FCSS and Prevention

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) programs are on the frontline of community prevention services in Alberta. They help people address challenges early, before they become crises that strain families, communities, and municipal resources. As demand and complexity continue to rise across the province, the role of FCSS has never been more important for Alberta. 

In 2024, ABmunis members passed an advocacy resolution calling on the Government of Alberta to increase annual provincial funding for FCSS to $161.5 million to match the level of population growth and inflation that has occurred since the last major funding increase in 2015.  

FCSS matters because it keeps people connected, housed, and supported, reducing pressures on policing, health care, and emergency response. For municipalities already carrying more than their share of FCSS costs, advocating for proper provincial investment isn’t just important, it’s urgent. 

Together, Alberta’s municipalities can strengthen the case for long-term, sustainable FCSS funding and ensure communities have the preventive supports they need to thrive and succeed. 

To learn more about the importance of FCSS, community prevention and how to advocate for this funding increase, take a look at our FCSS Toolkit!