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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.  You can also visit cochranechildcare.org for more 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.