Community Information and Referral

Family and Community Support Services of Lacombe and District


Description
Provides information and referrals on community programming.

Service provides:

  • information and referrals on programs and services in the area to assist seniors, families, children and youth, and the community of Lacombe and district
  • Good Food Box

Children and youth services include:

  • Caring for Children
  • Coats for Kids
  • drop-in programming for youth 10 to 15 years
  • Rainbows - a bereavement support group for children facing loss due to death or divorce
  • Tools and Shoes for School - school supplies
  • Santa's Anonymous - Christmas toy program
  • volunteer opportunities for youth
  • babysitting courses

Family services include:

  • Healthy Families - a voluntary, early intervention program supporting families with newborns 0 to 5 years

Community services include:

  • benevolent fund - funds raised by churches to support families with financial harship
  • community volunteer income tax program
  • grocery vouchers to families experiencing financial difficulties during Christmas
  • community outreach to individuals and families who need assistance as a result of poverty

Seniors services include:

  • light housekeeping services for individuals in need due to age, disability, recent hospital discharge, or illness
  • Meals on Wheels
  • supports accessing a personal emergency system
  • seniors information and resources
  • accessible transportation

Key Provider: volunteers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • varies based on programming
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call or e-mail for more information

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-782-6637
Fax
403-782-6639
Web Site
http://www.lacombefcss.net
Email
info@lacombefcss.net
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees vary according to service. Some programming is provided free of charge.




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Subsidies may be available to eligible clients. Contact for details.




Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 9, 2024
Address
5214 50 Avenue
Lacombe, AB, T4L 0B6
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Program hours vary. Closed 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.