Early Experiences

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop […]

Coffee and Connection (ages 0 – 17)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Coffee and Connection is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can come together to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with a warm cup of coffee to enjoy while they engage in discussions and activities. The program will […]

Free

Soup Sisters

The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.

Creating Consistency

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will […]

Changing Families

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join us to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how the changes can help keep families […]

Recognize and Respond

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will explore different strategies and skills to be able to respond to their children’s […]

Taking Care

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring and focus on strategies to promote self-care in adults and children to enhance overall family well-being during separation and divorce. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and their children emotionally safer through family transitions, as well as recognizing the […]

Music and Movement (ages 18m-6)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register

Free

Early Experiences

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop […]

Family Playtime (ages 0 – 6)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Come to the Hub and enjoy fun, family friendly activities in our play space!  Through play, crafts, and opportunities for imagination, this time will be spent engaging with your child in a safe, fun environment with facilitator led activities. Register

Free