Service Options

• With an average stay of 2-3 days, this option allows for respite away from the family home in an Entrust Residential Care Home.
• Provides 24-hour relief for planned overnight or weekend stays.
• Provides specialized support and care for those with greater behavioural support needs.
• Staff at the respite house offer individualized and creative activities at the house or in the community.

• We have a number of homes throughout Edmonton with a specified number of beds set aside for short-term respite.
• Clients can stay for a short time in a respite accommodation home while you have a break for a few days, a week, or longer (e.g., average stay 5-10 days).
• Allows clients to get used to being away from home and to gain independence from parents or guardians while still in a supervised and supportive environment.

• This option provides the best opportunities for innovative practice and addressing social inclusion.
• The program usually has a 1:1 or 1:2 staffing ratio.
• A wide range of programs have been developed in this category, including before and after school clubs, weekend/day activities, holiday schemes, camps, play schemes, group activities, friendship programs, and cooperative services among families.

All the above services can be offered at a cost to individuals, not specifically receiving formal service or funding from other sources: PDD, FSCD, CFSA, Edmonton Public Schools.

Families are responsible for paying 100% of the cost if they do not receive allocated respite dollars from a Provincial Provider or a Financial Sponsor. Entrust rates are reasonable and competitive and our services are targeted to meet individual need.

Respite costs can be claimed on income tax under medical expenses if a family member or guardian has paid out of pocket for attendant care or care in a facility. Check with your local or regional tax professional to find out more on eligible medical or attendance care expenses!