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(Updated August 26, 2019) Back-to-School for Our Youth Clients. Clients in our youth group homes have thoroughly enjoyed their summer break. With the new school season right around the corner, we are starting to prepare our clients for the upcoming shift in routine. Those with developmental disabilities tend to thrive with routine, so the beginning...

We have over 30 group homes found throughout some of Edmonton’s best neighbourhoods. Our Youth Residential Care Program is for individuals under 17.  Communication We focus on building relationships with our clients and their families that are founded on complete trust and transparency. From the very first phone call we have with you, we are there to...

Finding Fitness in the City Summer is the perfect time to kick off new, healthy-living routines. There are endless options to get your loved one moving, from games in the park to enjoying the day at a festival. For those with developmental disabilities, shifting out of unhealthy habits can be exceptionally difficult; it is largely up...

It’s National Health and Fitness Day 🏋️ We all know that prioritizing and maintaining personal health is important; living a healthy lifestyle provides a myriad of psychological and physical benefits. This is true for everyone regardless of age or ability. For those with a developmental disability, there are some added factors that make health and...

Partnering to Make a Difference Liberty provides security, automation, and energy management solutions to residential, commercial and health care customers across Canada. Over the course of the last couple years, Liberty’s Edmonton office has employed 3 individuals with developmental disabilities who are part of our Framework for Life Program. Liberty became an Employer Partner after installing the...

This week is career week in Alberta. On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting a press conference announcing the Government of Alberta’s $15 million expansion of the Transition to Employment Services program! (Listen to the recording of the announcement on SoundCloud) These programs are intended for people who are currently unemployed and require help to...

Dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life Social workers play an essential role. They are professionals that are focused on the individual and are dedicated to supporting and advocating for them in any way possible. You can find social workers working within government agencies, family services agencies, children’s aid agencies, general and psychiatric hospitals, school boards, and correctional institutions, to name...

Making the decision to place your loved one in a group home is a big step. At Entrust, we understand the weight of this decision on both you and your loved one and do everything we can to be transparent, supportive, and compassionate.  Transitioning to a residential care program is stressful. For clients in particular, transitioning to a residential care...

Inclusion, Community, and Heritage Having a sense of belonging is important for everyone; this is why we are focused on bridging the gap between our clients and their communities. For our Indigenous clients in particular, a connection to community also means a connection to their heritage and identity. We are truly grateful for the amazing organizations that make indigenous programming...

Selecting Your Caregiver Going through the process of finding an appropriate disability services agency to become a support and caregiver for your child is not easy. It’s hard to imagine how anyone would be able to provide the attention, compassion, and understanding that your child deserves. But sometimes, a helping hand is needed. It isn’t a decision that...