Location & Hours of Operation
5110-50 Ave, Rocky Mountain House
(Former Post House)
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
The Clearwater Regional FCSS Strategic Plan [PDF] outlines our mission, vision and goals. Through our collective efforts, we will enhance the quality of life of citizens within our region.
Questions or Inquiries?
Please contact:
Andrea Hardy
Clearwater Regional FCSS Manager
403-847-5270
Get Social!
Find us on Facebook or Instagram!
You can also visit the Clearwater Regional FCSS Interagency Facebook page.
Volunteer opportunities
Clearwater Regional FCSS maintains a database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. To get involved, please contact fcsscoordinator@rockymtnhouse.com.
What is FCSS?
In brief, Family and Community Support Services...
- help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis;
- help people to develop an awareness of social needs;
- help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people;
- help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them; and
- provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community.
The Clearwater Regional FCSS Strategic Plan [PDF] outlines our mission, vision and goals. Through our collective efforts, we will enhance the quality of life of citizens within our region
Understanding FCSS - Chapter 1
Understanding FCSS - Chapter 2
The FCSS Story
The FCSS philosophy is based on a belief that self-help contributes to a sense of integrity, self-worth and independence. Programs are intended to help individuals adopt healthy lifestyles, thereby improving the quality of life and building the capacity to prevent and/or deal with crisis situations should they arise.
The provincial FCSS Program Handbook and Family and Community Support Services Act are available on the Alberta Human Services website.
Funding Documents*:
*To download, right click on document name and select 'download' or 'open in a new tab.' If you have trouble, please email fcssmanager@rockymtnhouse.com.
| Funding Documents | Outcomes Measurement Documents | Sample documents |
| 2025 CRFCSS Funding Application (Word) | 40 Developmental Assets for Youth | Sample Program Logic Model (ie: Family holiday party) |
| Sample Budget Spreadsheet (Excel) | Outcomes Measures Bank: Children & Youth | Sample Survey (ie: Family holiday party) |
| Affordable Housing Application (Word) Affordable Housing Application (PDF) | Outcomes Measures Bank: Individuals, Families & Communities | Sample Tabulated Survey (ie: Family holiday party) |
| Sample Program Summary Report (ie: Family holiday party) | ||
Eligible programs and services
FCSS uses a “people helping people to help themselves” approach and offers a wide range of programs and services at the community level. Services provided under FCSS must be preventative and may include initiatives and programs that:
- help communities identify their social needs and develop responses
- promote, encourage and support volunteer work in the community
- inform the public about services
- support children and their families’ social development
- help families enrich and strengthen family life and function more effectively in their own environment
- enhance retired and semi-retired people’s quality of life
Ineligible programs and services
FCSS funding cannot be used for programs and services that:
- are only focused on an individual’s leisure or recreational needs
- provide an individual or family with basic living supports such as money, food, clothing or shelter
- are only focused on rehabilitation
- duplicate services provided by government or a government agency
The Family and Community Support Services: Program Advice Inventory Listing will assess program and service eligibility.
Block Party Toolkit
Block Parties are an excellent way for neighbours to connect. When you know your neighbours, you feel a greater connection to your community. You can exchange skills and resources and it’s a great crime prevention approach. It’s fun and no prior experience is needed in order to host. Download the Toolkit for a step-by-step guide on how to plan a Block Party.
Toolkit
Temporary Road Closure Permit
Clearwater Region Social Needs Assessment
A Social Needs Assessment was carried out in an effort to determine the social needs of residents in the Clearwater Region. This assessment involved the development of a community profile, a review of key documents, and the collection of data through a comprehensive engagement process consisting of resident surveys and in-depth interviews. The information assembled during this assessment was summarized into findings and key themes and twelve priority areas.
Read the final report here (opens in a new window as a PDF)
Seniors Social Needs Assessment
Read the final report here (opens in a new window as a PDF)
