Children's Respite Care Services for Kids with Developmental Disabilities in Edmonton
Oct 08, 2025
Children's Respite Care Services for Kids with Developmental Disabilities in Edmonton
Entrust provides specialized children's developmental disability respite care services in Edmonton and surrounding areas, offering family caregivers essential breaks while ensuring quality support for kids and children with developmental disabilities. Our child respite services help families access the right mix of behavioral, social, and developmental supports specifically designed for children aged 4-17. If you're receiving funding under FSCD or PDD, book an initial consultation to explore your child care options.
Day Programs for Children and Kids (Ages 4-12) with Developmental Disabilities
Is your child aged 4-12 with developmental disabilities and funded through FSCD? Discover Entrust's Centre for Supports, our comprehensive children's day program serving kids with developmental disabilities. Our age-appropriate programs provide a supportive environment for social inclusion, skill-building, and fun activities specifically designed for children, while giving you the respite you need as their parent or caregiver. Learn more about our child-focused Centre for Supports and how they benefit your kid.
Centre for Supports for Children (Ages 4-12)
Usually with a 1:1 or 1:2 staffing ratio, this option includes a variety of child-appropriate programs such as after-school clubs, weekend activities, camps, and creative play sessions. Great for supporting social inclusion and providing meaningful respite for parents and caregivers of children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities.
Entrust's Centre for Supports welcomes children with developmental disabilities aged 4-12! We provide a nurturing and engaging environment specifically designed to meet the unique needs of kids with developmental disabilities. If you have FSCD funding, this is an excellent option to explore for your child.
Accredited by Alberta Council of Disability Services for providing supportive, personalized care to children with developmental disabilities.
Need ongoing children's respite care for your kid with developmental disabilities that helps you maintain your independence while ensuring quality age-appropriate support?
Our children's 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 while your child enjoys meaningful activities designed for their age group and developmental needs. Do you have funding and you're ready to organize respite care for your kid with developmental disabilities?
How Children's Respite Care Services Work for Edmonton Families
Children's respite services provide parents and family caregivers a planned break from primary care duties for their kids with developmental disabilities through in-home, out of home, and children's day program respite services.
Parents and family caregivers of children with developmental disabilities need time to rejuvenate and attend to obligations outside of caregiving responsibilities, while ensuring their kids receive age-appropriate care, play opportunities, and social interaction.
Comprehensive Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Our Edmonton children's respite care team has extensive experience supporting kids with:
- Autism spectrum disorders in children - Sensory-aware environments and structured routines designed for kids
- Down syndrome in children - Tailored programming addressing developmental milestones and learning approaches for kids
- FASD in children - Comprehensive behavioral support for cognitive challenges specific to young people
- Emergency children's respite care - Crisis intervention and quick placement when families need urgent support for their kids
Entrust has a team of trained children's care specialists
Entrust has a team of trained respite workers, behavior specialists, and children's developmental disability professionals who collaborate with you to develop custom plans to achieve short and long-term goals for your child. Our staff receive specialized training in child development, play-based learning, and pediatric care best practices.
Entrust provides group homes and children's day programs throughout Edmonton city limits and surrounding areas, including Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and St-Albert.
Centre for Supports for Children (Ages 4-12)
Usually with a 1:1 or 1:2 staffing ratio, this option includes a variety of age-appropriate programs such as after-school clubs, weekend activities, camps, creative play sessions, and skill-building activities. Great for supporting social inclusion and providing meaningful respite for parents and caregivers of children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Children's Respite Care
How can I pay for children's respite care?
Paying for our children's 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), and other disability support programs. Alternatively, if you choose to privately fund the care, we ensure you receive the same high-quality, age-appropriate care at competitive rates, providing you with valuable and accessible options for your child's respite care needs.
How many hours of children's respite care are you allowed?
Children's respite care hours depend on your contract with FSCD and/or PDD, and are assigned based on the assessment process with the funding body and dependent on each family's unique needs and the specific care requirements of your child.
Do you provide emergency respite care for children with developmental disabilities?
Yes, Entrust offers emergency respite care in Edmonton for children and kids with autism, Down syndrome, FASD, and other developmental disabilities. Our emergency respite services can be activated for crisis situations, ensuring children with disabilities receive quick, age-appropriate, specialized care when families need urgent support.
What is the cost of children's respite care in Edmonton?
Children's respite care in Edmonton costs vary depending on the type and length of care required for your child and their specific developmental support needs. Contact us for a personalized consultation to learn more about costs and funding options for kids with developmental disabilities.
Key takeaways about children's respite care
- Children's respite care services in Edmonton provide parents and family caregivers with planned breaks from primary care duties for their kids through in-home, out-of-home, and children's day program options so they can rejuvenate and attend to other obligations.
- Entrust Disability Services offers children's respite support options, including Centre for Supports with 1:1 or 1:2 staffing ratios specifically designed for children aged 4-12.
- Parents and family caregivers benefit from children's respite services through daytime supports that allow them to return to work, positive family impact that keeps families together, and both short-term and long-term goal setting for their children.
- Entrust Disability Services has held the CET Level II accreditation for 8 years with a 100% score, demonstrating their commitment to providing top-tier children's respite care for kids with developmental disabilities.
- The service areas for Entrust include Edmonton city limits and surrounding areas such as Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and St-Albert.
- Funding for children's respite care can come from established programs like Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).
- The children's respite care journey with Entrust begins by filling out their contact form, followed by personalized meetings through home visits or orientations, and then transitions to full care within 2-3 months.
Book A Children's Care Consultation
Complete the form below to book your consultation and start receiving children's respite support.
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Entrust Disability Services Edmonton: Your Family's Children's Care Support System
Caring for a child with developmental disabilities presents unique challenges as they grow and develop. Perhaps you're a parent who needs a break, or you want to ensure your kid has meaningful social connections with age-appropriate activities and play opportunities.
Perhaps you need to manage your own health appointments, want to maintain your career, or just need some space to prevent caregiver burnout. Whatever the reason, Entrust will look after your child with care, compassion, and understanding, providing age-appropriate support that encourages their development and growth.
How Parents and Family Caregivers Benefit from Children's Respite Services
Beginning your child's care journey with Entrust starts by filling out our contact form, and we'll take the first step towards understanding your child's unique needs by matching you with the right children's care 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 your child into our age-appropriate care.
Daytime Supports for Children
Our services enable parents to confidently return to work, knowing their children are in safe hands with age-appropriate activities, learning opportunities, and social interaction with other kids.
Emergency Response Capabilities for Children
Our emergency respite care services provide quick support for families in crisis, with specialized protocols for children with autism, Down syndrome, FASD, and other developmental disabilities, including child-specific safety and comfort measures.
Positive Family Impact
Our interventions have helped keep families together, allowing more quality time with other family members and reducing the need for external family services, while ensuring children receive appropriate care for their developmental stage.
Flexible Goals and Expectations for Children
From intake through ongoing care, we focus on health, happiness, and skill development appropriate for children, including communication skills, social skills, and daily living habits adapted for kids.
Short-term Goals for Children
Catering to immediate needs like personal care, age-appropriate social interaction, play opportunities, and community participation suitable for children and kids.
Long-term Goals for Children
Aiming for continued community access, long-term children's care with Entrust, developing independence skills as appropriate for their age, and social inclusion designed for kids with developmental disabilities.
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Who Pays for Children's Respite Care in Edmonton?
For those not receiving aid from established programs like Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), or support from Edmonton Public Schools, our children's services are available for a fee.
Parents or families paying for these services themselves may be eligible to deduct these expenses as medical or attendant care costs on their income tax returns. We advise seeking advice from a qualified tax expert for more details.
At Entrust, we offer competitive rates in Edmonton tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, ensuring accessible and personalized care for kids with developmental disabilities.
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Quick Start Times
We understand the urgency of children's care needs. With Entrust, expect services to begin within 2 to 8 weeks, tailored to your child's requirements and developmental stage.
Comprehensive Child Support
We pair your child with children's developmental disability specialists who understand their unique needs, ensuring they thrive and have fun during their time with us.
Transparent Costs & Services
With us, you'll always know the costs and service levels upfront for your child's care. No surprises, just clarity and peace of mind for parents.
Consistent Routine for Kids
We maintain your child's important routines and provide structure, ensuring any changes are communicated with a two-week notice to help your kid adjust comfortably.
Children's Care Accreditation
Proudly holding the CET Level II accreditation for 8 years with a 100% score, we're committed to top-tier children's respite care for all ages and developmental needs.
Play-Based Learning
Our programs emphasize child-led play and fun activities that promote learning, social skills, and development in an engaging environment designed specifically for kids.