Funding to Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act states that the purpose of a municipality is to provide good government, to provide services, facilities or other things that, in the opinion of council, are necessary or desirable for all or a part of the municipality, and to develop and maintain safe and viable communities;

WHEREAS the fundamental facilities, organizations, services and opportunities are essential to a well functioning person, family and community;

WHEREAS the investment in prevention services will be a significant step in creating sustainable systems for Children, Youth Services, Justice and Education;

WHEREAS the response to crisis and intervention at early signs of problems aide to provide skills to reduce crisis and troubling behaviours;

WHEREAS the Province currently provides $75.7 million dollars for Family and Community Support Services; and

WHEREAS the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association represents the collective voice of urban municipalities.