Children's Disability Services in Alberta
Programs and services available for children with disabilities in Alberta, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.
Programs
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Individualized support services (not monthly cash payments)Alberta's program supporting families caring for children with disabilities. Not diagnosis-based but needs-based for each individual family and child. An Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) is created with an assigned worker. Covers autism therapy, respite, child care, school support, and counseling. Enhanced Family Support available for higher-needs children. NOTE: Families moving FROM Ontario TO Alberta for better autism supports is a documented trend. Significant waitlists exist.
Eligibility: Child must be under 18, an Alberta resident, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Assessment is needs-based, not diagnosis-based.
Official websiteAlberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Covers 75% of approved costs for most items; 100% for some itemsA provincial program that helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness by covering a portion of the cost of basic medical equipment and supplies needed for daily living.
Eligibility: Must be an Alberta resident with a valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan number and have a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness requiring medical equipment.
Official websiteOrganizations Serving Children (25)
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Alberta Brain Injury Network
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury in Fort Mcmurray, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
Bridge Network Outreach School
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Offers employment support, job training, education.
Bridges of Hope Network of Development Agencies
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Lethbridge, Alberta. Offers employment support, job training.
Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network CFAN
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Calgary, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Calgary, Alberta. Offers employment support, job training.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS)
Founded in 1987 and based in Calgary, CDSS is Canada's national voice for Down syndrome. Offers a toll-free support line, resources including 21 Welcomes (prenatal), Today and Tomorrow (aging), and 3.21 Magazine (quarterly). The Inployable initiative advocates for inclusive employment, highlighting that over 50% of people with Down syndrome cannot find paying jobs.
Career Assistance Network
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Red Deer, Alberta. Offers employment support, job training.
Central Alberta FASD Network
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.
Chinook Primary Care Network
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Lethbridge, Alberta. Offers employment support, job training.
Community Living Alternatives Services
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Calgary, Alberta. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Creative Community Living Activities (a Division of Calgary Alternative Support Services)
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Calgary, Alberta. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Edmonton North Primary Care Network
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Edmonton, Alberta. Offers employment support, job training.
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