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Carstairs FCSS & Community Resources


Family and Community Support Services Office

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Unit 6 201 - 9 Ave S, Box 370 Carstairs, AB 
Phone: 403.940.3327 Email: fcss@carstairs.ca


Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a unique 80/20 funding partnership between the province and the municipalities. The program is committed to designing and delivering social programs that are preventive in nature to promote well-being among individuals, families, and communities. Carstairs FCSS funds and partners with local organizations to provide programs and services that are flexible and responsive to emerging family and community needs.

FCSS External Grant Program

The Town of Carstairs accesses FCSS provincial funds to support eligible local agencies and contributes additional County funds to these organizations. We also administer the FCSS program directly, funding programs like Seniors Support Services, Information and Referral Services to provide year-round community support. 

The provincial FCSS Program Handbook and Family and Community Support Services Act (PDF) are available on the Alberta Human Services website.

2026 FCSS FUNDING - Now Accepting External Grant Applications 

Healthy and resilient families and communities are the building blocks of a strong Alberta. The Government of Alberta and local FCSS programs partner together to address key social issues that affect Albertans. This is done by tackling the root causes of social issues through preventive work to reduce risk factors and build resilience. Some examples of root causes are poverty, lack of education or employment, adverse childhood experiences, social isolation, and mental health challenges.

In 2022, the Province of Alberta introduced the FCSS Accountability Framework which provided a definition of prevention and outlined 5 Provincial Prevention Priorities. This helps FCSS programs to be focused and strategic in combatting issues in their communities. 

The definition describes prevention as, “A proactive process that strengthens the protective factors of individuals, families, and communities to promote well-being, reduce vulnerabilities, enhance quality of life, and empowers them to meet the challenges of life.”

The 5 Provincial Prevention Priorities: 

  • Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Employment
  • Family and Sexual Violence
  • Aging Well in Community

*Please note each Municipality may vary in their focus, design and delivery of these priorities which may effect funding outcomes.*

2026 FCSS External Grant Application

2026 FCSS Grant Application Guidelines

Questions or Inquires?
For more information contact by phone Lori King, Carstairs FCSS at 403.940.3327 or email lorik@carstairs.ca.

*All FCSS applications received in the region are vetted by County of Mountain View.*

Programs funded in 2025:

FCSS Community Resources

Click to find a listing of local organizations that are able to help provide solutions for finding food sources.

Volunteer Tax Preparation

The Volunteer Income Tax Program is offered through the Town of Carstairs FCSS and the Canada Revenue Agency. This program provides free tax preparation for low-income people with simple returns. Eligibility is based on income (those who are self employed do not qualify). From the beginning of March to mid-April, tax forms may be dropped off during town administration office hours.


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