At Families Canada, we’re more than just a network; we’re a community united by a shared mission—to empower families and transform lives. As the national association for family support practitioners, we bring together organizations that are dedicated to making a difference. By joining us, you become part of a vibrant ecosystem where members collaborate, share insights, and strengthen their capacity to support families in need.
Our members are at the heart of community change, providing hubs of essential services, programs, and resources primarily for low-income and disadvantaged families across Canada. With nearly fifty years of dedicated service, we have cultivated an environment where evidence-based practices flourish and professional growth thrives.
What We Offer:
Become a part of Families Canada and contribute to a legacy of supporting families. Together, we can address the evolving and complex needs of communities nationwide. Read on to explore the benefits, hear from our members, and see how you can make a lasting impact.
Connect with like-minded professionals in the family support field, build meaningful relationships, and engage in peer-sharing.
Access leading experts and enrich your organization’s practice with evidence-based strategies to support child and family wellbeing.
Enhance your impact with free and discounted training for staff, science-based resources for families, and access to evidence-based programming.
Access and connection to a community of family support practitioners and organizations. We welcome anyone who works with families in Canada.
Discounts and free access to resources, events, and professional development opportunities.
Free access to the E-Valuation System for Program Evaluation
Advance invitations to participate in national projects and programs, plus training opportunities.
Have a voice in the direction of Families Canada through member feedback opportunities like surveys and voting privileges at our AGM.
The annual organizational membership fee is $100. Membership provides access to all member benefits for all staff at your organization. For more information or for support signing up, please contact info@familiescanada.ca
Our Member Spotlight this month features Mosaic-Newcomer Family Resource in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Our Member Spotlight for June 2024 is Susan Robins, Program Manager at Vita Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Our Member Spotlight for May 2024 is Renee Williams, Executive Director at Daybreak Parent Child Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Our Member Spotlight for April 2024 is South Winnipeg Family Information Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Our Member Spotlight for January 2024 is Jasper Place Family Resource Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
“Daybreak is honored to be a member of Families Canada for the past 20 years and we have availed of a variety of training opportunities and conferences. Families Canada’s impactful initiatives, projects, and active support, have contributed to Daybreak’s high-quality programming and supported family engagement.”
Renee Williams, Executive Director,
Daybreak Parent Child Centre
“As soon as we saw all the great work, the educational resources and projects, and the opportunities for collaboration with an organization whose mission so strongly aligns with Vita Centre’s mission, we registered as members of Families Canada.”
Susan Robins, Program Manager,
Vita Centre
“We appreciate how the rights-based philosophy and mission of Families Canada aligns with Mosaic’s and how Families Canada have always been readily available to our organization, responding with help and support to any requests for partnerships over the years.”
Maisa’a Haj-Ahmad, Director of Family Programs, Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network
Members of Families Canada gain access to and savings on various industry resources all year round such as advance invitations to participate in provincial and national programs and projects, free use of the E-valuation platform, and free and discounted rates to resources, trainings, and events. Visit our member benefits page to learn more.
There are several ways to check if your organization is an active member of Families Canada.
Log into the Member Portal, then click MY ACCOUNT > MY PROFILE > MEMBERSHIP tab. The membership tab will show your membership status whether it is active, lapsed, or archived. Only organizations with active memberships can access membership benefits. If your membership status is lapsed or archived, you will need to renew your membership or submit a new membership application.
If you do not see the MEMBERSHIP tab, this means that you were provided Member Portal access as a non-member to access and manage events that you may have signed up for or attended in the past. To become a member, please visit our membership page.
Member discounts can be found in the member portal.
Please make sure you are logging in using the correct URL: https://members.familiescanada.ca and that you are entering the correct email address and password (no extra spaces before and after). Try using the Forgot Password option if you forgot or are unsure of your password.
For more tips, please visit this guide: Why I cannot login to my account. For additional support with your login, don’t hesitate to send an email to info@familiescanada.ca.
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For the Store, there is no login requirement for either members or non-members. The login icon you see in the online store is the login to your personal Shopify account, and is not your login to the Training Portal or Member Portal.
For the Training Portal, each individual learner should have their own account. Staff of members and non-member organizations should create their own Training Portal account so they can enroll in courses, track their personal progress, and receive certificates in their name.
For the Member Portal, one staff member from each member organization should manage their membership account. Discount codes for various resources, trainings, and events can be found in the Member Portal and can be shared with staff members from the same member organization.
When you submit your membership application or your renewal application, you will see an option that will allow you to set your membership to automatically renew. When you select this option, you will be sent an auto-renewal reminder 10 days prior to your next renewal date. The message will contain a reminder that your credit card will be charged on your renewal date. The message will also give you an opt-out option if you choose to unenroll your organization from automatic renewal.
Members can check the renewal reminder emails and click on the renewal link in the emails to renew their membership. Additionally, the renewal button in your member portal becomes visible and clickable 60 days before your renewal date. If you would like to renew earlier than that, you may send an email request to info@familiescanada.ca to activate the renewal process of your account and make the renewal button visible in your account. You will receive an email with the renewal link which you can click to renew your membership.
You have 30 days from renewal due date to renew your membership. After 30 days, you will need to submit a new membership application. You may also send an email request to info@familiescanada.ca to reactivate your account and receive an email with a new renewal link which you can then click to renew your membership.