Programs and Services

Programs and Services

We provide parents with a wide variety of programs, services, and support.

KARA provides educational programming, groups, and events designed to create positive outcomes for children and their families throughout the Edmonton area.

Due to COVID-19 closures, we will be offering virtual programming online.  Follow us on Facebook for updates and activities to do at home with your child!  Click on the Registered Programs tab or have a look at our calendar below for programs via Zoom sessions.

KARA was awarded the contract to provide Early Childhood Services as a Spoke of the North Central Edmonton FRN (Family Resource Network).  For more information about the FRN, please check out their website here.

Registered Programs

Introduction to Anger

This is an information and education course. It is not intended to take the place of counseling but rather to educate you about what anger is. Knowledge is power! Knowing what your anger triggers are, why you react the way you do, and how to use alternatives will help you to better understand your anger.

Location: via Zoom

Date: Thursdays until Dec. 17, 2020

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679 or email her Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

KARA Coffee

It’s time to take a break and have a moment of self-care!

Join us during one of our KARA Coffee sessions! You’ll enjoy parenting conversations and sharing tips on various parenting topics, all from the comfort of your own coffee table! Our programs are all held on Zoom, so you can come and go as you please. During KARA Coffee, you’ll have the pleasure of hearing from one of our inspiring facilitators, other like-minded parents, and will have the opportunity to share your great insights on positive parenting.

Being with us, even for a short period of time, may just be the emotional wellbeing boost you were looking for. So, steam up a cup of your favourite beverage and indulge yourself!

Location: via Zoom Sessions

Date: Wednesdays until Dec. 16 (except Nov. 11th)

Time: 1 PM to 3 PM

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679 or email her Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

Triple P Group

This group is for parents of children 3 to 12 years, who want to learn more about positive ways to raise children.  Parents learn to encourage positive behaviour and problem solve solutions to deal with children’s misbehaviour.  Participants connect via Zoom as a group for 7 weeks.

Please note: Participants are expected to complete “homework” tasks that give them a chance to practice what they are learning.

Location: via Zoom Sessions

Date: Mondays until Nov. 30, 2020

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679 or email her Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

A Guide to Accessing Resources

Don’t know where to turn?  Getting frustrated looking for something you need?

Join KARA for a 2-hour information session on Zoom!

Connect with KARA’s Intake Worker and Community Outreach Worker for this power point presentation on how to access resources within our community.

This presentation is for all parents and caregivers.

Location: via Zoom

Date: Monday Dec. 7, 2020

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679 or email her Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

Hassle-Free Shopping with Children

This (Triple P) Positive Parenting Program workshop uses shopping trips as an example of one of the most common times parents have to deal with difficult behavior in public.

Positive parenting strategies are discussed as step-by-step suggestions for preventing problems and teaching children how to behave on shopping trips.

Parents will develop individualized plans to manage problem behavior during their own shopping trips and are encouraged to transfer new parenting strategies to other potentially difficult community situations.

This program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years.

Location: via Zoom

Date: Monday Dec. 14, 2020

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679 or email her Winifred@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

Bringing up Baby

Want to share with others in learning how to make babies’ worlds exciting places to discover?

Get your very own kit for creating some special you and baby moments!  Each week we will use different things in the kit to do some activities together. Get tips on how to pick the perfect books to share, learn some fun games to play, and so much more. Come and explore the world through your baby’s eyes in this program! For babies up to 12 months and their parent/caregiver-via Zoom

Location: via Zoom

Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 20 to Feb. 24, 2021

Time: 10 to 10:45 AM

Call Janice at 587-525-7279 or email her Janice@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

One on One

Call Winifred at 587-525-6679/ Winifred@kara-frc.ca  to schedule your One on One via phone. A Family Resource Worker will be happy to discuss everyday parenting matters!

Drop In Programs

Playtime Drop-In

Login via Zoom every Tuesday, starting at 10 AM, for some Drop In Fun.

Contact Janice at 587-525-7279 or email Janice@kara-frc.ca to register and to get your Zoom ID and password.

Kids Night Out

Every Wednesday by 5 PM, KARA will post a video on our Facebook page. Tune in for games, activities and crafts using things from around the house. Watch at your own convenience.

COW Corner

Partnering with the Centre for Family Literacy we are offering: COW Corner

Parents and children will explore early literacy through songs, activities and interactive story sharing.
Each week has a different theme, come and discover which is your favourite! For Families with children ages 0 – 6

Wednesdays @ 10:30am until December 16 via Zoom

Call Janice at 780.478.5396 or email her at janice@kara-frc.ca to register and to get Zoom ID and Password.

Creative Play & More

Login via Zoom every Thursday starting at 10 AM for Creative Play & More.

Contact Janice at 587-525-7279 or email Janice@kara-frc.ca to register and to get your Zoom ID and password.

Family Support Services

Health For Two

Description: This program for expectant mothers offers prenatal information, nutritional supplements (such as milk coupons and prenatal vitamins), and support during your pregnancy plus two months following the birth of your baby.

Call 780-478-5396 for more info or to make an appointment.

Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)

Developmental Questionnaire:

Description: An ASQ is a parent completed questionnaire that screens 5 key categories – communication, problem solving, fine motor, gross motor, and social. As follow up, staff provide tips and activities to try at home or refer participants to services and programs that will be helpful.

For More Info: Call 780-478-5396 for more info or to make an appointment.

Social Emotional Questionnaire:

Description: The Social Emotional ASQ is a parent completed questionnaire that asks simple questions about a child’s behaviour and social interactions. It is another tool to help parents better understand their child.

For More Info: Call 780-478-5396 for more info or to make an appointment.

Please Note: ASQs are designed to screen children 2 months to 5 years.

Resources & Links

Need Help This Christmas?

Visit the Christmas Bureau website to apply: www.christmasbureau.ca/needhelp/  Applications are available online until Dec. 4, 2020.  No Walk Ins for the 2020 Campaign due to COVID-19 Protocol.

Please call the Edmonton Food Bank at 780.425.4190.  Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm.  They will set you up to access a food hamper and try their best to help you connect with other relevant services.

For a list of Free Community Meals click here.

211 Alberta is a free, confidential service that provides information and referral to a wide range of community, social, health and government services.  Dial 211* for telephone service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 170 languages.  Certified community resource specialists are trained to help you navigate the complex network of social services.

Need a coat? Dial 211*

*If you live outside of Edmonton, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County, call 780-482-4636 to reach 211.

Call the 24-Hour Distress Line at 780-482-4357 if you or someone you know is in crisis: contemplating suicide, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing abuse.  When in crisis, sometimes it’s easier to chat.  This is a safe, 100% confidential, one-on-one conversation with a Support Team member.

COVID-19 info for Albertans click here.

Special Events

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