The Board of Directors of Family Service Saskatoon is seeking to fill vacancies so that its members bring a diverse perspective to the needs of the community in Saskatoon. We are currently looking for board members who can share perspectives of Indigenous communities.

Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings from September through to May, participate on one committee and to attend the Annual General Meeting in June. A board member can expect to spend 3-5 hours per month on board or committee activities.

See the attached poster for more information.

If you are interested in serving on the board, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter to Martha Hollinger, Executive Assistant at the address below. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2023.

Nominations Committee, Board of Directors Family Service Saskatoon
102, 506—25th Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 4A7
Phone: (306) 244-0127
Fax: (306) 244-1201
Email: martha.hollinger@familyservice.sk.ca

Forget Covid, returning to school can be stressful any time, for any number of reasons. The Kids Help Phone has collected a wide variety of resources that might help you navigate the upcoming school year.

Check out these resources here.

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The Hearts and Minds Lab research team at the University of Manitoba is looking for parents and caregivers to participate in a study. The study is focusing on how caregivers’ own life experiences, emotions, and parenting styles are associated with their behaviors. Currently the research team is recruiting parents and primary caregivers with a child younger than 48 months (4 years) for a 90-minute Zoom session. The session will involve caregivers filling out surveys, measuring their heart rate using an app, and completing other tasks. Compensation will be provided to eligible participants.

If you are interested in participating, scan the QR code (on the poster below) with your camera phone.

For more information, you can contact them here: research@heartsandmindslab.com

To go directly to the survey, click here, or scan the QR code (on the poster below) with your camera phone.

In cooperation with the University of Calgary, Family Service Saskatoon is pleased to offer the Attach Program. This successful parenting program promotes secure attachment between parents and children, which is important for children’s lifelong healthy development. ATTACH™ helps parents better understand their own and their child’s feelings and behaviour. ATTACH™ also helps parents practice an important life skill called “Reflective Function” that involves reflecting on their parenting.

For all the details, please click on the brochure link below.

This support group provides women who are experiencing or have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) a safe collective strength by giving them an opportunity to share their own feelings, reactions, thoughts, and coping skills with others.

Thursdays 1:30pm – 3:00pm.

Pre-registration is NO LONGER REQUIRED.

Group is in-person.

**CHILDCARE IS NOW AVAILABLE** Call 306-244-0127 for more information.