Community Agencies

Providence

Working together with the child, family and community, Providence offers specialized programs and services that support the well-being and development of all children. Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in the six schools across Calgary and those based in approved neighborhood community preschools and child care programs (LEARN Program). They also provide the Inclusive Child Care (ICC) Program which supports licensed child care programs, approved family day homes and out-of-school care programs to successfully meet the developmental needs of all children.

Email: info@providencechildren.com
Phone: (403) 255-5577
Address: Main Office: Windsor Park School, 5232 – 4th Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2V 0Z4 (additional locations in Beddington, Falconridge, Hawkwood, Mckenzie and Midnapore)
Website: www.providencechildren.com

Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS)

Provides PUF programming in the classrooms at the Society for Autism Support and Services. They have an Early Intervention Program for children under 3. They also provide Combined Specialized Services or Behavioural Developmental Aide and ECS (PUF) Program in their classroom, and the home & community.

Email: intake@autism.ca
Phone: (403) 253-2291
Address: 404 94 Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2J 0E8
Website: www.autism.ca/

Step by Step Early Intervention Society

Step by Step is a private ECS provider that follows the Alberta Education curriculum and standards. Led by a certified teacher, classes offer a high level of adult to child support. Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music therapy, and behavior support may be included as part of your child’s program depending on their areas of need. They can sometimes provide FSCD specialized services for children that are connected to their First Steps or ECS programs. They offer limited transportation services and they also have a First Steps program which provides classes to children ages 19 months – 3 years, a fee for service and a diagnosis is not required to attend this program.

Phone: (587) 893-7429
Address: 6444 12 Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2X2
Website: www.stepbystepyyc.com/

Calgary SCOPE Society

SCOPE has two programs for children under 18 and one program for adults with developmental disabilities. Their Outreach program supports families raising children with developmental disabilities experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges. The outreach program is free to access for children who qualify for FSCD funding. Their TIPS program supports adults (18+) with a developmental disability experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges.

Email: info@calgaryscope.org
Phone: (403) 509-0200
Website: https://www.calgaryscope.org/