New Calgary Child and Family Centre opens April 3 [Video]

On April 3, after more than a decade of planning and fundraising, the Children’s Cottage Society (CCS) is hosting a grand opening of its new 35,000-square-foot facility in northwest Calgary.

Two years ago, the CCS says they broke ground on the Child and Family Centre, allowing them to streamline and expand their operations.

“It’ll house a wide array of respite and crisis services to serve families from diverse backgrounds,” stated the CCS in a news release.

“(It) will include Calgary’s first ever Hope’s Cradle – a safe infant surrender site allowing parent(s) too safely and anonymously surrender a child at a secure location if they feel they cannot care for them.”

CCS will have a ribbon cutting ceremony, tours of the facility between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and an open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., by registration.

“We are honoured to invite the community to visit our brand new centre and celebrate …