EVENTSPINK SHIRT DAY"Think pink and stand together against bullying" Join us on February 29th by wearing pink and showing the youth in our community that we all stand together against bullying! |
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Community Volunteer Income TaxNeed a Hand with your taxes?Are you unable to complete your income tax and benefit return on your own and unable to pay for assistance?Our trained volunteers will complete your income tax and benefit return if your income is $25,000 or less and your tax situation is simple.Contact the FCSS Office for assistance. |
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STAY & PLAY Drop-InDo you have young children? Would you like to learn new, fun activities with your children? We would like to invite you and your children to join us from 10:00-11:30 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month Viking Legion Hall
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About Viking/Beaver FCSS
Viking/Beaver FCSS services residents living in the Town of Viking, Village of Holden, and east half of Beaver County, including the hamlets of Bruce and Kinsella. These municipalities partner with the Province of Alberta to deliver locally driven preventive social initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Municipalities, through board members appointed on their behalf, determine where the need for programming and services lies. Programs and services can be targeted to individuals of any age, to families, or to entire communities. We also provide information and referral services and support to volunteer work in the community.
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Family Focus a New Direction for Viking/Beaver FCSS
With the conclusion of the long-standing Home Services contract with AB Health Services on October 31, 2011, the Viking/Beaver FCSS program has set a Family Focus as the new direction for services over the next 3-5 years.
In November 2011, the VBFCSS Board carried out a strategic planning session to consider the needs of residents of the Town of Viking, Village of Holden and Beaver County. The decision to focus on the needs of familes means that VBFCSS will enhance programs that enrich and strengthen family life; and promote the social development of children, youth and their families. This does not mean that VBFCSS will be eliminating services that have been provided in the past for seniors, volunteer groups, and those seeking information and referral services.
Current VBFCSS programming that is focused towards families includes General Family Counselling, Stay and Play playgroup, Babysitter's training and the upcoming Easter Extravaganza. FCSS programming options are set out in the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulation. Under the Act and Regulations, municipalities and the province of Alberta partner to develop locally driven preventative social initiatives that enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
Over the next months we will be asking residents how they think Viking/Beaver FCSS can best support families in the Bruce, Holden, Kinsella and Viking communities (east Beaver). VBFCSS looks forward to consulting with residents on this topic.
Job Opportunity
Holden Community Programmer
Viking/Beaver Family & Community Support Services serves the communities of Holden, Viking and the east end of Beaver County. It provides preventative social programming and is seeking a Community Programmer to design, promote and implement such programs within the Village of Holden.
Qualifications
This position requires a highly motivated and creative individual with well developed interpersonal, organizational and programming skills and knowledge of the Holden community.
Applicants must possess a minimum grade 12 education, post-secondary education or work experience in related human services position an assest. Must have a valid driver's license and his/her own vehicle. Flexible working hours will be required up to a max. 15 hours/week. Computer experience using Microsoft Office an asset.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2012
Resumes may be sent to: Joanne Stewart, Director, Viking/Beaver FCSS, Box 688, Viking, AB, T0B 4N0 Phone:780-336-4024 or email: jstewart@vbfcss.com
LINKS:
Child Services of Alberta Town of Viking
Beaver County Village of Holden
Viking Town Library Parent Link
Bully-free Seniors Information
Battle River School Division Women Shelters
Information for Teens Alberta Works