Family and Community Support Services
What is FCSS? 

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Here is a little of what we do......
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Family and Community Support Services is a partnership between the Province of Alberta, and the municipalities of Castor and Halkirk, that develop locally driven preventive social initiatives to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.

​4901 - 50th Ave Castor, AB
  403-882-2115
castordistrictfcss@telus.net
 Monday - Thursday
  8:30am - 3:30pm
Resource Center
open 8:00am-4:00pm Monday -Thursday
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​Castor & District is a wonderful area to be a part of. Prevention and inclusion are an important aspect of community. Please take the time to be involved through volunteering. It will give strength to our community but also bring satisfaction to your life too.
Helpful Links                                          
http://www.castor.ca Town of Castor
www.gsstelecare.org  TeleCare                            www.programs.alberta.ca  Government of Alberta Prog. & Service  www.seniors.alberta.ca  Special Needs Assist for AB Seniors  www.servicecanada.gc.ca  ServiceCanada  www.gov.ab.ca/servicealberta/LowerIncomeGuide Lower Income www.albertahealthservices.ca  Alberta Health Services        FCSSAA Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta
Alberta Children & Youth Services Alberta Children & Youth Services Ministry Website.                                                                    
 People Services  Programs and Services for Aboriginal Peoples, Artist, Children, Seniors and so much more.                              Family Resource Programs
~ Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs                                                                         
72 Hour Emergency Kit                  
 Know the drill log onto www.3minutedrill.alberta.ca

Expect the unexpected, if an emergency struck would YOU be prepared?
Weather it's a power outage, severe weather or a wildfire, Albertans need to be prepared to take care of their basic needs for at least 72 hours.  

A well-stocked 72 hour kit should include the following:

  •      two litres of water per person per day
  •      enough canned and dried food for three days (including protein/granola bars, 
         trail mix/dried fruit, crackers/cereals, canned tuna, beans and canned juice)
  •      a manual can-opener
  •      pen and paper
  •      pocket knife
  •      axe
  •      rope
  •      shovel
  •      change of clothing and blankets
  •      duffel bag or plastic tote (to put 72 hour kit items in)
  •      small bills and change
  •      important legal documents like birth certificates, wills and passports 
         (place items in water-proof container)
  •      first aid kit and supplies
  •      toiletries
  •      hygiene products (such as mini hand sanitizer) and soap
  •      flashlights
  •      candles
  •      lighter and water-proof matches
  •      radio
  •      batteries
  •      prescription medications as well as over the counter medications. 

    Update your kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure that all food, water, and medications are fresh (not expired) clothing fits, personal documents are up to date, and batteries are charged.  Small toys and games are important too as they provide comfort and entertain.  

    "Planning ahead can significantly reduce the impact of an emergency or disaster and help Albertans recover quickly," said Ray Danyluk, Minister of Municipal Affairs.  Minister Danyluk also announced the ministry's plan to strengthen the Emergency Public Warning System (EPWS) with new technology.