Inclusive Family Support Programs

Inclusion Is A Family Affair

Inclusion Foothills offers programs for different members of the family to address gaps in other services, pursue skill enhancement, create open communication and social connections, and build deeper, life-long relationships.

Without accountable advocacy and intentional intervention, those with disabilities have some of the least opportunity, most isolation, and disadvantage. Poverty, unemployment, and homelessness are the most prevalent outcome for most.

Parent Programs

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

ABC's of Family Centred Supports

A
Advocate
As a parent, sister, brother, cousin - we have all had to stand up for what’s right, try to be heard and even helped that friend find their voice.

B
Believe
We all need someone to believe in us and for us to believe in something. Whether a dream of being a teacher, to ride a horse, to have a puppy… to to dream you need to believe it’s possible.

C
Complete
With the help of family centred supports, we see the dream become reality. Sometimes the dream doesn’t look like we first thought, but through collaboration, discussion, and having people in our camp, families are able to access what they need and navigate systems. Families are given the tools to carry out what is best for their family member.

Programs for 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

1-1 Support Details

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.

Connections Registry Details

Become a Care Provider

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:

First Aid and CPR certification
Foundational Education — Caregiver Centered Care (Free – provided by Caregiver Centered Care)
Trauma Training Initiative | Alberta Health Services (Free - provided by Recovery Alberta)

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 .

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.

Step Up Group Details

Step-Up Group: May 18, 2023 • High River AM

Step-Up Group: May 18, 2023 • Okotoks PM

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.

Emergency Alert ID Card Details

Programs for Youth

Inclusive Employment

Inclusion Foothill’s inclusive employment programs assist individuals with a disability, vulnerable or at-risk youth, and those experiencing barriers work to find and maintain employment. The programs focus on skill enhancement, coaching, and assisting employers with accommodations. Discover which Inclusive Employment program will support your personal situation.

Inclusive Employment Details

Digital Youth Pocketbook

The go-to resource for youth in Southern Alberta covering topics from A-Z. You'll probably find resources and services you didn't even know you could use.

Grab Your Guide

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.

Nido Qubein

Programs for Kids

Sibshops

Sibshops provides a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and fun environment where brothers and sisters of special needs siblings meet other siblings, enabling them to develop supportive relationships and coaching skills.

With a lot of fun and laughter involved, sibs have the opportunity to talk to other sibs about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with special needs. Quite often, attending Sibshops is the first time a sibling meets others who “get it.”

Those who attend experience a lasting positive effect on how they feel towards their sibling, learn coping strategies for sticky situations, and leave with a better understanding of the services their sibs need.