History – Family Dynamics

1930s

Help in the Hard Years

"Our organization was born during the depression of the thirties to meet the needs of harassed and wearied people who were facing tremendous odds in a jobless world." - quote from our first annual report in 1937

1940s

War and Post-War Adjustment

One of the main problems during this period was the shortage of decent housing, families were doubling up and overcrowding was common.

1950s

Flood and Polio

In both cases, people were less concerned with where these disasters came from than with what was going to happen to them.

1960s

Family Child Care

In addition to supervision of the children’s care in the homes, counselling of varying intensity took place with all of the children’s parents.

1970s

Separation and Divorce

Increased divorce rates resulted in a greater need and community demand for appropriate family services.

1980s

Assault and Domestic Abuse

We continued to respond to community challenges on topics such as sexuality, anger and women.

1990s

Families and Schools Together

Our Families and Schools Together program builds a constructive partnership between parents, families and schools.

2000s

Family Resource Centres

Family resource centres provide resources and experiences aimed at developing communities where residents feel safe and involved.

2010s

Services to High-Needs Refugee Families

We provide longer term, wrap-around services to high-needs refugee families to help them when settlement and integration are jeopardized because of extenuating circumstances.