This study examined if a community volunteer organization can be effective in assisting families in becoming less dependent on public services, and increasing their social support. To do so, an exploratory pretest-posttest design using both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods was employed. Although these two objectives were not clearly achieved, findings indicate that the Program is moving in the expected direction in increasing social support, and that social workers are using the Program with their ongoing caseload. Drawn from the current political context in Alberta, the literature related to the topic, the findings are further discussed and future recommendations and considerations are made.