About Us
Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to the strengthening and enhancing of family and community life by offering locally based preventative and supportive services, promoting volunteerism and coordinating partnerships within the community.
It is a provincial program that is unique across Canada. It is a 80/20 funding partnership between the Province of Alberta and local municipalities or metis settlements. Across the province Family and Community Support Services reaches 319 municipalities and Metis settlements.
For over 50 years, Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has supported individuals and families in the Lacombe area through a broad range of education and family support programs across the lifespan.
Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services was incorporated as a not-for-profit society on March 9, 1983. We provide many services and programs to assist Seniors, Families, Children and Youth, and the Community of Lacombe and District.
OUR VISION
Lacombe & District FCSS stands as an engaged, inclusive, and unwaveringly supportive community, united in strength and purpose.
OUR MISSION
Lacombe & District FCSS passionately champions the implementation of locally inspired, proactive social initiatives and transformative programs that elevate the holistic well-being of individuals, families, and the community.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES - BELIEFS:
Lacombe's most valuable resource is its people
Volunteerism is inherently valuable
Partnerships are fundamental to community building
Lacombe FCSS can support individuals, families, and community by providing well designed preventative social programs
Lacombe has unique programming needs and we will strive to able to satisfy those needs
CORE VALUES - WE ENDEAVOR TO:
Respect community wisdom
Encourage citizen involvement
Promote volunteerism
Endorse partnerships and collective action
Demonstrate transparency, inclusivity and integrity
Provide accessible effective programs and services
Respond to the ever-changing community needs