Posted Sep 12, 2024
Caring for an adult with a developmental disability is a rewarding yet demanding responsibility. While you may feel a deep sense of commitment to your loved one’s well-being, it’s natural to experience moments when you need a break. This is where respite care for adults comes in. Respite care for adults provides temporary relief for...
Read MorePosted Apr 24, 2024
This guide covers what FSCD offers and provides resources for more information. Knowing the program and eligibility requirements helps make the process smoother for applicants.
Read MorePosted Apr 10, 2024
At Entrust, we understand how physically, mentally and emotionally demanding it can be to provide constant care and support to a loved one with developmental disabilities. However, it is also important to meet your needs and to recharge yourself as well. In this blog post, we will help you understand what respite care is and...
Read MorePosted Feb 01, 2024
We are pleased to announce that our Framework for Life program will change its name to Community Access Supports. The new name better represents the intent of our programming, which is to support the quality of life of individuals in our care with community access and activities. Changing the name to Community Access Supports is also...
Read MorePosted Apr 25, 2023
The month of April is Autism Awareness Month! This year’s theme focuses on highlighting the contributions of people with autism in their homes, at work, in the field of arts, and policymaking. Let’s celebrate their accomplishments and take this as an opportunity to promote acceptance and advocate for the rights and needs of all individuals....
Read MorePosted Mar 08, 2023
In Alberta, there are many support options available for people with disabilities. The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program offers support and services tailored to the specific needs of eligible families and children. The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program assists adults with developmental disabilities to achieve independent living within their communities. Read...
Read MorePosted May 07, 2021
We are pleased to announce the opening of our first group home in Calgary! In spring 2021, we expanded our service offering to Calgary and we are very excited to now be offering Residential and Community Access Supports services to the community. We are thrilled to be able to provide the same support for adults...
Read MorePosted Apr 28, 2021
This two-part series provides a snapshot of Entrust’s assessment process, supportive model and how our team-oriented approach benefits our clients and guardians. Read Part 1 here. Supportive Care Right From the Start Client intake is often a very stressful process for guardians. Entrust’s proactive approach to planning based on the client’s assessment is designed to make...
Read MorePosted Mar 19, 2021
This two-part series provides a snapshot of Entrust’s assessment process, supportive model and how our team-oriented approach benefits our clients and guardians. Working Together from Day One There’s no better example of teamwork making the dream work than the staff and stakeholders working together to support the safety and wellbeing of an Entrust client. Communication...
Read MorePosted Feb 02, 2021
There’s no doubt that our surroundings have a major impact on our overall well being. This is especially true for many of Entrust’s clients who are sensitive to—and sometimes triggered by—specific elements in their environment. For this reason, our team takes a proactive approach to environmental interventions within our residences. Our proactive approach begins at...
Read MorePosted Mar 01, 2025
Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting the Alberta funding supports you need for your child or adult with disabilities. If you’ve been approved under any of these funding programs, please book a consultation with an intake co-ordinator to avail the right care for your child or adult. It can be overwhelming to apply for provincial...
Read MorePosted Mar 01, 2025
What is Stimming? Self-stimulatory Behaviour. Stimming is a way that that people help themselves feel calm, soothed, or focused, but it can also be a huge source of joy. Stimming behaviours are repetitive, predictable actions that occur as a result of expressing or redirecting an emotion or sensory output. You are likely to see these...
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