Kindred Connections Society

10/23/2026

A love of books, a familiar face, and a generous gift 💝

Former Kindred team member and author Katherine Matiko recently donated books and funds totalling $1,000 to Louise Dean Centre.

During her visit, she reconnected with former colleagues and toured the facility, where Kindred works alongside the Calgary Board of Education and Alberta Health Services to help pregnant and parenting students finish school while supporting their children.

Thank you, Katherine, for turning your passion for writing into support for children and families in our community!

10/22/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning with your little ones? 💛

Family Fun Saturdays at Kindred offers free, drop-in activities for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers to play, learn, and connect with other families.

☕ Breakfast provided, along with gift cards for participating families!
📅 Saturdays | 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Kindred: #10, 2175 29th Street NE

Each week brings a new theme and opportunities to make memories together. No registration is required, and all activities are completely free. For more information, visit here: https://www.kindred.ca/need-help/featured-programs/

Kindred offers affordable and accessible counseling and community programming across Alberta

10/19/2026

Build your savings while learning skills to make your money go further.

Kindred’s free Youth Fair Gains program helps you learn about budgeting, banking, credit and smart spending.

✔️ Save up to $50 each month and receive up to $150 in matching funds.
✔️ Earn up to $1,200 toward education, work or school tools, starting a business, your child’s education, and more.
✔️ Free childcare and snacks during each session, plus attendance bonuses.

Sessions take place on select Fridays from 2:15-4:30 p.m. at Louise Dean Centre. To learn more about the program, visit here: https://search.caredove.com/org/service/34823

10/15/2026

Thank you for highlighting the impact of our Prenatal Outreach Support Team (POST)!

We’re proud to partner with CUPS Calgary and the Calgary Police Service to deliver support to pregnant individuals and new parents, helping build safer, healthier futures for children and families in Calgary.

If you or someone you know could use support, learn more about POST and Kindred’s other programs here: https://www.kindred.ca/need-help/parenting-supports/post/

Every child deserves a safe start. 💙

This Child Abuse Prevention Month, we're highlighting the Prenatal Outreach Support Team (POST), a partnership between Kindred Connections Society, CUPS Calgary & the Calgary Police Service. POST provides support to vulnerable pregnant individuals & new parents.

There have been over 100 referrals to POST so far in 2026.

One woman came to POST while experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, & domestic abuse, all while preparing to welcome her third child. Through consistent support including weekly check-ins, connections to housing, healthcare & community resources, she began taking meaningful steps toward stability.

Despite facing significant barriers, she remained committed to creating a better future for her children. Today, she is safely caring for her children, has strong supports in place, and is thriving as a parent.

Her story is a powerful reminder that small steps can lead to life-changing outcomes. By supporting parents, POST helps create safer, healthier futures for children.­­

10/14/2026

Preparing for a new baby includes making space for your own care, too.

In partnership with the Women's Centre of Calgary, our Motherhood Together series offers an opportunity to learn, connect and share with others navigating pregnancy and early parenthood.

Our next session, Preparing for Postpartum, takes place on Wednesday, October 14 from 10–11:30AM at the Women’s Centre of Calgary (39 4 Street NE)

Register here: https://womenscentrecalgary.org/event/motherhood-together-prenatal-postpartum-wellness-series-5/

10/13/2026

Kindred’s new operational hours offer more evening and weekend availability, making it easier to find time for support and connection.

🕘 Monday: 9AM–5PM
🕘 Tuesday–Thursday: 9AM–8PM
🕘 Friday: 9AM–4:30PM
🕘 Saturday: 9AM–1PM

Individual program hours vary. View program schedules and plan your visit here: https://www.kindred.ca/need-help/

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to check in with yourself and the people you care about. That might mean making time for a pause, reaching out to a friend, or giving someone space to share how they’re feeling.

You don’t need to have the perfect words to start a conversation, and you don’t have to navigate difficult moments alone.

Our team is here to listen and support you. Explore our rapid access counselling services here: https://www.kindred.ca/need-help/mental-health-services/rac/

10/06/2026

Find the right support and make connections at Kindred this October 💙

Whether you’re preparing for a baby, navigating early parenthood or looking for opportunities for your little ones to play, our featured programs offer welcoming spaces to learn, ask questions, and connect with other families.

Swipe through to explore this month’s parenting groups, prenatal and infant support, and drop-in play opportunities.

Find details, schedules, and registration here: https://www.kindred.ca/need-help/featured-programs/

09/28/2026

Thank you, Kindred community 🌼

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped us celebrate the opening of our new Program Centre. Families, friends, supporters, and community partners came together for an afternoon of connection, activities, and learning.

After marking this new chapter with an official ribbon-cutting, guests explored the space, met our team, and learned more about the programs and services supporting children, youth, parents, and caregivers across Calgary.

To everyone who spent the afternoon with us, thank you for making our new space already feel like home. We can’t wait to see all the moments of connection, growth, and belonging that unfold here.

09/24/2026

Preparing for Birth and Baby is a virtual prenatal education series for pregnant people, along with their partners or support people. Sessions explore topics including third-trimester wellness, labour and birth, medical and non-medical supports, postpartum preparation, perinatal mental health, lactation, and newborn care.

Attend one session or join us for the full series!

📅 Every other Thursday beginning October 8
🕕 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Virtual

To learn more and register visit here: https://www.caredove.com/service/detail/sid/34673/refr/org