Families and Schools Together Canada (F&ST Canada), a Family Service Canada national partnership initiative, in collaboration with the FAST National Training and Evaluation Center, is an innovative two-year prevention and parent involvement model that helps children between birth and twelve years old to improve health, social and academic outcomes. The model offers families support to help their children to do well at school, at home and in the community.
F&ST Canada builds family unity, strengthens family relationships and empowers all members of the family, parents and children alike, to achieve their individual potential. It also provides an opportunity for parents to become more involved in their child’s school.
See the sections below for more information on F&ST Canada and specific adaptations, or check out the online F&ST resources.
- Getting to Know F&ST Canada
- Baby F&ST
A three-generation adaptation of the original F&ST Canada approach for infants 0-3 years old and their teenaged parent(s). - Early Childhood F&ST
An adaptation of the original F&ST Canada approach for children 3-5 years old and their families. It is especially designed to facilitate the transition from pre-school to formal schooling. - Elementary F&ST
The original F&ST Canada approach for school aged children 4-8 years old and their families. - Middle Years F&ST
An innovative adaptation of the original F&ST Canada approach for pre-teens aged 9-12 years old and their families. It is especially designed to help facilitate the transition from elementary school to junior high school. - F&STWORKS
A two-year series of monthly multi-family support meetings for graduate families from all F&ST Canada adaptations led by the parents themselves. - Aboriginal F&ST
An adaptation of the original F&ST Canada approach designed to meet the needs of rural and urban Aboriginal populations. - What People Are Saying About F&ST Canada
- F&ST Canada Communities
- Online F&ST Resources
