History

2003

• The first Parenting Place (later to become known as Family Place) opens in Fall 2003 at Keeler School

2004

• A committee of service providers is developed to coordinate a schedule of programs and deliver free or low-cost services in Parenting Place
• The First Energy Active Living Research Project commences in the Fall

2005

• United Way gratefully accept a gift of $4.5 million from Clay and Vi Riddell to enhance and build upon the work of the CLVC
• A second Parenting Place is opened at Cappy Smart School
• Community Adventures after-school program, a partnership between three Partner organizations, is developed and implemented in 16 schools through 2005 and 2006
• Roots of Empathy, a national program dedicated to building caring and peaceful societies through the development of empathy in school-aged children, commences in Calgary Board of Education schools within the CLVC

2006

• Parenting Place is renamed “Learning Village Family Place” in response to feedback from parents and schools; a third Family Place is opened at Valley View school
• Telus World of Science pilots an after-school program: Science Adventure Club
• EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts pilots Story Tree after-school program
• Professional development opportunities are offered for staff of CLVC partners and service providers, as well as other community organizations
• 20 service providers used Family Place to deliver their service or program

2007

• The Alberta Health Services (formerly  Calgary Health Region (CHR)) provides funding for eleven full-time staff to support schools and residents to access services and recreational opportunities to improve health outcomes
• Calgary Catholic School District indicates interest in joining the collaborative partnership
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, funded by the CHR, hires three Recreation Connectors to work within the CLVC
• The Greater Forest Lawn Carsharing Initiative pilot commences

2008

• A Director is hired to move forward the collaborative and operational work of the CLVC
• The Recreation Connectors start offering their service to schools and residents
• The new Governance structure of the CLVC is established
• Calgary Catholic School Board formally joins CLVC partnership with the opening of two Family Place locations in St. Mark School and Holy Redeemer School
• Hope Art Program is piloted in the four new Family Place schools
• Fall 2008 – the first Family Fun Fair is piloted
• The first Meet and Greet networking opportunity for CLVC partner staff is piloted
• First Admail campaign piloted to send Family Place Program Guide to all GFL residents

2009

• Partners commence development of a new strategic direction
• Hope Art Program is expanded to 16 CLVC schools
• Meet and Greet networking sessions occur three times a year
• 35 service providers use Family Place to offer their program or service
• Spring and Fall Family Fun Fairs become integral events in CLVC calendar
• Admail campaign now established and occurring three times a year

2010

• Launch of the 2010 – 2012 Strategic and Implementation Plans
• Fourth Family Fun Fair held for GFL residents
• A third Calgary Catholic School District Family Place is opened January 2010 in Holy Cross School
• Completion of the initial three-year Recreation Connector Initiative; funding continues in response to initiative’s success
• Greater Forest Lawn Carsharing Initiative ends
• Aspen Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP) is launched
• Family Place operations strengthened including new system of access and evaluation
• First Report to the Community released