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Family-to-Family Ties

The Family-to-Family Ties program came into being because many families are motivated to become more self-reliant, yet lack the resources or support to move forward.

The Family-to-Family Ties program responds to participant families by linking them with caring, well-trained volunteers and dedicated staff who are there to encourage, support and listen.

Matching participant families with volunteer mentor individuals or families is done with careful screening and sensitivity to both participant and volunteer expectations. Once the match is made, ongoing professional support to both participants and volunteers is provided through educational and social events. The Family-to-Family Ties professional staff are available to support the relationship and assist in its development.

Teen Parent Program
Are you a teen or young parent? Have you ever questioned your ability to raise a child? Do you have questions or concerns about having a healthy parent/child relationship? Are you looking for support for yourself and your family? Would you like help in learning to manage day to day tasks and responsibilities?

Teen and young parents are matched with volunteer families/individuals in a mentor relationship. Parents have the opportunity for personal connections to the Family-to-Family Ties staff, educational opportunities, parenting groups, and referrals to community resources. Families grow and develop, becoming more self-sufficient and ultimately more engaged with the community in which they live.

Fee: No fee for this service.

Volunteer - What difference can it make?
Your friendship and concern will give a sense of belonging and value to an isolated family. The time spent together is for listening, accepting, connecting and sharing. It fosters hope, understanding and enhances growth. Both family's grow through giving and sharing.

How do I become a volunteer?

Call 306-244-7773 to contact the program coordinator.
Complete an application and interview.
Participate in the volunteer orientation.
Make a once-a-month commitment for one year. It's easy!

Reaching Out...Connecting With Your Children

Reaching Out is a ten-week program which includes twenty hours of interactive education and discussion for parents. There will be a lunch to follow (provided) where children are invited to join their parents.

Fee: No fee for this group.

No Fee Counselling

This program is offered by CFS in partnership with the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. Have a problem you need to work through? Don't know where to turn? Need someone to talk to? Come in and talk to a counsellor at the Food Bank Mondays & Thursdays 202 Avenue C North. Please drop in or call 664-6565 to set up a time that works for you.