Entrust provides comprehensive Respite Care services in Calgary to support caregivers of individuals with complex behavioral designations and developmental disabilities (including autism and Down syndrome). Residential and community access for Calgary-based caregivers who need daytime, overnight, and at-center respite focused on holistic care for children and adults with complex behavioral designations.
Accredited by Alberta Council of Disability Services for providing supportive, personalized care to children on the spectrum.
Need ongoing respite care that helps you regain independence for yourself and social inclusion for your child or adult?
Our respite programs are one component of the range of supports you receive. Our priority is to make you feel comfortable, supported, and enabled to take the break you need. Do you have funding and you’re ready to organize respite care for your loved one?
Entrust has held CET Level II accreditation for 8 years with a 100% score.
Respite care gives primary caregivers a planned, temporary break from day-to-day care duties while their loved one continues to receive safe, qualified support. Caregivers can reduce stress levels and work on commitments beyond the house. On the other hand, the client can avoid institutional placement while receiving specialized support from trained disability professionals.
Entrust has a team of trained respite workers, educators, and healthcare professionals who collaborate with you to develop custom plans through Entrust’s Supportive Care Model to achieve short and long-term goals.
Our respite care services in Calgary are funded through FSCD, PDD, and private pay options, with services typically beginning within 2-8 weeks of initial consultation.
Our Calgary respite care team has extensive experience supporting individuals with:
We are thrilled to be able to provide residential group home support in Calgary for adults and youth with a wide variety of developmental disabilities and complicated behavioural designations. Our residential respite provides 24/7 supervision in home-like settings with individualized programming and community integration activities.
One of our respite workers will take over In-home caregiving responsibilities. This program can encompass overnight stays or extend to several days or weeks of support. It’s an optimal solution for those who need specialized care without leaving their familiar surroundings.
Paying for our respite care services is flexible and can be achieved through multiple avenues. Funding options include support from organizations like Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA). Alternatively, if you choose to privately fund the care, we ensure you receive the same high-quality care at competitive rates, providing you with valuable and accessible options for your respite care needs.
To apply for respite care in Alberta, start by checking eligibility for programs like Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). Complete the necessary application forms, which typically require detailed information about the individual’s needs. Once approved, you can select a respite care provider such as Entrust Disability Services and work with them to develop a tailored care plan. Regular reviews and adjustments ensure the care plan continues to meet the individual’s evolving needs.
Respite care in Calgary costs vary depending on the type and length of care required for the client: read our full blog on respite care service costs to learn more.
Yes. Entrust provides overnight respite care in Calgary as part of our daytime, overnight, and at-centre respite options. Our Residential and Community Access Supports program offers 24/7 supervision in home-like settings with individualized programming.
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Being a caregiver is hard. Perhaps you’re a sole caregiver who needs a break, or you’re a parent who wants to spend quality time with their other children.
Perhaps you need to get some life admin done, want to stretch yourself in your career more, or just need some space to recover from burnout. Whatever the reason, Entrust will look after your loved one with care, diligence, and compassion.
We understand the urgency. With Entrust, expect services to begin within 2 to 8 weeks, tailored to your needs.
We pair your loved one with specialists who truly meet their needs, ensuring they thrive during their time with us.
With us, you’ll always know the costs and service levels upfront. No surprises, just clarity.
We maintain your loved one’s routine, ensuring any changes are communicated with a two-week notice.
Proudly holding the CET Level II accreditation for 8 years with a 100% score, we’re committed to top-tier respite care for all ages and needs.
Beginning your journey with Entrust starts by filling out our contact form, and we’ll take the first step towards understanding your needs by matching you with the right specialists. To ensure a perfect fit, we offer the option of personalized meetings, either through home visits or orientations at our center. Within just 2-3 months, we’ll have everything in place for you, smoothly transitioning you into our care.
Daytime Supports
Our services enable parents to confidently return to work, knowing their loved ones are in safe hands.
Positive Family Impact
Our interventions have helped keep families together, allowing more quality time with siblings and reducing the need for external family services.
Adaptive Goals and Expectations
From intake through ongoing care, we focus on health, happiness, and skill development, including language skills and eating habits.
Varied Short-term Goals
Catering to immediate needs like basic care, toileting, and learning to tie shoes.
Ambitious Long-term Goals
Aiming for reintegration into regular programs, long-term care with Entrust, independence, community access, and inclusion.
Adam Withers
COO
COO
Although originally from Ontario, Adam completed his studies here in Alberta at Athabasca University.
He started at Entrust in 2006 as a front-line staff prior to becoming a Service Manager, a role he worked in for 6 years. He has held his current role as Program Director since 2013. He has 4 beautiful children, enjoys playing baseball and basketball, and coaches basketball in his free time.
Anisha Stevenson
Program Manager
PROGRAM MANAGER
Anisha brings nearly a decade of experience in the fields of addictions, mental health, and homelessness. She holds a Diploma with Honours in Addictions and Human Services and is deeply passionate about Trauma-Informed Care and Harm Reduction.
She joined Entrust in March 2025 as Program Manager for Calgary and Red Deer, inspired by the opportunity to better support individuals with disabilities—many of whom she had previously encountered through her front-line work, often undiagnosed. Anisha sees her role at Entrust as a way to expand her impact and deepen her understanding of disability services.
Outside of her professional work, Anisha has spent over 13 years with Live Nation working in production for major festivals and concerts, bringing creativity and energy to everything she does.
Adam Paull
Intake Coordinator
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Born, raised, and educated right here in Edmonton, Adam Paull has found a home at Entrust, giving back to a community that has given so much to him.
He has come by this line of work very honestly, as the son of a Special Education Teacher, gaining the experience to work with individuals with developmental delays at a young age.
Adam was hired at Entrust as a Community Support Worker, spent time as a Community Access Coordinator, and was then part of the tremendous Service Manager team before taking on the role of Intake Coordinator.