Pregnancy Support

Birthright International http://www.birthright.org #180 – 11520 100th Ave. NW Edm, AB   T5K0J7 Phone: 780.488.0681 Hotline: 1-800-550-4900 Edmonton Pregnancy Care Centre http://www.pregnancycarecentre.ca 11223 – 100th Ave.Edm, AB   T5K0J1 Phone: 780.424.2624 Hotline: 1-877.424.2685 [Toll free] Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre http://www.edpregnancy.org #202- 12212 Jasper Avenue Edm, AB   T5K3K3 Phone: 780.482.5111 THE BACK PORCH [For those considering Abortion] Corner … Continue reading

Bissel – Child and Family Resources

The Bissel Centre offers Child and Family Resources, including: Free temporary childcare for newborns to children five years of age; Family Support workers; Parenting classes; Health for Two (pre-natal program for pregnant women); Women’s lunch program; Diapers, formula, and baby layettes for families in need. Click HERE for more information.

Affordable Sport for Children and Youth

The Edmonton Sport Council lists organizations and options to help children and youth access affordable sport and fitness opportunities. Click HERE for more information. They also provide information on Childcare and the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit for youth under age 16 HERE.

Family Law

Information on the Family Law Act can be found at the below links: Family Law Information Centre http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/familylaw/ Alberta Justice Family Law [there is a good ‘common questions’ section)http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_services/families/Pages/family_law_legislation.aspx Legal Aid Alberta http://www.legalaid.ab.ca/help/FAQs/Pages/familylaw.aspx Student Legal Services http://www.slsedmonton.com/family/ An overview of the Family Law Act http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/cs/familyjustice/FLAOverview.pdf Queen’s printer – the Family Law Act in PDF: http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?page=F04P5.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779756186 … Continue reading

The Back Porch

The Back Porch 10958 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta (On the corner of 109 A Ave. & 124th St.) Website: http://www.thebackporch.info Email: amanda@thebackporch.info Phone: Amanda at (780) 421-9941 or if you need to speak to someone 1-877-424-2685 Please feel free to drop by Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Coping with an unplanned … Continue reading

Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre

Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre #202- 12212 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB   T5K3K3 http://www.edpregnancy.org Visit Us on Facebook Email: epcc@telus.net Phone: 780-482-5111 Fax: 780-484-7143    Free pregnancy tests, confidential information, help and guidance. Services are available to all people, regardless of age, marital status, race, religion, legal residence, or economic status and include service referrals to help you … Continue reading

Terra Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

Terra – Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Teens 9930-106 Street Edmonton AB T5K 1C7 http://www.terraassociation.com Visit us on Facebook Email form available on Terra Centre website. Phone: 780.428.3772 Fax: 780.425.5160 If you are pregnant or a first time teen parent [male or female] and are looking for support, contact the friendly staff at Terra. 12 … Continue reading