Strathcona County Family Resource Network

06/03/2026

Meet our team: Laura

Laura is a Program Support Worker with the Family Resource Network (FRN). She graduated from The King's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and loves to connect with people through humour and curiosity. Laura has worked alongside children and families in teaching music, leading youth groups and coaching soccer. She is eager to continue offering support to the families attending the great programs at the FRN!

Outside of work, Laura enjoys helping her plants and veggies grow, kicking around a soccer ball and laughing with friends over a homemade meal.

Learn more about the free programs and services offered by Laura at strathcona.ca/families.

05/29/2026

Check out these upcoming drop-in programs for the week of June 1 - 5.

👉 Stay and Play (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Monday - 160 Festival Way (please choose one session)
Session one: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m
Session two: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday - 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Strathcona Olympiette

👉 Baby and Me (for parents and children 0-18 months)
Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - 160 Festival Way

👉 Nature Nuts (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. - South Cooking Lake Community Hall

Find more spring and summer programs at strathcona.ca/families

05/28/2026

Meet our team: Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a Family Resource Network Program Support staff member. She recently graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a minor in Women’s Studies. She has a strong background in supporting children and families through her work as a performing arts instructor with Strathcona County and as a children’s dance instructor. Kaitlyn is passionate about community programming and dedicated to creating welcoming, engaging spaces where children and families can connect and learn.

Kaitlyn is excited to contribute to the Family Resource Network's important work and to support Strathcona County's vibrant community.

Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, attending Pilates classes and reading.

Learn more about the free programs and services offered by Kaitlyn at strathcona.ca/families.

05/22/2026

Check out these upcoming drop-in programs for the week of May 25 - 29.

👉 Stay and Play (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Monday - 160 Festival Way (please choose one session)
Session one: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m
Session two: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday - 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Strathcona Olympiette

👉 Baby and Me (for parents and children 0-18 months)
Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - 160 Festival Way

👉 Nature Nuts (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. - South Cooking Lake Community Hall

Find more spring and summer programs at strathcona.ca/families

05/15/2026

The FRN is closed Monday, May 18, for Victoria Day. Check out these upcoming drop-in programs for the week of May 19 - 22:

👉 Stay and Play (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Monday - CLOSED
Friday - 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Strathcona Olympiette

👉 Baby and Me - Special session on injury and choking prevention. (for parents and children 0-18 months)
Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - 160 Festival Way

Find more spring and summer programs at strathcona.ca/families

05/14/2026

Baby and Me is getting extra educational in the upcoming weeks.

The FRN has partnered with Strathcona County Emergency Services, the Strathcona County Library, and a local AHS Dietitian to explore a range of educational and fun topics, including:

✅Injury and choking prevention
✅Songs and rhythm
✅Toddler and infant nutrition

👉 Baby and Me (for parents and children 0-18 months)
Drop in, Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - 160 Festival Way

👉 Learn more about the FRN's programs and services at Strathcona.ca/families

05/11/2026

Check out these upcoming drop-in programs for the week of May 11 - 15.

👉 Stay and Play (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Monday - 160 Festival Way (please choose one session)
Session one: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m
Session two: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday - 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Strathcona Olympiette

👉 Move with Me! (for parents and children 2-6 years)
Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Brookeville Community Hall

👉 Baby and Me (for parents and children 0-18 months)
Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - 160 Festival Way

Find more spring and summer programs at strathcona.ca/families

05/08/2026

In our drop-in Baby and Me program, learning can look like music, movement and connection. As Nataliya shares, “Sign language gives babies a way to communicate their needs and feelings before they can use words.”

Through simple signs woven into songs, little ones can express themselves earlier, helping reduce frustration for both babies and caregivers. It’s a small shift that can make a big difference, supporting early language development while strengthening that bond built on understanding. Because communication doesn’t begin with words, it begins with connection.

Join us for Baby and Me on Tuesdays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 160 Festival Way.

👉 Find our full summer program schedule and register at strathcona.ca/families

05/04/2026

Our FREE summer program schedule from the Family Resource Network (FRN) is here! Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn new skills and support your child’s healthy development.

✅ Drop-in parented programs for infants aged 0 to 18 months
✅ Drop-in parented programs for kids 0 to 6 years old
✅ Registered programs for kids in grades 1 to 3 and grades 4 to 6
✅ Registered parenting skill-building sessions for a variety of age groups
✅ Special events for families and children of all ages

👉 Check out the summer FRN schedule here: https://ow.ly/2yib50YUyA5

👉 Register for programs and learn more about the FRN at https://ow.ly/G7G450Yrhjb

Strathcona County: Free programs and services for families with children from 0 to 18 years of age.

05/04/2026

Check out these upcoming drop-in programs for the week of May 4 - 8.

👉 Stay and Play (for parents and children 0-6 years)
Monday - 160 Festival Way (please choose one session)
Session one: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m
Session two: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday - 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Strathcona Olympiette

👉 Move with Me! (for parents and children 2-6 years)
Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Brookeville Community Hall

👉 Baby and Me (for parents and children 0-18 months)
Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - 160 Festival Way

Find more spring programs at strathcona.ca/families