Services

Family Support

IslamicFamily supports families facing challenges. We provide essential supplies and connections to help families thrive.

How we can help

Supporting families

We offer support to families in need, including practical resources and knowledgeable advocates.
Family advocacy & resources

We connect families to critical services, including living supplies, legal aid clinics, and affordable housing solutions. We provide tailored guidance to help families navigate complex systems efficiently.

Eligibility

Available to families facing systemic barriers or experiencing financial hardship in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Referral Process

Services can be accessed through direct contact with our outreach workers or referral by partner agencies.

Foundations program

The Foundations Program offers comprehensive support to individuals facing challenging life situations, particularly those affected by family violence or other forms of abuse. It provides advocacy, practical problem-solving, and community connection to help families thrive.

Eligibility

Open to parents and caregivers residing in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Access

Workshops can be accessed by contacting our outreach workers. No prerequisites are required.

Basically Babies program

We provide expecting mothers with essential baby items for the first year, including clothes, toys, and more—helping save approximately $200 in expenses.

Eligibility

Newcomer moms or moms facing financial hardship.

Restrictions

Each family can request one basket per newborn, within the first five months of the baby's life.

Financial empowerment & tax clinic

We teach newcomers how to manage finances, build credit, and avoid fraud, offering one-on-one coaching and delivered in Arabic and Somali. This program is offered in partnership with Empower U.

Eligibility

Primarily newcomers who have been in the country for less than four years. Also open to elderly individuals and housewives needing financial literacy skills.

Registration

To request access, please contact our outreach workers.

Who we help

Support for families when they need it most

We assist families of all backgrounds with compassion, ensuring they have access to essential resources and support, especially during challenging times.
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Resources

Additional resources & partner organizations

We collaborate with several community organizations to provide comprehensive support for families in need.

Multicultural Health Brokers

Offering culturally sensitive health support tailored for diverse communities.
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Family Centre Edmonton

Providing parenting classes, wellness programs, and resources to help families grow.
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Edmonton Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Health-related support for diverse communities.
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211 Alberta

A directory to connect families with various emergency services, including shelters, counseling, and financial aid.
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