Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between local municipal governments and the provincial Human Services Ministry. The partnership provides provincial funding that is matched with local tax dollars on an 80/20 share basis. The funding is then used to support and develop locally driven preventative social service initiatives. If you are interested in applying for a volunteer position on the board, please contact Suzan Nagel at 403-933-4348.

Support Available Through Black Diamond FCSS 

The Town of Black Diamond Family and Community Support Services strives to build a strong and resilient community by providing supports that strengthen, enrich, and enhance the quality of life of its citizens. It does this through working in partnership with community and government agencies and supporting local programs. One of the more direct services provided to residents is information and referral. The FCSS coordinator is available by phone, email or appointment to connect residents to available resources that can be of help for a wide variety of needs. 

Partners & Supporters

The following is a list of community partners, programs, and organizational supports with which FCSS is closely aligned:
  

• Babysitter Training and Stay Safe Courses
• BGC Foothills (formerly known as Boys & Girls Club)
• Greater Foothills Family Resource Centre
• FFAS (Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society)
• Foothills Country Hospice Society
• Foothills Regional Victim Services
• Literacy for Life Foundation
• Okotoks Family Resource Centre
• Rowan House Emergency Women's Shelter
• Inclusion Foothills (formerly Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings))
• Wild Rose Community Connections