Respite Care Connection (RCC)
About Us
Respite Care Connection (RCC) offers fee-for-service respite for families caring for 6- to 17-year-old children and youth with behavior and social challenges (ADHD, FASD, Autism, ODD, etc.) through community-based activities aligning with group interests and developmental needs. Learn more here.
Funded / Accessed by: Region 3 Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority
What is Respite Care?
Respite Care is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with behavior and social challenges. It provides families a break from parenting and at the same time allows the children to participate in positive, developmentally appropriate, interest-based activities.
Referral Process
The Respite Care Connection program can be accessed by…
- Individuals,
- Community Supports,
- Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Children Services referrals.
For more information, or to register for one of the programs, email RespiteCare@enivros.org or call 403. 295.2943 x234.
Programs and Activities
1:1 Respite Care
September 21 to December 11, 2020
We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has created new stresses for children, youth and their caregivers, including restrictions on group activities. The 1:1 Respite Care program aims to provide caregivers with a free, well-deserved break and children and youth with safe and fun recreational opportunities.
The program provides, at no cost to caregivers, weekly two-hour recreation sessions outside the home to all children between the ages of 6 and 17 in the household, including children and youth with complex needs and developmental disabilities. Individualized programming is based on the interests, abilities, strengths and needs of the children and youth. The program begins September 21 and runs to December 11, 2020.
Referral Process
For more information and to register your child, contact Michelle Johnston, Program Supervisor, at mjohnston@enviros.org or 403.836.0092.
Weekend Warriors
Saturdays, Sept-June, ages 6-11 years
Children have the opportunity to participate in activities such as kids theatre, art projects, trampoline parks, bowling, swimming, clubhouse parties, and much more around the city. Children are informally learning skills to help them in a group setting such as friendship skills, sharing, patience, and appreciation. Learn more here.
This program is on hold due to COVID-19. For more information on the program, download one of the brochures below, email RespiteCare@enivros.org or call 403. 295.2943 x234.
ConneXions
Sundays, Sept-June
A specialized group for youth (ages 12-16) with complex needs (including ADHD, FASD, Asperger’s, ODD, etc.). This group specializes in strengthening self-esteem, skill development and socialization skills. Learn more here.
This program is on hold due to COVID-19. For more information on the program, download one of the brochures below, email RespiteCare@enivros.org or call 403. 295.2943 x234.
Summer Camps
July & August
Our summer programming is intentionally designed for children and youth (aged 6-17) with complex needs to strengthen self esteem, skill development and socialization skills. To accommodate COVID-19 precautions, will have revised our summer camp format. For more information on the revised programming and to register your child, email RespiteCare@enivros.org or call 403. 295.2943 x234.