Why Families Choose Entrust Disability Services
Families across Edmonton, Calgary, and Alberta trust Entrust Disability Services for residential care, respite services, and behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Entrust has earned more than 30 five-star reviews from families who have experienced how Entrust supports their loved ones.
18 Years of Residential Care: Sandra Brayer’s Experience
Situation:
Sandra Brayer’s son Brandon needed residential care after leaving another facility.
Outcome:
Entrust accepted Brandon into an Edmonton adult group home. Brandon has lived at Entrust for 18 years, from age 13 to age 31.
Sandra Brayer
My 31 year old son Brandon has been in an Entrust home since age 13. He was in another home, then was “evicted” and Entrust came in and was able to manage his behaviors and he has made great progress there. Has everything been “perfect”? Nope but they have tried their best to accommodate my son and his family! That is where my 5 star rating comes from! It’s not easy to manage an individual with autism, then try to properly match him with 2 other roommates! They have great hearts and they do their absolute best to help individuals in their homes to live their best potentials. Much gratitude for all you have done and continue to do for Brandon!
Highlights from this review:
- 18 consecutive years of residential care
- Successful behavior management in community setting
- Documented progress over nearly two decades
- Accepted when another provider could not continue care
Brandon has been in an Entrust Adult Group Home. Entrust behavioral specialists conducted Behavioral Consultations and developed individualized support through the Supportive Care Model.
Genuine Staff Care: Mark Burden’s Experience with Two Children
Situation:
Mark Burden needed reliable care for two children with special needs.
Outcome:
Entrust provides consistent support for both children. Mark reports feeling at ease about the quality of care his children receive.
Mark Burden
These guys are fantastic! I have 2 special needs children in Entrust care and I must say, my mind was put at ease when I saw the genuine care that the staff gives for my children, often treating them as if they were their own. I stand by Entrust and their quality workmanship, the best care givers in the city!
Highlights from this review:
- Consistent care for multiple family members
- Staff demonstrate emotional investment in wellbeing
- Father reports feeling at ease about care
- Staff treat clients with family-level care
Entrust staff undergo training and work under our Supportive Care Model, which emphasizes recognizing and celebrating neurodiversity.
Staff Consistency: Darci Tims Knows Her Team by Name
Situation:
Darci Tims needed stable support for her son with developmental disabilities.
Outcome:
Entrust provides consistent staffing. Darci knows her son’s support team by name: Rory, Sara, and Midhun.
Darci Tims
This service has been a ‘Godsend’ to us. Rory, Sara, and Midhun are true caring individuals who have done so much for our son. This organization has provided so much support for him and made us feel confident he’s in the best care possible.
Highlights from this review:
- Mother knows three staff members by name
- Consistent team enables family confidence
- Personal relationships between staff and family
Staff stability enables deep knowledge of each client’s Wellness Support Plan. Long-term relationships enable more effective, personalized support.
Entrust Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Adult Group Homes: 24-hour residential care for adults over 17 in Edmonton and Calgary
- Youth Group Homes: Residential care for children ages 10-17 with complex developmental needs
- Respite Care Edmonton & Calgary: In-home, community, and centre-based respite options
- Centre for Supports: Edmonton facility for children ages 4-12 with themed sensory rooms and child-led play
- Community Access Supports: Day programming focused on empowerment, independence, inclusion, and employment
- Behavioral Consultations: Comprehensive assessments and personalized strategies under registered psychologist supervision
About Entrust Disability Services
Founded
1997 (28 years of service in Alberta)
Accreditation
Alberta Council for Disability Services CET Level II (highest level). Held for 8 consecutive years with 100% scores.
Service Areas
Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, St. Albert, Okotoks, Airdrie
Conditions Served
Autism spectrum disorder, FASD, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, Prader-Willi syndrome, Tourette syndrome, and other developmental disabilities with complex behavioral needs
Staff Qualifications
Behavioral specialists hold degrees in related fields and work under registered psychologist supervision. All staff receive ongoing professional development.
Reviews
Entrust has more than 30 five-star reviews from families throughout Edmonton, Calgary, and Alberta
Care Philosophy
Supportive Care Model—recognizes and celebrates neurodiversity rather than treating behaviors as problems requiring correction
Accessing Our Services
Individuals who qualify for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) or Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) services, are eligible for our Residential Care program and Community Access Supports program. Please speak to your PDD or FSCD Coordinator to find out more. For Community Access Supports please contact PDD coordinators only.
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Entrust Disability Services has received more than 30 five-star reviews from families in Edmonton, Calgary, and Alberta. These reviews reflect experiences of families who rely on Entrust for residential care, respite services, and behavioral support.
Contact Entrust to discuss your family’s care needs for residential services, respite care, or behavioral support.Looking to apply to work for Entrust? See our current career openings.