Family Development Centre
The CUPS Family Development Centre is a welcoming, nurturing environment for families to access resources, participate in programming and build resilience for the future, together.
Participants can access support for:
Family Goal setting
Parent education and skill development
Referrals to community resources
Who is the CUPS Family Development Centre for?
The Centre is for families with one or more children (or expecting a child) who are looking for resources and support as they work to set goals and work toward healthy outcomes for everyone in the family.
Family Development Programs & Workshops
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Join us for 10 free drop-in sessions. For families with children ages 0-12.
Dates: Monday Mornings
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Register: by emailing FDC@cupscalgary.com
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Parents with children ages 0-3 will learn the skill of
reflective functioning. Parents who possess this skill are able to promote secure attachment with their children and improve their mental health.
Program Highlights:
• Reflect on their own perspectives and the perspectives of their child
• Practice talking about thoughts and feelings in response to the parent/child relationship
Dates: Ongoing
Location: 1001 10th Ave SW (CUPS Calgary)
for more information, please email FDC@cupscalgary.com
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Join us every week to build new friendships and support systems!
Each week parents can meet other moms and dads and bond over great conversations.
Dates: Thursday mornings
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: 1001 10th Ave SW (CUPS Calgary)
Register by emailing FDC@cupscalgary.com
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Have fun with us every week for songs, stories, and games. Let’s be childlike together!
Dates: Tuesday and Friday mornings
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: 1001 10th Ave SW (CUPS Calgary)
Register by emailing FDC@cupscalgary.com
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The Child Development Specialist is available for developmental screenings and follow up support plans for family and child. The Child Development Specialist provides referrals to to internal/external programs and support with funding applications.
Please email FDC@cupscalgary.com for more information
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Play Therapy is designed to support children between the ages of 0-12 years old to achieve mental and emotional wellness so that they can improve their overall mental health. This in turn will provide strategies for parents/guardians to support the mental and emotional wellness of their child(ren).
Please email FDC@cupscalgary.com for more information.
For the above programs, please email FDC@cupscalgary.com for more information or to register.
Parents must be a low-income earner with children 0-12 years old.
All programs listed are free.
Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8 am – 4pm
- Friday: By appointment only
- Statutory Holidays: Closed
Address/Map
- 1001 10 Ave. SW, Calgary T2R 0B7
- T: 403-221-8780
- F: 403-221-8785
- info@cupscalgary.com
Family and Child Development
CUPS takes a two-generation approach to developmental support, with services for both children and parents in Calgary.
Family Development Centre
Set goals for your family and get information, support and developmental resources.