Bentley Community Service Office

The Community Services Office operates as a department of the Town of Bentley, and is 80% funded through the Provincial Family & Community Support Services program.

The office must operate first and foremost within the mandate of this funding partner. Further information on the Family & Community Support Services mandate and guidelines can be found on the Associations web site www.fcssaa.ab.ca

An additional contract is held with Region 4 Child and Family Services Authority, negotiated yearly. This contract has specific areas of focus; family violence/bullying, early learning/childcare, and foster care awareness.

Funding partners for special projects/services include Lacombe County, Parent Link and the Summer Village of Gull Lake.

The Community Services Office is guided by an Advisory Committee, made up of citizens and community partners and is accountable to the Town, Provincial Government, Childrens' Authority and and funding partners.


Lifeskills/Youth	Working in partnership with the Bentley School, Community Services researches and coordinates programs which may brought to the school to enhance the lifeskills of our youth and/or educational speakers for the staff.
Seniors Outreach	-assistance with government forms -information and referrals -housekeeping assistance -Meals on Wheels (program not accepting new applicants)
Play Groups more info link	-9:30 to 11 Wed @ Gull Lake Hall Sept-May -9:30 to 11 Fri @ Basement of Municipal Office, entrance next to the Fire Hall Sept-May
Volunteer Services	Referrals to organizations Coordination of volunteer opportunities within our program structure Volunteer organization support - grants, use of office equipment Board Development Assistance Dissemination of information to organizations - grant info, learning opportunities
Contracted and or funded Services	Working with the school and community, Community Services endeavors to support and/or fund initiatives and programs that focus on early intervention/ prevention, family violence and bullying.
Bentley Boutique	Clothing recycling project. Clothes are accepted in "gently used" condition. The Boutique is managed by volunteers. No charge, however donations are gratefully accepted.
Neighborhood Notes	Monthly community newsletter financially supported by citizens, organizations and business. 1000 copies mailed monthly to all PO Boxes, RR1 and permanent residents of the Summer Village of Gull Lake.
Committee Work	County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Association Community Solutions to Family Violence and Bully Lacombe & District
Santa's Celebration	Coordination of annual gathering of citizens and organizations to kick off the holiday season. Volunteers are the pillars of this event!

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