Mental Health Matters… for Dads Too!
Carya and Families Matter have joined forces to provide fathers who are learning new parenting skills with an opportunity to receive evidence-based, father-friendly counselling and addiction help. Supporting fathers to be great dads’ benefits children, mothers, and families, now and in the next generation. Research shows that fathers have as much influence as mothers… Read more »
August is Family Fun Month!
With summer in full swing and children spending more time at home, families and caregivers actively seek enjoyable ways to bond and create lasting memories. August is recognized as Family Fun Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate the joy of togetherness and emphasize the significance of fostering healthy family dynamics. From the way we… Read more »
Katherine’s Story
carya is there for Calgarians of all ages when and where they need us most. For many in our community, that means accessing affordable, barrier-free mental health support such as counselling services. Last year, carya’s team of clinical therapists provided over 29,000 counselling sessions in the Calgary community. These sessions were provided to seniors in… Read more »
12 Days of carya
12 Days of carya is here; from December 1st through 16th, we will celebrate our supporters who have chosen to invest in carya’s essential services by showcasing their impact on the community. As a social impact agency in Calgary, carya is dedicated to creating strong families and communities for generations. We’re here for Calgarians of… Read more »
6 Tips for Dealing with Back-to-School Worries
Back-to-school is an exciting time, but it can be a difficult one, too. Dealing with new routines, an increase in activities and different social situations can be hard for both kids and parents. These tips can help make back-to-school a joyful time for you and your child. Look After the Basics Nobody copes well… Read more »
Love The Outdoors Challenge
Join carya‘s Bowmont Families Together and Prime Time teams from February 1st to March 1st for a fun, family-friendly outdoor Bingo challenge. Complete outdoor activities in the Bowness and East Village areas throughout the month, and send a picture of your completed card for a chance to win a prize! Print Your Bingo Cards! Bowness… Read more »
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Families4 Tips for Creating Back To School Routines With Your Kids
School is back, and so is the challenge of helping kids get back into their routine. With students heading into their third schoolyear marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, healthy routines are more important than ever. Whether your mornings or bedtimes get a little hectic, most families benefit from a little extra structure in their day. … Read more »
New Groups, Workshops, and Series at carya this Fall
With the Fall season soon upon us, carya is switching back into high gear with a slate of new and returning groups, workshops and series. Keep an eye on this space, and our events calendar, for updates. Registration information is included at each link. for families Time to Grow: Shift Happens! This 7-week free… Read more »
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carya programs / Community / Early Childhood / East Village / Families / general / Older Adults / Teens and Tweens / Village CommonsCaring for Your Aging Parents
As a parent ages, it can be difficult for their adult children to see the changes and acknowledge the growing needs their parent may have. Parents are often the backbone of the family unit and it can be unexpected to find yourself suddenly caring for them. It’s a role reversal many are not prepared for…. Read more »
Adoption: A Lifelong Journey
Adoption is a process of give and take. There is incredible joy in the forming of a new family, where new parents can give a child opportunities they might never have had. But alongside that joy comes sorrow and loss. A mother loses the chance to raise her child. A child loses the chance to… Read more »
An Engaged Father is a Game Changer
This Father’s Day, consider giving the gift that helps build strong families for generations to come. Fathers come in many shapes and sizes. A dad might be a biological or adoptive parent, a stepparent, a father figure or any other male-identified individual in a child’s life that serves a caregiving role. Whoever they are, they… Read more »
Carya Does Stampede in Bowmont
Yahoo! Stampede fever is sweeping Calgary, and we’re excited to get in on the action. While we help individuals and families throughout the city, this year we’ll be getting in to the Stampede spirit in Bowmont, a community we’ve been a part of for many years. We offer a number of programs from our Bowmont… Read more »
Supporting Somali Communities in Calgary
Carya recently launched a new Community Development project with Calgary’s Somali people, a community which came to Canada fleeing civil war in the mid-nineties. Calgary is home to more than 4,500 Somalis, many of whom reside in the communities of Radisson, Killarney, Beltline and Forest Lawn. 39% of Somalis living in Calgary are under the… Read more »
Leap Ahead! 10 ways to make the most of an extra day
Today is Leap Day, a day that comes just once every four years, during Leap Year. Leap Year is a result of the time it takes the Earth to orbit around the sun, which is 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds.There’s a bit of slip time that happens (where we lose time), so scientists figured… Read more »
Their Crisis; Our Concern
Stories of the Syrian refugee crisis reach us via television, radio, newspaper and social media every day. But it’s important to remember that they’re more than just stories; these are real lives and real families who need real help. Carya’s Urgent Family Care team has been providing crisis support to Calgary’s most vulnerable families for… Read more »
Ready 4 Learning
Parents are the first – and most important – teachers in their child’s life. That’s why carya is committed to helping parents give their children the tools to succeed in learning and in life. Ready 4 Learning, formerly known as the Bowness Montgomery Early Literacy Project, is a community-based partnership that provides programs and support… Read more »