Family and Community Support Services Program (FCSS)
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), a joint municipal/provincial partnership, works with not-for-profit organizations in Edmonton that deliver preventive social service programs to Edmontonians. The programs build on the strengths and capacities of individuals, families and communities, and are volunteer supported.
The combined efforts of funded programs and City activities are working towards achieving Edmonton’s Strategic People Plan: The Way We Live, with focused efforts on social inclusion.
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About FCSS
Program
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a unique 80/20 funding partnership between the Government of Alberta and participating municipalities or Métis Settlements. Provincially, the FCSS Program receives its mandate from theFamily and Community Support Services Act and Regulation.
The Regulation sets out the service requirements that a municipality or Métis Settlement must meet to be eligible for funding.
Section 2.1(2)(b) states: “Services under a program must do one or more of the following:
- Help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis.
- Help people to develop an awareness of social needs.
- Help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people.
- Help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them.
- Provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community."
For more information, visit the Government of Alberta, Human Services site:
Grant
For more information, see Family and Community Support Services Grant.
Outcomes Report - All Funded Agencies
All funded agencies are asked to provide an outcomes report.
City of Edmonton FCSS in partnership with the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, Edmonton and Area Child & Family Services Region and funded agencies have worked to develop a pool of common outcomes, indicators and tools that can be used by funded agencies to evaluate the programs that they are offering.
This pool of common outcomes, indicators and tools can be used to evaluate your programs. You may incorporate the questions into your existing measurements tools, or use them to develop new ones.
Common Questions Submitted to Funders
Prevention of Family Violence
and BullyingCommon Outcomes Data Reports
Funding Allocations & Program Descriptions
2016 FCSS approved funding allocation
2015 FCSS approved funded agencies
2014 FCSS approved funding allocation
2013 FCSS approved funded agencies
2013 FCSS approved funding allocation
2012 FCSS funded program descriptions
2012 FCSS approved funding allocation
2011 FCSS funded program descriptions
2011 FCSS approved funding allocation
Resources
Resources
City of Edmonton Trends & Initiatives
City of Edmonton Grants & Funding
Strategic Plan: The Way We Live
City Initiatives and Innovation
Agency Resources
Edmonton Social Planning Council
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Evaluation Resources
Success Stories: Power of Prevention
Share Your Story
FCSS funded program staff and participants are encouraged to share stories. There are so many great examples of the difference FCSS funded programs are making in the community.
Making a Difference
Note: These stories are published with permission from the people involved. Names have been changed to protect their privacy.
Healthy Families Program
Submitted by Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre
In her own words, a single mother describes her experience in the Healthy Families program.
Volunteering Success
Submitted by North West Edmonton Seniors
The story of treasured volunteers Bob and Mary, and why we have the best Jam Session and dance every Wednesday afternoon.
Inner City Outreach & Liaison Program Success
Submitted by Boyle Street Community Services
How Brian found a home.
Career Decision Making Workshops
Submitted by Women Building Futures
Jenna is a 27-year old single mom who attended one of the free sessions. Her story tells of how she decided to take control of her life and completely turn it around.
For More Information
Contact your FCSS Liaison
| Title | Community Investment Office |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-496-4932 |
| grants@edmonton.ca |
