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Wellspring Quality Care, Inc. currently operates a residential facility in Region 6 (Greater Edmonton Area). The group care home is licensed to care for up to six male and/or female children and youth from birth to 17 years of age.
Our program is available to youth of both genders from birth to 18 in developing skills to enhance their lives. We will make provisions for youth above 18, with an extension of care, so the move into adulthood is not a cliff. The program is intended to accommodate youth until 18, and considerations are given to those with an extension of care.
Stability and strength-building
A home-like setting for youth who need a stable environment while next steps are being decided.
Life skills and transition to independence
Built for the gap when a youth is leaving care and needs practical skills for independence.
Youth who turn 18 in the program have to exit no later than one day after their 18th birthday, as per Region 6 licensing expectations, unless an extension of care applies as described above.
View pathwayIt is important for youth to have a sense of belonging, and to not feel left out of the community they want to be part of. At the same time, they need to be safe in their environment.
Wellspring Quality Care, Inc. aims to improve the health of families in the community through projects focused on family wellness.
Food is among the primary necessities. A large share of youth do not have enough to eat, and often do not get healthy meals. Wellspring values food security and runs projects so there is food on the table.
Wellspring Quality Care, Inc. believes in respecting diverse cultures and in preserving them. Culture affects youth in many ways, so our projects focus on cultural preservation and awareness.
Wellspring Quality Care, Inc. provides employment opportunities for at-risk youth. Those who have trouble finding jobs because of their past or a lack of skills can gain what they need through projects that include help with job searches, practice interviews, and more.
The Group Care Program, housing six female and/or male children and/or youth, provides a secure and safe living environment that addresses referral issues and the ongoing needs of the persons served.
Youth who need shelter and care for a defined longer period until parents can resume parental responsibility and/or the youth can move to a supported independent living program.
Youth coming directly from abuse, neglect, or another crisis, referred for safety and security until another living arrangement is in place.
Youth who need a transitional placement between homes (waiting for a foster home, a repatriated child, and similar situations).
A youth is not eligible for either On Your Way or On Your Mark when:
Specific programming is provided to the person served and their guardian at intake, and is carried by the Director, Home Supervisor, and front-line staff. The published model is two key workers for six youth, one-to-one support when a placement needs it, and one overnight sleep staff.
Step 1
A CFSA or DFNA worker identifies a possible fit.
Step 2
The worker calls 780-756-5059 or writes to wellspring.groupcare@gmail.com.
Step 3
Wellspring confirms age, pathway (OYW or OYM or other group living), and the ineligibility screen.
Step 4
Intake information is shared with the young person and their guardian.
Step 5
Specific programming is set by the Director, Home Supervisor, and front-line staff.
Step 6
Daily support runs in the home: communication, conflict, peers, family, school, meals, culture.
Step 7
The plan aims at a less intrusive next step: family, foster care, or supported independent living. Emergency and short-term stays end when the next arrangement is ready.