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Respite Care
Short-term care that gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to rest, attend appointments, work, manage personal responsibilities or recharge.
Our services
Flexible support designed around the child, the family and the moment.
Tender Care may provide individualized respite and childcare support based on each family’s needs, staff availability and the requirements that apply in Alberta.
Service portfolio
Nine areas of support, one family-centred approach.
Each service is discussed individually so expectations, routines, scheduling and care needs are clear before support begins.
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In-Home Child Support
Care and supervision for children in their familiar home environment, guided by routines and expectations discussed with the family.
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Evening & Weekend Support
Flexible care options for families who require support outside regular daytime hours, subject to availability.
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After-School Support
Supervision, routines, play and age-appropriate activities after school.
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School Break & Holiday Support
Childcare and recreational support during school holidays and breaks.
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Play & Recreation
Arts and crafts, sensory play, outdoor activities, reading, music and structured or unstructured play.
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Community Support
Support for children to participate in appropriate community and recreational activities when agreed upon with the family.
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Individualized Support
Care plans shaped around the child’s interests, routines, strengths, abilities and family expectations.
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Family Communication
Regular communication with parents and caregivers about the child’s activities, experiences and important information.
A service is more than a time slot
Good respite support starts with understanding how the child experiences the world.
Before care begins, families can share routines, comfort items, favourite activities, dietary needs, allergies, communication preferences and developmental, behavioural or sensory considerations that may be relevant.
Routines
What a typical day looks like and what transitions may need support.
Interests
Activities, play, music, books or other things the child enjoys.
Comfort
What helps the child feel secure, calm and understood.
Expectations
What the parent or caregiver wants the child to experience during care.
Possible activities
Care can include meaningful, age-appropriate experiences.
Activities are discussed with the family and should fit the child, the setting and the agreed care arrangement.
Arts & crafts
Simple creative activities that support expression, enjoyment and participation.
Sensory play
Appropriate sensory activities based on the child’s preferences and needs.
Outdoor activities
Age-appropriate outdoor play when suitable and agreed with the family.
Reading & music
Calm activities that can support comfort, connection and enjoyment.
Structured play
Planned activities that offer guidance, routine and opportunities to participate.
Unstructured play
Space for child-led play, interests and age-appropriate independence.
Individualized support
Care plans should reflect the child, not force the child into a standard template.
Tender Care’s service approach considers interests, routines, strengths, abilities and family expectations so care can be more consistent and meaningful.
Family communication
Parents and caregivers remain part of the care experience.
Relevant updates can help families understand what the child did, how the experience went and whether anything important should be discussed before the next period of care.
Service scope
Specialized support requires the right safeguards.
Some services may involve additional risk, qualifications, permissions or regulatory responsibilities.
Personal care
Personal care should only be offered when the appropriate training, permissions, insurance and any applicable regulatory requirements are in place.
Transportation
Transportation should only be provided when appropriate authorization, insurance, safety arrangements and any applicable requirements are in place.
Medication
Medication-related support should only be offered with the appropriate training, permissions, procedures and safeguards.
Complex medical needs
Children with complex medical needs should only be supported where Tender Care is appropriately trained, equipped, insured and permitted to provide the required care.
Other specialized supports
Families should discuss specialized needs in advance so suitability can be considered before care is scheduled.
Discuss your family’s needs
The right service starts with the right conversation.
Call Tender Care to discuss the type of support you are looking for, preferred schedule and any important care considerations.