Inclusive Family Support Programs

Parent &
Care Giver Programs

| Please Note: There are no Summer Programs

| Please Note: There are no Summer Programs 

Parents and Caregivers

1-1 Outreach Support

With so many options to navigate, figuring out the right supports for your unique family situation can be daunting and confusing. Inclusion Foothills’ Outreach coaches are experienced assisting families connect with the appropriate supports and advocating for those supports. These can range from healthy child development, financial health and financial benefits, independent living, guardianship, trusteeship, long term financial security, and delivery of services. We can help you with:

  • Inclusive Education

  • Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

  • Regsitered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

  • Transition Planning

  • Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)

  • Family Managed Support (FMS)

  • Self-managed Care

  • Assured Income for the Severly Handicapped (AISH)

  • Planning Future Directions

  • Who: parents and caregivers

    Cost: no cost

Parents and Caregivers

Connections Registry

The Connects Registry is a directory of Inclusion Foothills vetted, experienced self-employed care providers offering services to families in the areas of relief: respite, community assistance, in-home support, and other needs the family identifies. Families review the list of care providers, select suitable candidates, interview them directly, and hire the individuals directly.

  • Who: parents and caregivers

    Cost: no cost

  • Requirements: Applicants must be a minimum 16 years old, have a valid Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check (if 18+).

    Desired Qualifications: Experience working with individuals with disabilities, responsible, creative, have a passion for working with people.

    Training Required:

    Responsibilities: Vary according to the individual/family need. Examples can include: providing respite for families, creating fun activities, addressing behaviour concerns, supporting physical disabilities, administration of medications, teaching life skills, job coaching, recreation and much more.

    Application Form: Please complete our online form. 

    Any questions about becoming a care provider can be directed to community@inclusionfoothills.org.

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Parents and Caregivers

Step Up Group

The Step Up Group is an opportunity for parents of children with pan-disabilities to meet and make connections with other parents. Through sharing, learning, and exploring topics relevant to their family, participants will gain comfort in knowing they are not alone in their journey.

  • Who: parents and caregivers

    Cost: no cost

Parents and Caregivers

Emergency Alert ID Cards

This identity card captures critical personal information needed by 1st Responders to assist an individual in case of an emergency. The card is sized to fit in wallets or with your vehicle registration and can be given to children on field trips, caregivers, etc who might be with the individual.

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  • Who: any Foothills County resident

    Cost: $5 per card

    Where: applications to capture relevant details for the card are available at the High River office 

Get in Touch

Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.