Check it out! Our Closer to Home Foster Parents gave us their best advice on fostering: “Be compassionate with these kids, who don’t have their parents at their side, and give them so much love because that’s what they are hungry for.” “Don’t be afraid to fail. Closer to Home Read more
Did the movie Instant Family inspire you to explore becoming a Foster Parent? Closer to Home is looking for more loving foster families to provide temporary homes to the more than 7,000 foster children in Alberta. Anyone can become a foster parent, but there are a few things you need Read more
At my child’s parent/teacher interview at school, I received some information that I wasn’t expecting. How can I be an effective advocate for my child during the next parent/teacher interview? As a parent and foster parent myself, I understand how it can be surprising to hear information about your child Read more
As mental health continues to be an important and popular topic in the media and popular culture, the staff in our Viewpoints program hope to continue connecting with youth in Airdrie to facilitate discussions about self-care and developing positive behaviours that support mental health. Jodie Moffatt, Community Outreach Worker for Read more
It seems like my child has not reached milestones like other children her age. How do I know she is ready and how do I know she is developing on par? This is a question that we hear a lot from parents. All parents want to ensure that their children Read more
Growing up, Shahd was a shy young girl. “I kind of had this bubble I was always in,” she recalls. Then she came to Closer to Home (CTH)’s summer day camp program, Summer in the City. “I didn’t talk to anyone or participate in anything for the first few days,” Read more
As a parent of a 9 year old, I find it challenging at times to help my son manage his emotions. Although he is young, he is experiencing grownup feelings he does not understand. As the world around him expands, how do I help him cope with these big emotions Read more
Closer to Home Community Services is excited to announce the launch of its new Airdrie-based youth mental health program, Viewpoints. A preventative, evidence-based program, Viewpoints aims to support overall mental wellness for youth in Airdrie by increasing awareness of and access to mental health resources while decreasing the stigma of Read more
Closer to Home’s Summer in the City day camp means more than fun outdoor activities for kids. Free, quality summer programming means kids from low-income families do not undergo a “summer slide” and adopt risky behaviours. The story of Diana* and her daughter helps us understand why Summer in the Read more
“Healthy Mothers” by Richard Riel Dubois Zollo is displayed at Closer to Home’s Pekewe House. “I grew up an only child,” says Sarah*, reflecting on the bond she now sees between her two young daughters; a bond she never experienced. “The love that they have is so sweet.” Nearly Read more
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