Make a difference this holiday season for a family in need Adopt-a-Family 2011 Last year, Closer to Home, in partnership with various organizations and community members, provided over 200 children and more than 100 families with gifts and food during the Holiday Season. Adopting a family can be through a donation of gifts from their… [Continue Reading]
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Closer to Home Hosts Annual TFA Conference
The 34th Annual Teaching-Family Association Conference in Banff provided opportunities to learn, share, network, and celebrate success. Three days of workshops provided attendees with new knowledge, resources and ideas, while individuals from across North America connected with each other to share insights and different ways of thinking. Closer to Home Community Services staff were especially… [Continue Reading]
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Brandy Bursey and Scott Coulthard Receive TFA Award
Lonnie and Elaine Phillips Award Brandy Bursey and Scott Coulthard (Closer to Home Teaching Parents) received the Lonnie and Elaine Phillips Award that recognizes a certified practitioner couple or individual for their outstanding contribution to the Teaching-Family Association as implementers of the Teaching-Family Model. Brandy and Scott have been Teaching Parents at Closer to Home… [Continue Reading]
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Bonnie Johnston Receives TFA Award
Teaching-Family Association Award for Outstanding Contribution & Achievement in Human Services Bonnie Johnston (CEO, Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority) received the Teaching-Family Association Award for Outstanding Contribution & Achievement in Human Services. This award recognizes an individual or organization for exceptional national or international advocacy and support of children and families. Bonnie… [Continue Reading]
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Find Great Volunteer Opportunities With Closer To Home
Closer To Home is a dynamic, innovative agency that is always looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to add to our team. Please check the Volunteer Opportunities Page frequently for new and exciting opportunities with Closer To Home. Vision Statement Focusing on excellence, the Volunteer Program will, through strategic alliances, mobilize the appropriate volunteer and community… [Continue Reading]
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Foster Parents Make a Difference Every Day
Foster families work collaboratively with biological and adoptive families to ensure children’s needs are met, model positive parenting strategies and facilitate transitions that are minimally disruptive for children and their families. The following story is a beautiful example of this practice. Rufina and Ian Sleight have been fostering for less than two years, and have… [Continue Reading]
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