Childcare + Familiy Services
Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Services endeavors to enhance the well-being and resiliency of the community of Drayton Valley & District by providing information, education and funding for organizations who provide preventative services. By coordinating, networking and partnering with local service agencies, Drayton Valley and District FCSS helps people to develop independence and resistance to crisis while creating an awareness of social needs and providing tools and resources to build a strong community.
In order to meet the needs of our community, Drayton Valley and District FCSS focuses on three main areas for program delivery:
- Preventative social programs, where people gain new skills and knowledge that will create a community that is resilient to crisis. Drayton Valley and District FCSS offers forty one in house programs and services and have provided funding for twenty programs offered by ten different agencies so far this year.
- Resilient Communities work together to prevent social problems and provide opportunities for children, youth, families, adults and seniors to fully participate in the community. Drayton Valley and District FCSS has initiated seven inter agency groups who are working in collaboration with one another. FCSS has partnered with eleven additional community initiatives.
- Volunteers make social programs and resilient communities possible by giving their time and expertise to others. Volunteers benefit from FCSS programs by learning new skills to make their job as a board member easier and enjoy the recognition they get when they attend the annual FCSS Volunteer Appreciation banquet.
To view some of the programs offered through FCSS, click the link, FCSS Programs
Drayton Valley and District FCSS Board Information
The FCSS Board makes recommendations regarding areas of programming and assignment of appropriate resources. The Board consists of one member from Town Council, one from the Brazeau County Council, one Region #4 CFSA member and four members from the community at large (one Drayton Valley resident, one County resident, one Senior resident and one Youth resident). If you are interested in serving on the FCSS Board, please contact the Drayton Valley and District FCSS Coordinator, Lola McGhie at 780-514-2200..
Drayton Valley and District FCSS Grant Applications
Each year, funding is made available to groups that provide services within the community that fall within our guidelines for service delivery. The FCSS Advisory Board will review and recommend grant allocations bi-annually. There are certain criteria that must be met to receive a grant. The following files will provide the necessary background for your application. The files reflect the provincial Family & Community Support Services Act and the regulation and guidelines specific to Drayton Valley FCSS funding practices.
For more information about the Dratyon Valley Family & Community Support Services, please contact Lola Strand, FCSS Coordinator, Drayton Valley Office, Box 6837, 5120 - 52 Street, Drayton Valley Alberta T7A 1A1, email: or visit the website Drayton Valley and District FCSS.Breton Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
Breton Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a Municipal/Provincial cost shared program. Through FCSS, many services, activities and programs are made available. These services are provided with the intention of promoting and enhancing family and community life. Volunteerism and prevention are emphasized, and FCSS helps the community help itself. Services and programs are varied, depending on the need. Breton and Area FCSS provides services to residents living in the Village of Breton or the eastern portion of Brazeau County (east of the North Saskatchewan River).
Information and Referrals
This is an important component of FCSS. Anyone who needs information, referrals or support on social, community or personal issues, may contact the FCSS office. Although counseling is not available through our local office, the coordinator can provide information and assistance on obtaining counseling. Confidentiality is protected.
Click here to view some of the programs offered by Breton FCSS,
Breton FCSS Programs.
For more information about Breton FCSS, please contact Deanne Young, FCSS Director, Breton Office, Box 480, Breton, Alta. T0C 0P0, 780-696-3636, or email: or visit the website, Breton FCSS.