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

Early Childhood Development

Family Futures Resource Network provides excellent early childhood programs and services, both registered and online. These programs offer parents and caregivers opportunities and experiences to support their children in their social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development. These programs also provide a natural environment for families to build social connections and increase protective factors for children.

Birth–5 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.

 

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Birth–3 years | Bring your toddlers to an engaging and safe play space. Play experiences will be set up for you and your child to explore at your own pace. This is an unstructured play time with a focus on providing an opportunity for you to spend time with your child and meet other parents.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 12, 2023 - June 14, 2023

 

Baby Sing & Sensory

Birth–1 year | The first year of life is the most significant time for your baby’s development. In this program, a variety of different activities are explored to stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early learning such as singing songs, reviewing different types of sensory play, introducing baby sign language and discussing developmental milestones. Enjoy quality time bonding with your baby while connecting with other caregivers. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
July 12, 2023 - August 16, 2023

 

Books for Babies

Birth–1 year | Enjoy learning how reading to your infant helps to promote early language skill development and enhance parent child connection. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 26, 2023 - June 16, 2023

 

Busy Bodies

2–5 years | Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this exciting program where they will develop physical literacy through fun games and activities and connect with other families.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 17, 2023 - June 12, 2023

 

April 21, 2023 - June 9, 2023

 

July 17, 2023 - August 21, 2023

 

August 4, 2023 - August 25, 2023

 

Discovery Time

4–6 years | Come and explore, discover, and create new things with your child. Activity centers are designed to enhance learning and creativity, engage the senses, build skills and most of all, are fun. Drop in at any time or join in for the whole time.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
July 6, 2023 - July 27, 2023

 

Family Mentorship Program

Birth–6 years | Would you like extra one-on-one support for your child? Our Family Mentorship Program provides in-home parenting education and family support services to expectant parents and those with children from newborn to the age of six. Trained Family Mentors provide families with information and support that helps them improve their parenting skills to provide a safe nurturing environment for their children. Family Mentors encourage a parent-led experience while providing recommendations based on leading practices.

Registration:
Phone

Dates:

 

Kids Korner Playtime

1–5 years |  Enjoy some indoor play time with your child in an unstructured environment. Come on your own with your child or arrange a play date with some friends. Drop in at any time or stay for the entire time.  Please ensure snacks are nut-free.

 

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 11, 2023 - June 6, 2023

 

Let’s Get Artsy!

2–6 years | Do you have a little Picasso who loves to be creative and express themselves through art? This program will allow children to utilize a variety of art mediums to express their inner artist. Each week will include learning about art, exploring a new art medium and creating some individual art pieces.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 24, 2023 - June 14, 2023

 

May 25, 2023 - June 15, 2023

 

July 4, 2023 - July 25, 2023

 

August 1, 2023 - August 22, 2023

 

Mindful Minis

3–6 years | During this program we explore relaxation, emotions, mindfulness, and yoga for children. Learn to be aware of and manage emotions in a way that is fun and meaningful. It is also a very nice way to spend time connecting with your child.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
July 11, 2023 - August 15, 2023

 

August 2, 2023 - August 23, 2023

 

Music and Motion

3–6 years | This program offers children the opportunity to move freely and express themselves through play and music. Come join in the fun and support your child’s development with activities such as dancing and parachute time.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 18, 2023 - June 13, 2023

 

April 21, 2023 - June 16, 2023

 

July 7, 2023 - July 28, 2023

 

Ooie Gooie!

2–6 years | Join in the fun of messy play and sensory exploration and leave the mess with us! Plus, take home a sample of your creations and the recipe so that you can recreate the experience again at home.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 16, 2023 - June 6, 2023

 

July 6, 2023 - July 27, 2023

 

Outdoor Busy Bodies

2–5 years | Summer is a great time to be outside! You and your child will enjoy this exciting outdoor program where they will practice moving their bodies through fun games and activities to develop their physical literacy.  Programs will run as scheduled unless there is extreme weather conditions.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
July 10, 2023 - July 31, 2023

 

August 3, 2023 - August 24, 2023

 

Playgroup and Coffee

Birth–6 years | Family Futures Resource Network is offering this group in partnership with the Dayspring Presbyterian Church. Parents, caregivers and children come together to meet, learn, socialize, and have fun. Coffee will be provided. Please bring beverages and nut free snacks for your children.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 14, 2023 - June 30, 2023

 

July 7, 2023 - August 25, 2023

 

Preschool Prep

3–4 years | In this fun, interactive program the focus is on building numeracy and literacy skills using fun songs, games, and activities. Throughout this program, children will begin to prepare for preschool while learning about social skills, letters, numbers, colours, the days of the week and so much more.

 

 

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 11, 2023 - June 15, 2023

 

Rhymes, Songs & Story Time

Birth–3 years | This fun and interactive program includes stories, musical movement, rhymes and creative props. Connect with your little one in this literacy, arts and movement program with time built in between activities to interact with other children and families.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
July 5, 2023 - July 26, 2023

 

Whacky Science

3–6 years | Put on your lab coat and join in on the fun. Each week children will explore, learn and discover how science works and perform some awesome experiments.

 

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 24, 2023 - June 14, 2023

 

July 31, 2023 - August 28, 2023