Family Development Program (FDP)
Helping families create a supportive and safe home environment
About The Family Development Program
The Family Development Program provides individualized in-home support for families with children 0-18 years of age to increase their parenting skills and enhance family relationships. We work with families to help them:
- Learn new parenting strategies
- Increase their communication skills
- Build a strong network of connection and support
- Create a supportive and safe home environment
- Ensure the healthy development of the children
- Access community services and resources
The program is free of charge and typically lasts for 3-6 months.
Referrals for the Family Development Program may come from Children and Family Service’s caseworkers, self-referral (parent/caregiver) or professionals. The Family Development Program works only with families with a Children and Family Services status (agreement).
We serve families throughout Calgary and surrounding areas and have offices in Calgary and Okotoks.
The Family Development Program is funded by the Government of Alberta.
Contact Us
For more information about the Family Development Program, please email:
Workshops for Parents & Caregivers
Circle of Security Parenting
This workshop is an opportunity to join other parents and caregivers over 8 weeks and learn to:
- Strengthen their relationship with their child
- Be present with their child during the best and toughest times
- Recognize their child’s needs and make sense of his or her behavior
- Meet their child’s needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind
Learn more about Circle of Security Parenting in the video below.
Upcoming Parent/ Caregiver Workshops
Week of Events
Circle of Security (COS)
Circle of Security (COS)
Learn how to understand your child's emotional world by learning to read emotional needs. Learn how to support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions. Enhance the development of your […]

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program
Triple P is a parenting group that helps parents and caregivers increase their skills and confidence around setting rules, managing misbehavior, self-care and creating a happy and healthy home environment.
Parents will leave this group feeling more confident and capable.
Interested in attending the Circle of Security, or Triple P parenting course? Email us to be added to our waitlist: