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Respite Care
Short-term support that gives caregivers time to rest, work, attend appointments or recharge.
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Tender Care Respite Services
Care that honours the child.
Care that honours the child.
Support that strengthens the family.
Compassionate, safe and individualized respite support for children and families in Edmonton, Alberta.
Respite with purpose
Support for the whole family, built around the individual child.
Respite care gives parents and caregivers meaningful time to rest, attend appointments, work, manage responsibilities or recharge while their child receives attentive support.
Tender Care begins by understanding the child’s routines, interests, strengths, comfort needs, communication style and family expectations. That information helps shape support that feels familiar, respectful and useful.
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Our services
Flexible respite and child support for real family life.
Every arrangement is discussed with the family and depends on availability, suitability and applicable Alberta requirements.
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In-Home Child Support
Care and supervision in the child’s familiar home environment, guided by routines and family expectations.
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Evening & Weekend Support
Flexible support outside regular daytime hours, subject to availability.
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Play & Recreation
Arts, sensory play, reading, music, outdoor activity and structured or unstructured play.
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Community Support
Support for appropriate community and recreational participation agreed with the family.
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Family Communication
Regular communication about activities, experiences and important information related to care.
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Every child deserves to feel safe, respected and included.
Tender Care welcomes families from diverse backgrounds and can discuss support for children who benefit from individualized attention, structured activities or additional developmental, social or physical support where the service is appropriately equipped and qualified.
- Support built around strengths, routines and preferences.
- Age-appropriate participation and meaningful activities.
- Clear communication with parents and caregivers.
- Respect for culture, ability and individual difference.
Meaningful activities
Care can be active, creative, social or calm.
Activities should fit the child, the environment and the agreed care plan—not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
How care begins
A clear path from first conversation to ongoing support.
Good respite starts with listening before scheduling.
Connect
Tell us what kind of support your family is looking for.
Understand
Share routines, interests, comfort needs and important considerations.
Plan
Agree on expectations, schedule and family preferences.
Support
Care is delivered with compassion, dignity and attentiveness.
Communicate
Parents and caregivers receive relevant updates about the experience.
Our mission
Compassionate care with dignity at the centre.
To provide compassionate, safe and reliable respite care that supports children and families while promoting each child’s dignity, independence, development and well-being.
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Helpful information
Questions families often ask before scheduling.
For family-specific questions, contact Tender Care directly.
Can care be arranged for evenings or weekends?
Evening and weekend support is among the service options and is arranged according to availability.
How much cancellation notice is requested?
Families are asked to provide at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible. Less notice may be subject to a fee as outlined in the family service agreement.
Can Tender Care support additional developmental, social or physical needs?
This can be discussed with the family. Support should only be provided where Tender Care is appropriately equipped, qualified and permitted to provide the requested service.
What about medication, transportation or complex medical needs?
These services should only be offered when the appropriate training, insurance, permissions and regulatory requirements are in place.