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1. How and where do I get a food hamper?

You can contact our office at 403-851-2250 to speak with a Community Resource Worker to arrange for a food hamper and a pick up time.

Food Hampers for the current week must be requested by 4:30pm on Tuesdays. The food hamper can then be picked up at the prearranged time at the Cochrane Activettes Food Bank at 30 Griffin Industrial Point, Bay 4, 403-932-9290.

2. How much does a Criminal Record Check cost?

There are two fees for criminal record checks:
• Volunteers: If you are in a volunteer position: $10 per check
• Paid positions/record suspensions: If you are in a paid position or are requesting a record suspension: $35 per check.

PLEASE NOTE: Starting March 15, 2017, payment and requests are both processed at the RCMP detachment.

3. How can I get a backpack for my child if I can't afford to buy one?

You can contact our office at 403-851-2250 to arrange for a free backpack from our Backpack Program. We will ask for the parent's contact information, age of the child, grade and name of the school the child attends.

4. How I can find child care in Cochrane?

Cochrane currently has a day home agency called Play Days Family Day Home. They are a government regulated agency, which is a requirement to qualify for a government child care subsidy. Visit the website for more information. You can email this site to receive a current list of licensed day homes in Cochrane. All listed day homes are licensed with the Town of Cochrane. The website also lists preschools, the Parent Link Centre calendar and other useful information.

5. How do I apply for social assistance?

Alberta Human Resources works out of Canmore and Calgary. Workers come from Canmore to Cochrane on Wednesdays. You must phone 310-0000 then enter 403-678-2363 to pre-book an appointment. The application forms can be picked up at our office at #1, 209 - Second Avenue W, in the blue HomeStead building, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. You may also drive to Canmore for an appointment most weekdays.

6. Is there any affordable housing in Cochrane?

The HomeStead apartment building at 209 – Second Avenue West is run by the Cochrane Society for Housing Options. Information and a waiting list application can be found on their website. It can also be found at our office at #1, 209 - Second Avenue West, the blue HomeStead building, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.  Please call or stop by for more information.

7. How is Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funded?

The Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is funded through a partnership with the province and municipality (Town of Cochrane). Several other sources of grant funding are accessed to provide more community services.

8. How can I find out about services and how I can get involved?

Stop by our office (#1, 209 Second Avenue West) to pick up a resource directory, talk to our staff, and meet with our Volunteer Services Community Programmer.