#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca

Child & Youth

Family Futures Resource Network offers child and youth programs developed to increase social skills for children and youth ages 6-18 such as problem-solving; friendship building; anger management; communication; bullying support; goal setting and girl empowerment. These evidence-informed programs incorporate the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Asset Building research and have been well received and sought after.

6–12 Years

If you need any additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 780-413-4521.

We have created some online programs, services and support options. These are on each program page, the At-Home Family Fun page, and our YouTube channel.

Please note, that some of our Early Childhood Development programs go up to 6-years-old.

Beginning January 2026, due to rising costs, Family Futures Resource Network will be implementing a fee for some of the programs.

Check here for additional programs that may be applicable to your family.

 

Cooking Club – Level 1

9-12 years old | $48 Fee This group is designed to help youth learn the basics of cooking. The focus is on safe food handling practices and learning about healthy food choices while making some delicious recipes!! Each week the youth will follow a recipe and have a chance to sample their own creations. They will also work on building a recipe book to take home at the end of the group. We are unable to accommodate food restrictions in this group.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
January 15, 2026 - February 5, 2026

 

Creative Kids

6- 12 years |  Children will explore their creativity and let their imaginations loose, by engaging in various types of art projects, games and activities that will also help boost their confidence and connections with others.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
November 25, 2025 - December 16, 2025

 

February 19, 2026 - March 19, 2026

 

Home Alone

10-13 years | $25 Fee  Ideally, children should be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. However, today’s family situations often cannot accommodate this. The Home Alone group is designed to equip children with the skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. Participants will learn how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and remain safe and constructively occupied.

This program has been developed by the Canada Safety Council and is recommended for children who are at least 10 years of age and up. Each participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
November 22, 2025

 

February 27, 2026

 

Kids with Confidence – Social Skills

8-12 years | The Social Skills group helps children build confidence and strengthen important life skills such as friendship building, communication, self-esteem, teamwork, bullying prevention and assertiveness. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, participants learn to apply these skills in real-life situations. The goal is to help youth develop relationships and feel empowered in social settings.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
November 10, 2025 - December 15, 2025

 

January 20, 2026 - February 10, 2026

 

Kids with Confidence: Calm and Collected

8-12 years | Develop an understanding of how strong emotions can affect your lives and relationships, learn healthy ways of identifying and expressing emotions and build healthy communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
October 23, 2025 - December 4, 2025

 

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