This fall, children, youth and families in Calgary are in urgent need of help. Parents in our community are desperate for support to keep their children safe. These children are struggling with mental health concerns that impact their well-being and safety. Many are living with depression, anxiety and other challenges Read more
When Cristina* had her first child, Colton, she was worried about how she would handle it. As a young, single mother with limited social supports in Calgary, she was determined to find a way to succeed. Colton’s father is not able to be in their lives, due to his own Read more
As adults, we should teach children to use basic skills such as how to follow instructions, accept feedback, raise concerns or disagree appropriately. By practicing these skills with your child regularly, they learn to listen more and argue less. 1. From an early age, teach your child what your expectations Read more
Thank you to our donors and volunteers who supported Closer to Home in the last quarter (April 01, 2019 to June 30, 2019): Aileen Glasgow Amy Heidman Arlene Oostenbrink Bailey Rivard Barb Henning Beauty Depot Beverly and Larry Flug Brett Shikaze Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids Calgary Children's Foundation Calgary Read more
We got to organize and get involved in some exciting events and activities this spring. Many thanks to our volunteers and supporters for making these events fun-filled, successful and memorable. Here are few pictures from some of the events in the last quarter. Read more
This spring, we're running to help meet the needs of kids and families in our community, and you can help us make a difference! Closer to Home Community Services is raising funds through the 2019 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon’s Charity Challenge. Closer to Home supports vulnerable children, youth and families who Read more
Watch Asha's story. Sitting down with a drum can be a spiritual experience, says Darcy Turning Robe, who teaches the drumming circle every Tuesday as part of Closer to Home’s Ee-Des-Spoom- Ooh-Soop program. “The drum itself has its own spirit,” he continues. “Every drum speaks to a person.” That was Read more
Riya,* a single mom with two kids, lives in a Calga ry Housing complex and is able to just cover her rent and basic needs with her income. Any expenses beyond this are a financial stretch for her. Her kids can only imagine the fun their friends have on family Read more
1. I can’t be a foster parent, because I don’t have parenting experience. Truth: No parenting experience is needed to become a foster parent. Many people with various backgrounds choose fostering. Although parenting experience is not necessary, you will need to meet certain criteria and participate in screening and assessment for Read more
When Lena* and her family first came to Canada as refugees two years ago, they found it challenging to restart their lives. Mom and Dad both had strong educational backgrounds from their home country, but their degrees were not recognized in Canada. Living on Vancouver Island, they also struggled to Read more
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