Respite Services for
Children 3-17
Respite Services for
Children 3-17

Acceptance. Community. Equality.

A.C.E. Support Services is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered support for children and youth aged 3 to 17 years old. We specialize in both in-home and out-of-home respite care, offering families a much-needed break while ensuring that their loved ones are cared for in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each child and their family, with a focus on building trust, promoting independence, and encouraging personal growth.

Trusted Care Since 2020

Customize Your Care Needs and Goals!

Customizable care plans are a key component in delivering effective and compassionate respite services for children and youth. These individualized plans are tailored to meet the unique needs, strengths, and preferences of each child and their family, ensuring a supportive and meaningful experience.

One of the primary benefits of customizable care plans is that they promote person-centered care. By involving families and youth in the planning process, services can reflect cultural values, communication styles, and specific developmental or behavioral needs. This collaborative approach builds trust and strengthens relationships between families and respite providers.

Custom care plans also support consistency and continuity, especially for children with complex needs. When staff follow a plan that reflects the child’s daily routines, coping strategies, and interests, it reduces anxiety and enhances comfort and engagement during respite stays.

For families, customizable care plans offer peace of mind and relief, knowing their child is understood and supported in a way that aligns with their home environment. This empowers caregivers to take meaningful breaks, knowing their loved one is receiving high-quality, individualized care.

Ultimately, customizable care plans enhance the effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction of respite services, contributing to better outcomes for children, youth, and their families.

Care for Kids

Specialized care

Flexible Hours

Respite care when you need it

Accessibility for All

Whether you’re a parent, guardian caregiver or part of a casework team looking for reliable resources and care solutions, we are here to support your unique needs.

Our trained and compassionate team provides personal care services designed to support individuals with dignity while promoting independence.

We support individuals in staying active and engaged within their community. Our team provides assistance with attending appointments, participating in social or recreational activities, running errands, and accessing local resources

Our Core Services Include:

We understand that caring for a loved one can be overwhelming. Our respite care services provide you with the peace of mind you need, knowing your family member is in safe, capable hands.

  • In-Home & Out-of-Home Respite Care
    Flexible respite options tailored to your family’s needs—whether care is provided in the child’s home or a supportive out-of-home setting.
  • Personal Care
    Compassionate assistance with daily living activities such as hygiene, feeding, dressing, and mobility, delivered with dignity and respect.
  • Community Aid
    Support for children and youth to participate safely and confidently in community activities, events, and social programs—encouraging inclusion and skill development.
  • Personalized Support Plans
  • Before and After School Care
  • Extraordinary Child Care:
    In Alberta, the FSCD program defines “extraordinary child care” as the exceptional supervision, personal care, and support needs of a child with a disability that go beyond typical parental responsibilities and are required to ensure the child’s safety, participation, and development.

Funding Partnerships:

A.C.E. Support Services works directly with funding bodies including:

  • Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
  • Alberta Health Services (AHS)
  • DFNA Approved Supports
  • Privatized Care Options

Our team is experienced in navigating funding processes and collaborating with caseworkers to ensure services align with individual care plans and funding agreements. At A.C.E. Support Services, our mission is to provide compassionate, consistent care that supports the well-being of both children and their families. Whether you’re looking for regular respite, specialized care, or community-based support, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Features

In-Home Respite Services

In-home respite care provides temporary relief to primary caregivers by sending a trained professional or volunteer to the person’s home. The goal is to allow the caregiver time to rest, attend to personal matters, or simply take a break, while ensuring the individual receives proper care.

Familiar environment

Care is delivered in the person’s own home, minimizing disruption and anxiety.

Customizable care

We’ll schedule a quick phone or in-person consultation to understand your loved ones personalized care needs and match them with the right caregiver.

Personalized attention

One-on-one care tailored to the individual’s routines, preferences, and medical needs.

Available Services

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, eating, toileting
  • Medication reminders or administration (depending on qualifications)
  • Companionship and supervision
  • Light housekeeping or meal prep
  • Before and after school care
  • Transitions to independence
  • Extraordinary Child Care
  • Community Inclusion, Integration and Equality Efforts
  • Personalize Support Plans

Trusted Care Since 2020

Out of Home Respite

Out-of-home respite is a type of short-term, temporary care provided to children with special needs, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities outside of their primary residence. The goal is to offer relief to caregivers while providing the child with safe, supervised, and enriching experiences in the community.

When based around community integration, out-of-home respite involves taking the child into public settings like community events, recreation centers, parks, or other structured environments. These outings offer the child social engagement, skill development, and recreational opportunities in a supervised setting.

Recreation Center Visits

  • Taking the child to a local rec center to swim, play basketball, or participate in supervised youth programs.
  • Engaging in structured classes like art, music, or martial arts.

Museums and Educational Outings

  • Visiting a children’s museum or science center with interactive exhibits.
  • Participating in educational workshops or guided tours.

Youth Group or Club Activities

  • Youth Group or Club Activities
  • Attending a supervised social group for children with similar needs.

Community Events

  • Attending a town fair, local concert, or seasonal festival with the child.
  • Going to free public events like movie nights in the park or library story hours.

Sports and Physical Activity

  • Enrolling the child in a community sports league or attending practice with support.
  • Going to a skating rink, bowling alley, or trampoline park with supervision.

Public Parks and Playgrounds

  • Supervised playtime at a local park.
  • Guided nature walks, picnics, or participation in park-sponsored children’s programs.

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Testimonials

Here’s What Families and Clients Say About Their Experience

Michael R.,
Michael R.,Elderly Client
“I feel safe and cared for every day. Pinay Nurses staff are like family now—they help me with everything and always brighten my mornings.”
Michael R.,
Michael R.,Elderly Client
“I feel safe and cared for every day. Pinay Nurses staff are like family now—they help me with everything and always brighten my mornings.”
Michael R.,
Michael R.,Elderly Client
“I feel safe and cared for every day. Pinay Nurses staff are like family now—they help me with everything and always brighten my mornings.”

Benefits and Goals

  • Gives caregivers a break from full-time care responsibilities.
  • Allows the child to develop social, behavioral, and recreational skills in natural settings.
  • Encourages community inclusion and interaction with peers.
  • Helps the child/youth build independence and try new activities under supervision.
  • Peace of mind with qualified Caregivers from your community .

Children/Youth Respite Services Submission Form