City of Wetaskiwin Family and Community Support Services
4904 51 st T9A 1L2 Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada

Hoppy Early Easter Weekend Everyone! Here are the hours for Wetaskiwin FCSS during Easter

A heads up that we will be out of the office on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 9:30am-1:00pm for a meeting. We will return messages when we are back in the office

This is no joke! Our next story walk in the park has been updated. This month’s story time is Underneath the Sidewalk by Claire Eamer and Thomas Gibault. We hope you have a lovely walk. Scholastic City of Wetaskiwin Family and Community Support Services

Children, Youth & Families (CYF) Addictions & Mental Health AHS and The Mental Health Foundation are working together to provide FREE online programming for parents and caregivers of youth and children. For more information check out their April 2021 Newsletter! https://drive.google.com//1WKz0T78Ov0EU9384CniO1czp2x/view... You can also visit their website! https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/

Last but not least, we would like to introduce our Community Program Coordinator, Layne Weinhandl! A recent graduate of the University of Alberta, Layne is an energetic and multi-talented team member who goes above and beyond to help coworkers, partners, and community members. I was born in Lethbridge but have lived in Wetaskiwin for most of my life. I graduated University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. I thoroughly enjoy working and being around chil...dren and seniors, which is what led me to pursue this job with Wetaskiwin FCSS. I have enjoyed working with Wetaskiwin FCSS these past 6 months and am excited to get programs and events out in the community, just in a slightly different capacity. Last year I moved out to the County of Wetaskiwin. I have a large dog, Rocky, and somehow have four catsTigger, Marty, Melman, and Oliver. Not a huge cat lover but they are good on the farm and are best friends with Rocky. I absolutely love camping, getting cozy by a fire, and being in the hot sun. Oh, do I miss the hot sun. Just like my shirt says.... I was born to beach lol. Similar to Misty, if you drive past me, you will likely catch me belting out to country music and pretty much any type of throwback. I love to laugh and am a huge fan of corny jokes! If you want to chat or have some corny jokes you want to send my way please feel free to call me at 780-361-4425 or send me an email at [email protected]

Since we are working on introductions, the City of Wetaskiwin FCSS would like to introduce our Community Development Coordinator, Cindy Plant! A longtime resident of Wetaskiwin, Cindy is engaged and up to date on all things Wetaskiwin. Constantly on the move and developing new ideas, Cindy is an integral part of the Wetaskiwin FCSS team! "I have lived in Wetaskiwin for 30-ish years now. My husband is originally from Wetaskiwin, but before relocating here we lived in both Lloy...dminster and Lethbridge. I grew up across the street from the Strait of Georgia in what is now called the Salish Sea. Consequently, I am drawn to water, and one of my favorite things is sitting in my kayak on a lake or in a bay. I have two grown sons and gained a wonderful daughter in law this past September. I have two dogs, Farley and Frank, who enjoy accompanying us on camping trips. Oh, and I talk to myself. All. The. Time. The vast majority of my working life has been spent serving others in some capacity or another, mostly with children and youth. I have enjoyed the past 6 months with Wetaskiwin FCSS and look forward to working with Misty and Layne. We are working together to revitalize Wetaskiwin FCSS and to bring some new resources to the community and its residents. If you would like to chat, call Wetaskiwin FCSS at 780-361-4425 or send me an email at [email protected] - Cindy Cindy, we would not change you for the world - keep being your wonderful self! The Wetaskiwin FCSS team would not be the same without you.

The virtual 8-week Anxiety to Calm group has been rescheduled to begin on May 3, 2021. Contact Wetaskiwin Primary Care Network by emailing [email protected], calling 780-312-2500, or visiting their website https://www.wetaskiwinpcn.ca/

FCSS will remain appointment only until further notice. Please find our hours on the attached poster

FCSS wants to thank everyone that made Warmth & Wishes a success this year! From the coat drive, to toy/gift donations, monetary donations, support and spreading the word. We greatly appreciate everything. With the help and support of community members, businesses, and organizations, we were able to add some holiday cheer to individuals and families this holiday season. We could not have done it without you! Thank you!

Last chance! If you applied to receive a Christmas Hamper/Voucher and need any further information, please contact us at 780-361-4425 or by emailing [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Warmth & Wishes, everyone involved in the program is very appreciative! FCSS is still accepting monetary donations for Warmth & Wishes. As many of you probably already know, Warmth & Wishes is a donation reliant program. Therefore, the more donations we receive, the more individuals and families we are able to help this Holiday season ... Again, your generosity is greatly appreciated! Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or inquires at 780-361-4425 or [email protected]. Feel free to share

We are currently in the process of contacting the Warmth & Wishes applicants. If you applied to receive a Christmas Hamper and have not heard from us or have not received your Hamper # or date and time for pick up, please give us a call so we can arrange for Hamper pick up! We can be reached by:... - calling 780-361-4425 - emailing [email protected] See more

Warmth & Wishes Hamper Pick up will take place on: DECEMBER 16, 2020. Where: MEMORIAL ARTS CENTRE (5206 50 Street).... Time: We will be in contact with all applicants. *Masks must be worn at pick up and ID is required for applicants.