#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca
#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca
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.
To promote a safe and engaging experience for both caregivers and children, we apply a ratio of 1 caregiver to 3 children in early childhood programs, unless stated otherwise.
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.
2–6 years | Come immerse yourself in this focused weeklong journey to experience the joy of learning through play with your child. This mixed medley of popular programs offers families a chance to explore, play, and learn together. Each day brings a new adventure – whether it’s getting messy with sensory play, moving our bodies, letting your imagination soar or diving into early learning activities.
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.
Birth–1 year | The first year is crucial for your baby’s development. This program offers activities to stimulate the senses and promote early learning, including singing, sensory play, baby sign language, and developmental milestones. Enjoy bonding with your baby and connecting with other caregivers. Please bring a blanket for your baby. Due to high demand, families can register only once per eligible child each year.
For children ages: Birth–1 year | $40 program fee. | Learn 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.
2–5 years | Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this active program where they will develop physical literacy through games, music and activities such as dancing, and parachute play. Come join in the fun and meet other families! NEW! Weather permitting, part of this program will take place outdoors to help improve overall health and wellbeing and connect with nature in the community. Please arrive dressed for the weather, and bring indoor shoes to wear during the program.
Birth–6 years | Come join us in an informal relaxed environment to enjoy social time and educational activities with other caregivers and their children to foster social connections and community engagement. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring beverages and nut free snacks for your children.
For children ages: Birth–6 years | Play experiences will be set up for you and your child to explore at your own pace. This is an unstructured play time providing an opportunity for you to spend time with your child and meet other parents.
All male caregivers welcome.
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.
For children ages: 3–6 years | Children will explore, learn and discover the world of science in a cooperative and participatory environment. Brace yourselves for some stimulating learning and the opportunity to perform some exciting experiments.
For children ages: Birth–6 years | Enjoy some indoor play time with your child in an unstructured environment. Come 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.
For children ages: 2–6 years | Do you have a little Picasso who loves to be creative and express themselves through art? This program provides an opportunity for children to engage in a variety of art activities, express their inner artist and create their own works of art. New activities have been added, come and explore!
For children ages: 2–6 years | Playdates are fun and a great way to learn! This ‘loose parts’ interactive session provides a great opportunity to meet other caregivers and their children. This program is designed to help your child develop their creativity, exploration, and social skills while supporting their development through play. Please bring a nut-free snack for your child.
Caregivers and their children 3-6 | A fun, hands-on culinary adventure where children will explore diverse foods, develop basic cooking skills, and build healthy eating habits. Through playful experiences, little ones boost fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence in the kitchen. Join us as we inspire the next generation of curious and healthy eaters!
For children ages: 2–6 year | In this cozy literacy program stories, songs and playful activities will be used to help children build their early language and reading skills while bonding with their caregivers. Come in your pajamas, get comfy, and enjoy a special time together exploring books and the joy of storytelling!
For children ages 3-6 years | In this program children will explore a variety of different forms of music, express themselves through dance, and make their own musical instrument each week.
3–6 years | During this program we explore relaxation, calming, emotions, and mindfulness, 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. NEW! Weather permitting, part of this program will take place outdoors to help improve overall health and wellbeing and connect with nature. Please arrive dressed for the weather.
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.
3-4 years | In this interactive program the focus is on building numeracy and literacy skills using fun songs, games, and activities. Learning through play, children will begin to prepare for preschool utilizing arts, crafts, stories, songs, and so much more.
*This program is for registered children only. Due to high demand, registration is permitted one time per eligible child per year.
2-6 years | Sensory play promotes exploration, creativity, curiosity and problem solving. It helps children learn about the world around them and making connections through these experiences. Come prepared to engage the 5 senses; sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste in this program of fun and exploration.
3-6 years | Join us in exploring and sparking interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a fun and engaging way. This program provides hands-on experience in understanding mechanical and technological concepts, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
For children ages: Birth–3 year | This interactive program is full of lively stories, fun rhymes, and sing-along songs! Explore early literacy, language, and creativity through movement, music, and social play. This fun and welcoming experience is the perfect way for you and your child to connect, enjoy each other’s company, and make lasting memories together.
Family Futures Resource Network provides information, education and support to individuals, parents and families. We are the only family resource centre in south Edmonton, that offers this range of services and programs. We are a network of programming sites embedded within the communities we serve.
780.413.4521
#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 2E8
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00am–4:30pm
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