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Group Care (Long Term) for Children/Youth with Disabilities
Long term group care is provided in community homes that focus on creating a “home-away-from-home” environment for children and youth with disabilities. Families are supported as their children are offered a stable, structured group care environment where they can develop adaptive skills, build positive relationships with their peers, and integrate as well as possible into community life. Through the teaching of life skills and the active collaboration of families, children/youth are supported to maximize their potential.
Am I eligible?
Please consult with your Family Supports to Children with Disabilities (FSCD) support worker.
Where is this service provided?
Edmonton
How much will it cost me?
This program is largely funded by Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD). Parents are expected to contribute to their “parental portion” which is determined by FSCD.
How do I access this program?
You will be refered by Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).
Who do I contact for more information?
Placement Coordinator (780) 471-1122
Program Outcomes
- A stable, supportive “home-away-from-home” environment is crafted for each child within the program.
- Parental and family involvement in their child’s like is established and maintained.
- Opportunities for individual growth through community integration and life skill development are created.
Client Testimonials
“Thank you CSS.”
“The group home which your team put together for three autistic boys (one of which is mine) is amazing. The care and attention that has gone into the renovation as well as the selection and training of staff is impressive. The result has been a new home for my son where he can safely receive the 24/7 attention he requires.”
“It has been a pleasure working with the staff and they feel like an extension of our family. They are continually in our prayers. We see our son at least every other day and he is so happy. He is making progress in terms of his life skills, demeanour, and confidence.”
“Our time with him is now quality time. Before our son moved out, my wife, myself, and my daughter had been at wits end for at least two years. My son had become too aggressive, clever, and destructive for us to help him learn any new life skills or properly care for him.”
“We love our son very much but we were pushed to the point of exhaustion. We could not teach him anything new because we were just in “band-aid” mode, cleaning up after him and making sure he was fed. When his destruction and aggression escalated, we were flabbergasted.”
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