Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Department
Green View Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the MD of Greenview and the Town of Valleyview, offering many programs and services for youth, families, and adults, working to strengthen family and community life within Greenview.
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is governed by a provincial Act and Regulation. Services provided by FCSS must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for FCSS funding:
- Be of a preventive nature that enhances the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity and
- Do one or more of the following:
- Help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis;
- Help people to develop an awareness of social needs;
- Help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people;
- Help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them;
- Provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community.
Services provided under a program must not:
- Provide primarily for the recreational needs or leisure time pursuits of individuals,
- Offer direct assistance, including money, food, clothing or shelter, to sustain an individual or family,
- Be primarily rehabilitative in nature, or
- Duplicate services that are ordinarily provided by a duplicate services government or government agency.
For more information, visit http://fcssaa.org/
Contact The FCSS Department
Office Locations:
Greenview FCSS Valleyview location:
4707 – 50 Street – Valleyview, AB
Phone:Â 780.524.7603
Greenview FCSS Grande Cache location:
10001 Hoppe Avenue Unit 1035 – Grande Cache, AB
Phone:Â 780.827.4336
Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily and on Stat Holidays.
Green View Family and Community Support Services Board
The Green View FCSS Grants Program provides funding for preventive social programs that benefit MD of Greenview and Town of Valleyview residents. Applications for grants of $2,500 or more require a presentation to the FCSS Board. The program aims to enhance family and community stability, support individuals in identifying social needs, and promote voluntarism.
FCSS Grants Information
The Green View FCSS Board oversees preventive social programs and holds regular meetings to discuss community needs and grant allocations. The page includes meeting dates, board member details, and access to agendas and minutes for community transparency.
Community Resource Centre
Located in Valleyview and Grande Cache, the Green View Community Resource Centre provides residents with access to various support services through partnerships with the Town of Valleyview, MD of Greenview, and the Province of Alberta. Services are offered Monday through Friday, with specific hours for each location.
FCSS Programs
Green View FCSS offers a range of programs tailored for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors. These programs focus on community support, well-being, and personal development, providing resources that enhance the quality of life for residents of all ages.