SPECbuilding

Engaging With Community to Build a Strong Future

Established in 1978, the SPEC Association for Children & Families, began as a fee-for-service program with Alberta Social Services and Community Health. Since SPEC’s incorporation in 1979, the programs have continued to grow and offer services for children and families under the guidance and leadership of dedicated board members, staff, and volunteers.

The SPEC Association offers a continuum of services providing information, family supports and community connection through a positive and welcoming environment. This includes a central hub of information and navigational services for all people in Brooks and within the County of Newell, connecting clients with the right information and services to assist them to increase their capacity to deal with life challenges. SPEC also provides services that support the needs of children and their families.”

Our Mission

Empowering people with information, family supports and community connection.

Our Vision

A thriving community of resilient individuals and families

Our Annual Report

2022 -2023 Report | click to view

Our Annual Report

2021 -2022 Report | click to view

Our Annual Report

2020 -2021 Report | click to view

We Value

  • Respect: SPEC values all people as individuals who will be treated with dignity in an environment that is open-minded and non-judgmental

  • Empowerment: We value encouraging the development of self-reliance and resiliency through support and advocacy

  • Community Contribution and Involvement: We value building relationships with other agencies, programs and resources in the community to better serve children and families.

We Believe

ALL PEOPLE...
  • • have a right to:
    • • well being
    • • be safe
    • • be heard
    • • have hope
  • • have the capacity to change
  • • need positive relationships

Board of Directors and Our Management Team

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Catherine Siakaluk

Board Chair
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Tim Peters

Vice Chair
Lisa Patton

Lisa Patton

secretary
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Ruby Tatem

Director
Amanda-Goodnough

Amanda Goodnough BSW RSW

Executive Director
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Maureen (Moe) Andruschak

Past Executive Director
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Chelsea Opperman

Program Manager- SPEC Hub (FRN)
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Xin Zhang

PROGRAM MANAGER- NEWCOMER SERVICES
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Jennifer Scholz

PROGRAM MANAGER- FASD Programs

Our Funders