Robin Hood's Children's Services provide assistance to families and children from birth to 18 years of age. Programs and services are family-centered and tailored to meet the individual needs of each family and child. Some examples of Robin Hood's Children's Services include home visits, developmental screening, developmental consultations, community information liaisons, a resource lending library, child playgroups, family support groups, respite and after-school care.
Robin Hood maintains a waiting list of individuals and families searching for support, many of whom are at risk or facing crisis if services are not available.
In July 2008, Robin Hood resumed occupancy of its first building development, the Robin Hood School, located at 3 Spruce Avenue in Sherwood Park. Renovations are underway to create a centre specially designed to meet the increasing needs of the children and youth of our community.
Additionally, the Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County and the Strathcona Family and Community Services Parent Link program currently limit services because of space restrictions. The Children and Youth Community Centre will become the new home of both organizations in January 2009. This partnership will form an innovative and collaborative approach to delivering services and support to the community's children and youth. The idea is to coordinate a "one stop shop" allowing clients to obtain enhanced support and service in one location.
For more information or to provide feedback on the Children and Youth Community Centre, contact Laurie Massie, Director of Children's Services at (780) 467-7140 Ext. 253 or email massie@robinhoodassoc.com
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