ABOUT US

KARA Families are Healthy Families

KARA Family Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization guided by a Board of Directors. KARA was formed in November 1984 by a collaborative of 16 community agencies and/or individuals who identified a need for services to low income, single mothers.

Our original program, and now our flag ship program, is Caring Families. This program provides parents the opportunity to learn and interact with their children (0-6 years of age). The program has changed over the years to accommodate the needs of the families who come to this program.
In addition to Caring Families, KARA offers other courses and workshops. Some programs are for parents only and others are interactive programs for parents and their preschoolers.

In 2006, KARA was given the distinction of being chosen as the Northeast Edmonton Parent Link Centre which is a provincial initiative of Alberta Children and Youth Services. Currently there are 46 Parent Link Centres in Alberta that provide services to over 160 communities.

The funding for our programs comes from the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region (our first core funder), City of Edmonton Family and Community Services, ECALA (Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association), Alberta Children and Youth Services, gaming proceeds, various grants and from the generous donations of community members. This funding allows us to continue to offer programs and services to families in Edmonton at no cost. Although we provide services to all who ask, many of our families are those who struggle financially, they may be socially isolated or have other barriers that prevent them from attending programs such as ours. By offering courses at no cost, bus tickets, and food we try to reduce the barriers for these families.

KARA also received funding from the proceeds of our KARA-Lot Secondhand Store which is located at 12034 Fort Road. KARA-Lot has been at this location for three years. If you haven’t been to KARA-Lot Secondhand Store in the past few months, please stop by and see the changes. The staff there have been very busy moving the inventory around to make more room and setting up displays. And as always, KARA-Lot is your best deal in the City!

KARA is an acronym for:

Kids Are the Responsibility of All

Mission Statement:

To promote the healthy development of children by empowering families.

Goals:
To provide a safe environment, and programming that enhances self-esteem and independence through education, role modeling, and hands-on learning opportunities.

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