Volunteer opportunities
Clearwater Regional FCSS maintains a database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. To get involved, please complete a volunteer application form and return it to 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.
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:
| Funding Documents | Outcomes Measurement Documents | Sample documents |
| 2020 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 | 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
Questions or Inquiries?
Please contact:
Andrea Vassallo Rebecca Zezula
Clearwater Regional FCSS Manager FCSS Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Box 1509 Box 1509
5332-50th Street 5332-50th Street
Rocky Mountain House, AB Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T 1B2 T4T 1B2
403-847-5720 403-895-2763
fcssmanager@rockymtnhouse.com fcsscoordinator@rockymtnhouse.com
