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Search results for: Age: 18+ | Category: Individual Respite Providers
Alto
With Alto, families can hire respite workers, behavioural aides, community aides, and more. Alto can directly bill FSCD for your services. There are no extra fees and no weekly or monthly minimums, all families pay is the hourly rate of their caregiver. Families are also able to choose their own caregiver from Alto, so they get reliable care from someone that fits their family, at an hourly rate that works for them. A credit card is required to keep on file, but Alto can also directly bill FSCD or take e transfer for payment. Alto has worked with families using FSCD, PDD, and more.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC)
Agency that provides respite through their Comprehensive Care program, as well as other disability-related services. Provide services to individuals with FSCD or PDD contracts only.
Entrust Disability Services
Entrust provides innovative, best-practice care to their clients. They develop unique, personalized care plans so that you can provide complete, effective care to your loved one.
Forever Living Care Services
Forever living care services support adults with special needs. The company supports all abilities, the services include Respite services, a personalized community access program, Employment services, and residential support through our innovative cluster home model. Recognizing the significance of caregiver respite, Forever Living offers customized respite services to provide essential breaks for caregivers. The community access program is adaptable, offering both group and individualized activities tailored to each clients unique preference. In the Forever Living residential support model, individuals benefit from 24/7 housing with a supportive roommate, ensuring continuous care. Forever Living Care Services Limited is a qualified service provider that supports adults with special needs under the family-managed model that is funded by PDD. Access to service is Immediate as available.
Gateway Holistic Care
Gateway Holistic Care Group offers both in-home and out-of-home respite care for children and adults with autism and complex developmental needs. Services include personal care, structured routines, and meaningful activities tailored to each individual. Out-of-home respite takes place in 24/7 staffed environments that prioritize safety, comfort, and social engagement. Gateway Holistic offers structured recreational activities and community outings designed to support social development and real-world skill-building. These programs promote confidence, peer interaction, and routine engagement in the community.
Independent Living Resource Center of Calgary (ILRCC)
Is an organization committed to empowering individuals 18+ with disabilities throughout Alberta. They have a website database to help caregivers find respite workers. They provide help with AISH Applications & Appeals, PDD Applications, City of Calgary Fee Entry Program, Housing Applications and more. They offer Social Skills programs, Community Access, Support Independent Living Program and have programs for Cooking, Art & Crafts, Yoga, Bowling, Social evening, Music and Dance, ASL and more.
Just 4 U Family Services
Provides 24/7 services for special needs infants to adults. Sibling care is also provided at an additional rate. Direct billing to FSCD. PDD Family Managed approved.
Rabboni Support Services
Provides hourly respite as well as overnight respite for children with various disabilities.
Stepping Into L.I.F.E. Inc.
Provides Respite, Community Aide, BDS Services as well as 24 hr overnight care for all ages. No waitlist, will post family requests to workers immediately.
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