Community Respite

Need Help? 
Call our 24/7 Crisis Line: 403-233-CARE (2273)

HISTORY

Since 1997 the Community Respite program has been offering parents of children aged newborn to 12 years a range of short, temporary services.

CALL WHEN YOU ARE

• Feeling so stressed that parenting feels impossible.
• Overwhelmed by the challenges that twins, triplets or premature infants bring.
• Feeling too sick to care for your child.
• Feeling isolated, tired, sad and overwhelmed.

The reasons why parents reach out to us for help are many and varied. We encourage you to call when you are experiencing a concern to see how we may help you.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU CALL

In-Home Infant Respite Program:

• A Respite Worker will come to your home and they will care for your infant (under six months of age) while you rest and take time to care for yourself.
• Information and referrals to community resources.

Volunteer Daycare Program:

• The Children's Cottage Society coordinates daytime child care at licensed, high-quality centres throughout Calgary on your behalf at no charge. Space is offered based on availability. Single day-use only. This program is subject to availability and daycare space.

Child Care Respite Program:

• Coordinated short-term placements in quality child care settings are available to families in transition or at risk.

HOW CAN I ACCESS THESE SERVICES?

Call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 403.233.CARE (2273) and one of our Family Support Workers will be happy to speak to you and guide you through the admission process.