Services in Edmonton

Whether your family is preparing for a loved one’s deployment or work-related absence (course, exercise, overseas, etc.), the MFRC provides resources, programs, information and referrals to assist with all stages of the deployment cycle. 

Families are encouraged to reach out to the Deployment Support Team for specific resources.

 

Contact Us

deployment@mfrcedmonton.com
780-973-4011 ext. 528-2285

Services offered

  • Emergency Family Care Assistance (must qualify, ask for details) 
  • Information and referral services
  • Outreach, support & assistance
  • Pre-Deployment Checklist
  • Resources, programs and workshops 
  • Unit and Family Briefings

 

Deployment Newsletter

At any time, families may sign up to receive our Deployment Quarterly E-newsletter. The newsletter will let families know about upcoming programming, special events and deployment-specific news. Click here to sign up! 

 

Deployment Readiness Guide

Get the tools you need to be ready for any absence! Our Readiness Guide gets you prepared should your family experience an emergency and you need someone to step in. With helpful information, reminders, and checklists, you will feel confident knowing that your family is ready for whatever challenges may come their way during a work-related absence. 

Topics include:  

  • Family information 
  • Pet information 
  • Medical information 
  • Home maintenance  
  • Insurance 
  • Self-care 

 Download it here, email deployment@mfrcedmonton.com or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6304 to get your copy.

  • Build-a-Bear program 

    Build-a-Bear Helps Keep Your Deployed Parent Close to Your Heart 
    Children of deploying/deployed parents can receive a $20 gift card to Build-a-Bear. All children (3 months to 18 years of age with a parent posted to Edmonton who is deploying overseas) can receive and redeem one card per year (within a 12 month period). Visit the MFRC to obtain your Build-a-Bear gift card! Families can also receive a 15% discount at Build-A-Bear (WEM) when they show their CF One Card! 
     
    Deployment Coordinator 
    deployment@mfrcedmonton.com 
    780-973-4011 ext. 528-2285

  • Helping Children Stay in Touch During a Deployment 

    Support Our Troops is offering new funding opportunities for current serving CAF families in Alberta! The Support Our Troops Fund receives proceeds from the sale of Support Our Troops license plates in Alberta. This funding will support the following: 
     

    • Helping Children Stay in Touch during a deployment of 90 days or more!  
      For families supporting children of deployed members, up to $250 per family may be available to assist with the purchase or subsidization of a tablet/iPAD. The intent of this support is to help children stay connected via social media with the parent that is away from home. 
    • This is a one-time purchase. 
    • Phones are not included in this program. 
    • CAF member’s deployment date(s) and location. 
    • Member must be deployed a minimum of 90 days (90 consecutive days must be reflected on the CFTPO “in theatre” or “in training” and the deployment must extend 90 or longer. Travel days are not included.) 
    • Funding can be requested no more than two weeks before the deployment (as indicated on the CFTPO). We must receive confirmation that the member HAS deployed before sending in the application. 

    Supporting documentation required: copies of CFTPO, MPRR (reflecting number of children), paid receipt and completed SOT forms. For reimbursement, a Pre-Authorized Debit Form or Void Cheque (joint account or the CAF member’s account) is also required. 
     
    Contact the Deployment Coordinator for more details on these requirements.  
    P. 780-973-4011 ext. 528-2285
    E. deployment@mfrcedmonton.com