EVENTS Circle of Security Circle of Security is a 9-week group program that supports parents in building an understanding of their children’s emotional needs, so they can respond in ways that promote secure attachment, relationship, and resiliency. Join us Monday evenings this fall starting on October 16 at Kindred Connections Society Central Office (707 10 Ave SW, Suite 250, Calgary, AB, T2R 0B3) from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. every week. These sessions will include the following topics: attachment problems in infancy and early childhood building relationship capacities secure base relationsh ..read more

EVENTS Co-Parenting Group Our co-parenting group will help with communication, de-escalating conflict, problem solving, and more! Join us Thursday evenings this fall starting on October 12 at the YW Calgary (1715 17 Ave SE) from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. every week. All parent figures welcome whether co-parenting or single-parenting. These sessions will include the following topics: OCT 12 – Intro and Support Skills OCT 19 – Communication OCT 26 – Stress Management NOV 2 – De-escalating Conflict NOV 9 – Problem Solving NOV 16 – Acceptance NOV 23 – Family Wellbeing and Self-Care ..read more

EVENTS Families Together: Fall Programming It can be challenging to carve out intentional, quality time with our families and children, to meet new people, and to make new friends. Parenting is no simple task, but it’s made a little easier when you can share the journey with others. Join us for fun, games, crafts, and activities to open up new conversations and engage with your child(ren) about topics that are meaningful to you. Families Together also incorporates a Caregiver Time for you to connect and chat with other adults. WHO: For any family with at least one child between the age of 5 ..read more

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EVENTS Being A Dad Being a Dad is a nine-week program for young dads (30 and under) to talk about four key areas: What it means to be a dad? Where did you learn to be a dad? What kind of dad do you want to be? What is male nurturance? Join us on July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th, and a graduation class on September 6th at Calgary West Family Resource Network 101- 7930 Bowness Road N.W. from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. every week. These sessions will include the following topics: Child development Attachment Baby cues Baby proofing Ages and Stages of ..read more

EVENTS Dad’s Play Nights Dad’s Play Night is an opportunity for dads under 30 years old to spend 1:1 time with their children to further enhance their bonds and attachment. Through various activities that are age and developmentally appropriate, Dad’s will learn new skills to use when they are engaging with their children. By using art, reading and play, children’s skills will be developed in a fun and nurturing way. Join us on July 4th, July 18th, August 1st and August 15th at Calgary West Family Resource Network 101- 7930 Bowness Road N.W. from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. These sessions will include ..read more

Dad’s Play Night is an opportunity for dads under 30 years old to spend 1:1 time with their children to further enhance their bonds and attachment. Through various activities that are age and developmentally appropriate, Dad’s will learn new skills to use when they are engaging with their children. By using art, reading and play, children’s skills will be developed in a fun and nurturing way. Nov. 15 – Commons Church 2404 Kensington Road N.W. Dec. 20 – TELUS Spark Science Centre 220 Saint George’s Drive N.E. RSVP by December 14 for the Science Centre event. The post Summer Connection Program ..read more

There are experiences in your life that help shape who you want to be and how you want to help, and for Sarah Bennett, a practicum helped forge the path for both. Sarah, a budding social worker, began her journey as a practicum student at Kindred Connections Society (Kindred) as part of the Never Too Late program. Throughout her time at the organization, she felt a strong sense of connection that led her to want to volunteer after completing her practicum. “I already knew that I loved the agency, believed in what they stood for and saw the difference they were making in the community,” say ..read more

For the Fairfield family, making a difference is what they do, and that remains especially true for Deanne. Deanne has been involved with Kindred Connections Society as both a volunteer and donor for many years. “I decided to volunteer my time and resources with [Kindred] because I love the programs available,” said Fairfield. Since 2018, she has helped facilitate backpack and school donations from Fairfield Watson for the Never Too Late program bringing the total to 11 cohorts throughout her tenure.  The Never Too Late (NTL) program provides no-cost academic, social and emotional ..read more

Families Together couldn’t summarize the volunteer experience more for sisters Flora and Vanessa who started volunteering together with the program in 2022.  Flora and Vanessa joined and their warm, welcoming presence was felt immediately, helping navigate the first ever in-person version of the program. “When I joined the Families Together program, my goal was to improve my communication and people skills,” said Vanessa. “The program sets up a relaxing atmosphere, so I became comfortable conversing with the kids and their parents almost instantly.”  Families Together aims to ..read more