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.
What We Offer
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Announcements
Featured News
National Volunteer Week 2024
In my two years working at the Centre, I have had the privilege of working with a truly amazing group of volunteers. I’ve witnessed the
Recent News
Lois Hole Memorial Literacy Awards 2024: Call for Nominations
The Lois Hole Awards, established by the Centre for Family Literacy, aim to recognize individuals, families, organizations, or businesses demonstrating a dedicated commitment to family literacy. The awards bear the name of the late Honourable Dr. Lois Hole, the Centre’s Honorary Patron. “Literacy is at the heart of all learning
Countdown to Winter Break with CFL!
We are counting down the days until we are closed for the winter break! We all have different ways to spend the holidays and we wanted to share with you what our staff favourites are. If you are looking for holiday books, movies, songs, recipes, must-visit places in Edmonton, and
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 our learners, tutors and volunteers, from books and educational materials to essential supplies. It’s simple: just browse our wishlist, select the items you’d like to
Events
An Evening of Wine & Words 2024
An Evening of Wine & Words, presented by Richardson Wealth, is the premier fundraising event for the Centre for Family
Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament 2024 – Registration is Here!
The Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament 2024 is the Centre’s annual summer fundraising event and one you won’t want to
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
