Healthy Families Healthy Futures Society

Overview

The Healthy Families Healthy Futures Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity dedicated to supporting families and individuals in North Central Alberta. The charity operates across an extensive area, covering eight counties and serving over 17 communities, including Athabasca, Calling Lake, Lac La Biche, Smoky Lake, Thorhild, Westlock, Lac Ste. Anne County, and surrounding areas[4].

Mission

The society's mission is to provide social support to families and individuals, fostering trusting and caring relationships to empower positive change. This is achieved through various programs designed to strengthen family capacities, promote healthy childhood development, and build resilient communities[3][5].

Programs and Services

Healthy Families Healthy Futures Society offers a range of programs to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves:

• Home Visitation Programs: These programs provide long-term support to enhance caregiver-child relationships, promote healthy growth and development in children, and ensure safe home environments.

• Thrive Outreach: This program supports individuals experiencing relationship abuse by providing information, safety plans, and connections to community resources.

• Westlock Family Connections: Focused on building family capacity and providing caregiver education to support child development for children from ages 0 to 18 in Westlock and Westlock County.

• PCAP Mentorship: Tailored for individuals who have used drugs or alcohol during pregnancy or have children exposed to substances prenatally. Mentors offer extensive practical assistance and long-term emotional support.

• FASD Mentorship: Provides specialized support for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

• Family Resource Networks: Serve as a central referral point, assisting families to build on their strengths, develop strong family units, and enhance child and youth development[1][3].

Operations and Accreditation

The society has been operating in Northern Alberta for over 20 years, adhering to the accreditation standards of Imagine Canada and the provincial standards for Home Visitation Programs[4]. Its registered charity number is #86493 6125 RR0001.

Membership and Community Engagement

Healthy Families Healthy Futures Society encourages community engagement through membership. The organization's member base includes diverse stakeholders from local directors to staff and volunteers who share a commitment to making a positive impact in the communities they serve[4].

[1] https://www.hfalberta.com [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-families-healthy-futures-society/ [3] https://ab.211.ca/record/1126626/agency/ [4] https://www.hfalberta.com/copy-of-join-our-board [5] https://informalberta.ca/public/organization/orgProfileStyled.do?organizationQueryId=1031801