1970

Known as Preventive Social Services at the time, the initial FCSS programs of Alberta began to grow steadily in number as communities expanded.

1977

The precursor to the FCSSAA, the Preventive Social Services Association of Alberta was formally incorporated, staffed entirely by volunteers.

1981

The Government of Alberta renamed Preventive Social Services to Family and Community Support Services. The FCSSAA duly changed its name to match – and received a provincial gran