The McMan Family Resource Network (FRN) is a community hub that provides a range of services and programming for children, youth, and families in Okotoks and surrounding communities.

We provide a welcoming environment and connect individuals with the resources, services, and people they need in the areas of:

• Social connection and support
• Caregiver capacity building
• Child development and well-being

The McMan Family Resource Network is funded by the Government of Alberta.

McMan’s Family Resource Network provides the following services for parents and caregivers.

• Brief in-home support services (3-5 visits)
• Assessment and screening
• Individualized support
• Parenting workshops and support groups
• Coordination and referral to other services
• Single session counselling for children (6+), youth, and parents offered by Catholic Family Service
• Home Visitation Services for parents of children prenatal to 6 years in the family home, offered by Children’s Cottage Society

Upcoming Community Events (for all ages):

The McMan Family Resource Network provides the following services for children 0-13 years of age:

• Developmental screenings
• Recreation and play-based learning
• Early literacy programming
• Pre & post natal supports
• Coordination and referral to services
• Single session counselling for children and for parents/caregivers offered by Catholic Family Service
• Home Visitation Services for parents of children in the family home, provided by Children’s Cottage Society
• Life skills and KickStart Leadership Program, for children 7-13 years old, to enhance their social, personal development, and leadership skills

The McMan Family Resource Network provides the following services for youth:

• Skills for Life: facilitated groups for youth 14-18 years
• Skills for Anger: 10-hour course to increase conflict resolution and communication skills
• Workshops and youth-based events
• Individualized skills-based and one on one supports
• Single session counselling for youth provided by Catholic Family Service
• Coordination and referrals to other services