters. Current programs will be running again soon watch for dates.  Registration is necessary.  
  3. Mayerthorpe & Area FCSS also provides financial support for the “COOL” Camp that is a mentoring program designed for grade 8 students. This program provides students with information, which will assist them in making wise and informed choices regarding their personal development. The program helps teens recognize and resist various pressures including pressures towards early sexual involvement. It helps teens to explore strategies for dealing with these pressures. Although protection from disease and pregnancy is covered throughout the program, the emphasis is always on abstinence.

Senior Outreach

  1. The Seniors’ Outreach Office is located in the entrance area of the Community Services Building (next to the Town Office) and is open Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.  The coordinator is available to help with questions relating to transportation, information, seniors’ programs and assistance, government benefits etc. and you can reach her at 780-786-2416 ext. 28.  For more information, check out the web site at http://mayerthorpeseniors.blogspot.com

Early Childhood Development

  1. Moms, Dads & Tots is a free drop in program for parents with their babies, toddlers, and pre-school children. There are stories, crafts, snacks, and a great opportunity to meet other families. Led by instructor Sue Curtis (“Miss Sue”) this is a great program for getting out and socializing. Moms, Dads & Tots is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Playgroup room.

  2. Playgroup is a drop off program WITH HELPER MOM REQUIREMENTS for three and four year olds. Based on “creative fun, learning through play” the playgroup will provide a stimulating environment in which the child can expand their knowledge, skills, confidence and social behavior. There are one-day or two-day programs available for both age groups. Rates are $75.00 for the one-day program, or $150.00 for the two-day program, for a three-month session. Sessions run from Sept to Dec, Jan to March, April to June.  

        Tumble Tots is a free drop in program for preschool children at the Diamond Center Thursday mornings 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

 

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