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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.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

Covers 75% of approved costs for most items; 100% for some items

A 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 website

Organizations Serving Children (19)

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.

Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in COLD LAKE. CRA Registration: 803469436RR0001.

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.

Central Alberta Fasd Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in RED DEER. CRA Registration: 828950196RR0001.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.

Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in High River, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Cold Lake, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.

Lakeland Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in COLD LAKE. CRA Registration: 886213602RR0001.

METIS SETTLEMENT FASD NETWORK

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.

NEAFAN ( North East Alberta FASD Network)

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Fort Mcmurray, Alberta. Provides employment support, job training.

NWR FASD Society Mackenzie Network

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in High Level, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Northern Association For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in HIGH PRAIRIE. CRA Registration: 859877466RR0001.

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