What we do
- The Centre for Family Literacy takes a proactive, family centred approach to programming.
- We champion lifelong learning.
- The Centre builds capacity through training in the practice of family literacy.
Why we do it
- Today, 55% of Albertans have the literacy skills needed to do everyday tasks. Imagine if 100% of Albertans had these skills.
- We believe literacy is a basic human right and the foundation on which healthy societies are built.
How we do it
- The Centre creates learner-centered, strength-based, responsive programs, training, and services.
- We collaborate and create connections to strengthen communities.
- Raising awareness of the importance of literacy and its impact on individuals, families and communities is a priority.
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Featured News
Amazon Wishlist
Looking for an alternative way to support the Centre? We’re excited to introduce our Amazon Wishlist! Our wishlist is filled with items that directly support
Recent News
Second Annual Tutor Appreciation Day
We are excited to celebrate our second annual Tutor Appreciation Day on Friday, October 20th! Our tutors don’t just help with literacy skills; they build trust, instill confidence, and share genuine excitement as learners make progress toward their goals. Tutors enrich the lives of their learners and the impact of
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
Every year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never came back from residential schools, the survivors of these schools, and the families and communities affected by them. Public acknowledgment of the sorrowful history and enduring consequences of residential schools plays a
Looking Back on Summer Events
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our annual Literacy in the Park Day so much fun! We loved seeing all of your happy faces! A special thanks to our volunteers and partners who came out and helped with the fun. We were able to give away over 200 new
Events
Links fore Literacy Charity Golf Tournament 2023
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and supporters who made our annual Links fore Literacy Charity Golf Tournament an unforgettable success! Your generosity and support fuelled our event’s triumph and helped us raise vital funds …
An Evening of Wine & Words 2023 – A Heartfelt Thank You to All!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support we received during our fundraising event An Evening of Wine & Words. The outpouring of generosity and love from our guests has left us speechless. A …
An Evening of Wine & Words 2023
An Evening of Wine & Words, presented by Richardson Wealth, is the premier fundraising event for the Centre for Family Literacy and Edmonton’s can’t-miss concert of the year. This unique event mixes elegance with fun …
Literacy Activities & Articles
Recent Activity Posts
Join Our Family Literacy Day 2023!
Celebrate National Family Literacy day by joining the Centre on Sunday, January 29th at our 11th annual Family Literacy Carnival!
Idile’s Story
We had the pleasure of interviewing some of our adult learners about the impact of our Tutor Program. This month we are featuring Idile, a
Family Literacy Facilitator Certificate Training
Join us online! Family Literacy Fundamentals Sessions 1 & 2 (FLF Sessions 1&2 are prerequisites for all other Family Literacy Facilitator Certificate Models) Tuesday
Indigenous Children’s Books
Check out this list of books for a variety of ages to share First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture and knowledge with your children. Animals
Easy Summer Literacy
So the kids are out of school, the final bell rings across all neighborhoods announcing to everyone summer break has begun and school is off
11 Tips for Adding Numeracy to Any Book
Have you ever read a book to a child and counted objects on the pages, looked for shapes, found different colours, or noticed patterns in
