Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)

In Okotoks, FCSS supports the following programs, partnerships, and community initiatives:

• Okotoks Family Resource Centre
• Volunteer Resource Centre
• Local Non-Profit Organizations through FCSS Grants
• Community Access Program (subsidized transportation)
• Healthy Okotoks Coalition
• United Way/Okotoks Partnership
• Okotoks Youth Centre
• Foothills Regional Interagency
• Community Consultations on Social Issues  
• Age-Friendly Speaker Series
• Pop-Up Cafés
• Community Gardens 
• Block Party Trailer 
• Community Resource Directory 

Local municipal governments and the provincial Ministry of Children & Youth Services provide provincial funding that is matched with local tax dollars on an 80/20 share basis. The funding is then used to support and develop locally-driven preventive social services initiatives.

The programs depend on community resources, often involving volunteers, and are intended to help individuals adopt healthy lifestyles to improve their quality of life and build the capacity to prevent and/or deal with crises should they arise.

Each municipality determines how the dollars they receive should be allocated to meet the needs of their community best, so FCSS programs are unique to each community.

Various funding opportunities exist for both social agencies and residents to access and/or support social services in our community. 

Agencies

Various grants and funding are available for non-profit community organizations and social service groups who are involved in the delivery of preventive social services to residents in Okotoks. The following page is set up to help organizations learn more about funding opportunities, how to apply, grant timelines, criteria and requirements.

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Individuals

The Okotoks Family Resource Centre (OFRC) is the best place to start for getting connected with community financial support services and resources. OFRC also offers several financial support programs throughout the year.

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The Social Needs Assessment & Strategy lays the foundation for a more inclusive, affordable and connected community. This community-driven plan outlines strategic priorities and actions designed to enhance social well-being and support for all residents as Okotoks continues to change and grow. Click the button below to review the plan.

Social Needs Assessment & Strategy

FCSS Committee Meetings are open to the public and are held the first Wednesday of each month from 7  to 9 p.m. Please contact FCSS if you are interested in attending a meeting.

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Foothills Regional Interagency group is hosted by Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, Foothills County and Black Diamond FCSS and is for regional representatives from agencies, organizations, and businesses that provide services to individuals and families.

These monthly meeting offer service providers an opportunity to network, discuss important local social issues, develop partnerships, avoid duplication of services, and resource sharing.

Please contact us to be included on the newsletter distribution list, or to have information included in the next agenda package.

Get the Word Out! We help you promote your volunteer opportunities

Does your business, agency, group, organization or non-profit need volunteers? If your organization relies on volunteers we can help! Learn more about the services and support the Volunteer Resource Centre provides.