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.
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OF SPECIAL INTEREST

 

Special Events in May

Altona Preschool Learning Fair

This event is for parents and children born in 2006, 2007 & 2008.  Families will participate in a variety of fun-filled activities that promote literacy and numeracy.   There will also be a variety of crafts that your child can do and each child receives a free gift.  

  

The event takes place at Elmwood School from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm.  Doors are locked at 6:30 pm but those still left doing the activities will have until 7:00 to finish the activities. 

  

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! 

Coffee and Chat and Stay and Play Programs are held in the lower level of the RHA building next to the hospital.

  

Office Hours  

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:

 Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:30

Wednesdays,  9:00 - 3:30

Thursday, 1:00 -3:30

  

Toy Lending Library Services are open

We have a catolgue filled with toys that we borrow out to families.  Hours for this service are:

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.

  

  

  

***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.***

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.