The Yorkton Family Resource Centre officially opened, appropriately, on Family Day, February 17, 2014. The centre is intended to promote “healthy families rooted in strong community support and collaboration.” The provincially-funded pilot project brings together numerous organizations to help families find the support services they need under one roof in a welcoming environment. Open to all families, recognizing that all families deserve support. There guiding principles include: Work in partnership with families and the community to meet their expressed needs. Work to increase opportunities and strengthen individuals, families, and the community. Promote relationships based on equality and respect for diversity. Affirm parenting to be a life-long learning process. Compliment existing services and build networks and linkages, and advocate for policies, services and systems that support families abilities to raise healthy children. It is located in the SIGN building at 345 Broadway Street West.
