SUPPORT FOR
FAMILIES
We are dedicated to providing tailored services that foster learning, development, and participation, ensuring that children have the resources they need to thrive in everyday life.
From home to child care centers to kindergartens—and beyond—our travelling teams provide individualized programming to support your child’s growth in all environments.
Early Childhood Services
Our Early Childhood Services (ECS) program supports learning, development and participation for preschool-aged children with disabilities and their families for up to three years.
Support occurs anywhere children play, learn, and grow. Our traveling teams provide individualized programming to promote meaningful participation in everyday life—from the home to the pool to childcare centers and everywhere in between (including preschool and kindergarten).
We also offer Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) for children and families that are enrolled in our ECS program. This means that Alberta families have one provider for services, and the ECS providers work collaboratively with our FSCD team.
RESOURCES TO GET YOU STARTED
Early Childhood Services LEARNING SERIES
Our learning series within the Early Childhood Services Program is a welcoming environment where parents, community partners and GRIT staff can gather to share knowledge and gain insight.
In-person sessions take place every month and follow a school calendar year: from October to March. Sessions are drop-in; no registration is needed for enrolled families.
EVENTS
Family2Family (in person)
Family2Family is our weekly peer support group for families enrolled in Early Childhood Services.
Every Wednesday, from September to March
9:30am - 11am
In person, 12852 141 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Free
Family2Family (online)
Family2Family is our weekly peer support group for families enrolled in Early Childhood Services.
Every Wednesday, from September to March
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Via Zoom
Free
Year-End Gathering
Celebrate the end of the 2024-2025 school year with other families in the Early Childhood Services program.
Date TBA
Time TBA
In person
Free