Programs & Services
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FAMILY SUPPORT
PROGRAMS: (click on titles for more info)
- Understanding Anger for Women
- For women who want to learn more about their anger styles, triggers, strategies, healthy anger, letting go of past anger and resentment, etc.
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- All sessions are full until the fall, please contact Bev at
780-478-5396 for more info.
- Parent to Parent Group
- A weekly support group for parents with children 0-5 yrs.
Please click here to view the program poster.
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- Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at
KARA (6717-132 Ave.)
For more information call 780-478-5396
- Collective Kitchen
- This is a program where you plan and prepare nutritious meals in bulk to take home. You will cook in a group setting, learn about nutritious foods and make new friends.
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- Facilitated by our own KARA Chef in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
This program is available in the North East as well as in the West End of Edmonton.
For more info call our Food Services Coordinator at 780-478-5396 ext.236
- Family Sharing Circle
- The circle discusses the need for balance in life using Aboriginal Cultural teachings.
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- KARA does not offer this program at this time however please feel free to contact
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society at 780-481-3451 or go to their website by clicking here. Or
- Ben Calf Robe Society at 780-477-6648 or click here to go to their website.
SERVICES:
- Home Visitation Program
- An Outreach Worker is available to families to deal with parenting and/or child development questions in the family's home or at a community site.
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- This program offers support, information, advocacy and referrals for families with children ages 0-6 years living in North East Edmonton.
For more info call 780-478-5396
Please note that there is currently a waiting list for this service.
- Parent Resource Library is now OPEN
- Through the generosity and support of Alberta Children's Services / Parent Link Centre and TELUS, KARA Family Resource Centre has resources for parents to access at no charge! Come check out the great selection of books, reference materials, audio & visual material, Internet access and much more!
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- Membership to KARA's Resource Library is free and is open during regular office hours (Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4pm). Internet access is available by booking in advance. Contact Liz Larsen at 780-478-5396 ext 227 for more information.
Resource Material such as: Parenting Discipline, Just for Dads, Grief & Death, Prenatal & Postnatal, Parenting through Age Groups, Nutrition, Children's Activity Books, Children's Health, Infant & Toddlers, Personal Growth, Child Development, Sexuality, Single Parenting, Divorce, Blending Families, Children's Disabilities, Children's Mental Health, and General Parenting.
- Advocacy/Brokering Services for Families
- Immigrant or Refugee families who need cultural support in order to attend one of KARA's programs can be connected with a cultural broker for advocacy and supportive services.
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- For more info call 780-478-5396.
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