Parkland Youth Homes

CAREGIVER NETWORK

The Caregiver Network provides care and treatment to young people while they are either temporarily or permanently living apart from their family of origin. Treatment is also extended to the families of these young individuals. Parkland Youth Homes aims to reestablish and strengthen family ties regardless of whether the goal is to provide a permanent alternate home or to prepare a child for reunion with his/her natural family.

The Caregiver Network is a group of families that are interested in making a difference to troubled youth and their families. It is comprised of mature, responsible adults or couples that are committed to the belief that family is the cornerstone of the community. It is directed and supported by a multi-disciplinary clinical support team.

Specifically, the Network sets out to address six areas of a young person's life:

To identify and develop individual and family competencies
To facilitate and enhance regular family experiences
To foster community awareness and involvement
To defuse crisis and mediate life trauma issues
To develop long-term positive peer support
To foster school adjustment, vocational clarity and skill development

The Caregiver Network provides:

Advanced treatment foster care for children and youth
Safe and nurturing home environment
Homes in Central Alberta communities
Ongoing education/training to caregivers
Clinical, Behavioural, and Psycho-Educational Assessments
Family and individual therapy
Respite care and 24-hour crisis support
Short Term Family Focus
Long Term Permanent Care
Psychiatric consultation
Programming compliant with AASCF standards
Access to Parkland Youth Homes School Program, when available
Respectful collaboration with young people, families, case managers, school staff, and other professionals..

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For more information or to make a referral, contact Parkland Youth Homes: (403) 340-8995