FCSS Programs

FCSS Coordinator: Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Assistant FCSS Coordinator: Maya Lipon

780-864-3500 Press 2
fcss@mdspiritriver.ab.ca
www.centralpeacefcss.ca

What is Central Peace FCSS?

FCSS provides many different services, including:

  • Helping Hands Home Support Program
  • Kid’s Summer Day Camp Program: Camp WaNaGo
  • Community Christmas Hamper Project
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Other Services and Program Initiatives

Helping Hands Home Support Program

Provides home support service (light housekeeping, menu planning and companionship) to all residents of participating municipalities on a cost sharing basis for anyone experiencing problems that limit their ability to live and function independently including:

  • New mothers
  • Senior citizens
  • Persons recovering from illness or operation
  • Persons with a physical or mental disability
  • Individuals dealing with the death of a loved one (during funeral preparations and the 5 weeks following)
  • Transportation Program

Kid’s Summer Day Camp Program: Camp WaNaGo

Summer day camp program provides families with an affordable option for summer child care while providing youth with opportunities to learn new things and have fun with other children.

    • Camp Wanago - Kids summer camp! Come and visit us and register your child(ren) for summer camp. More information will be provided in the future.

Reasonable day camp fees

  • Children are given the opportunity to develop:
    • Independence by choosing their activities
    • self-reliance and confidence through learning new skills.

Community Christmas Hamper Project

This community tradition serves all residents in need. Families in need can be nominated or make personal application to receive a hamper. The community donates non-perishables at collection sites. Local businesses sponsor fresh food purchases and donate volunteer labor.