The Altona and Area Family Resource Centre offers support to all families in Altona and the surrounding areas. Those involved in the most important task of all, raising the next generation, are welcome to participate in our free programs. 

  

Our list of programming includes topics such as literacy, nutrition, parenting, and empowering families.  Free snacks and free crafts are offered at our groups and there is always time to visit with other parents and discuss topics of interest. 

Belief Statement

  

We believe that families are valuable and that the health of families affects the health of the community.  We also believe that the well-being of every family can be enhanced if parents and caregivers are given support, encouragement and education.  For this reason, we are committed to assisting and supporting all families in the area of Rhineland, regardless of structure or financial resources.

Our Mission Statement: 

To support all parents in the Altona area to help their young children thrive and reach their full potential.  We do this through programs that focus on literacy and learning, physical health and positive parenting.

  

The Purpose of Early Years Programming: 

Research into early childhood is clear that the opportunities for establishing a solid foundation for positive outcomes for our children are in the first five years of life.  We want to provide parents with opportunities to learn about how best to support their young children and provide the venues to support these optimum outcomes, particularly, but not exclusively in the first five years of life.
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OF SPECIAL INTEREST

  

Special Events in February

Come celebrate Valentine's Day with us on

Feb. 7 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Feb. 9 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Feb 14 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am

by coming to the centre and participating in a number of crafts that focus on Valentine's Day.  On February 14th we will have a party and decorate heart shaped cookies.  

  

Family Gym Nights- this is a parent/child physical activity program that is offered for children ages 3-5 in the evenings.  This program is offered in these three communities starting in January:

Altona- every Tuesday starting January 10 from 6:30-7:30 at Elmwood School Gym

Gretna-every Wednesday starting January 11 from 6:30-7:30 at Gretna School Gym

Rosenfeld-every Mondya starting January 16 from 3:45-4:45 at Rosenfeld School Gym

  

Mothers and Daughters in Touch- is a program for mothers and daughter (grade 5 and 6) that focuses on providing mothers and daughters with the opportunity to spend time together, learn and have fun.  This 8 week series, about relationship and skill building works towards expanding the mother's capacity as both mentor and resource person for her daughter. .  Mothers and Daughters is about preserving and strengthening the relationship that is already established.  Call 324-2352 to reserve a spot.  Program begins on January 24th, 6:30-8:30.

  

Coffee and Chat and Stay and Play Programs are held in the lower level of the RHA building next to the hospital....the Altona & Area Family Resource Centre office is located in the upper level of the RHA building next to the hospital and holds the following hours:

 

Monday - Friday 9:15am - 1:15pm

  

Toy Lending Library Services are open

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-11:30

or by appointment by calling 324-2352.

IF you are dropping off a toy, please leave it on the lower level off to the side or

bring it to group on Tuesday or Thursday morning.

  

Drop-In Programs

Coffee & Chat - Tuesday 10am - 11:30am

Stay & Play - Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am

A morning of fun and activities for both parents and children. 

Everyone is Welcome!

  

  

***Please note that if Border Land School Division has cancelled school due to the weather, all programs run by the Altona & Area Family Resource Centre will be cancelled that day also.***