For a family to have a positive start in life, they have to be prepared for their future and the best way to accomplish this is with a solid foundation of support and access to needed resources.
The Family Resource Centre, located at 241 2nd Street in the Crowstand Centre in Kamsack, is based on providing a comprehensive range of programs aimed at enhancing child and family well-being and supporting healthy child development.
The Kamsack Family Resource Centre opened its doors on October 1, 2015 and has had a positive impact on the community ever since. A multitude of programs and services are offered as a way in which to support families and children in the Kamsack area.
“The Family Resource Centre is so much more than just a place to visit,” Early Years Program Facilitator Andrea Verigin said. “We work hard to provide a non-judgmental, unbiased atmosphere for anyone that enters our doors. It is a safe place to take part in a number of planned activities or simply stop by to talk and get information that they might not otherwise have access to. We look to fill the gaps helping them to be stronger as young, growing families.”
Sunrise Health Region operates the Resource Centre in partnership with the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN), as well as the KidsFirst Program and the Town of Kamsack. Many community-based organizations also work with the Centre to provide needed resources. The Centre allows families expecting a child or with children ages 0-5 years to participate in a variety of programs, free of charge. The Resource Centre is focused on providing a central location where families can access a variety of educational supports and connection with other families.
“The Kamsack Family Resource Centre offers a warm environment where families are welcome,” said Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health Greg Ottenbreit. “The Centre provides parents with useful skills and information to get their children off to a healthy start. Congratulations to all the project partners for helping give our youngest residents better beginnings and better futures.”
“Everyone deserves the best chance at a healthy start in life,” Sunrise Health Region President and CEO Suann Laurent states. “Collaboration with many partners ensures a safe, welcoming place like this can be a reality. We are working to invest in area families for future success in a proactive manner by providing a nurturing, caring atmosphere where all families feel supported. The changes we can be a part of today have a direct reflection on the health of our families and communities in the years to come.”
