About Us
The Gateways program provides service coordination to families raising children with developmental disabilities from 0 to 18 years old. It supports families that are facing barriers to accessing services by helping them connect to resources available in the community. Barriers can include but are not limited to multiple children with disabilities, mental health challenges, new to Canada or Calgary or having a child recently diagnosed with a disability. Family Support Coordinators will work collaboratively with families to identify goals and teach families how to advocate for their children’s needs.
The Gateways program also supports families in transitioning in their children with a development disability to adult services. This includes assisting with applications, future planning and ensuring the child has supports in place when they turn 18 years old.
To be eligible for the Gateways Program the child needs to have a confirmed diagnosis and must be eligible for Family Support for Children with Disabilities Funding. The program is funded by Family Support for Children Disabilities (FSCD) Calgary Region Child and Family Services.
Families can self refer to the program or professionals can refer to the program on the family’s behalf.
Locations Served: Calgary Ages Served: 0-18 years Areas of Service: Transition to Adulthood Services and Supports; Community Inclusion and Recreation Resources and Options; and Resources and Information Supports/Programs Offered: - Gateways provides service coordination to families raising children with developmental disabilities. - Helps to connect families to appropriate programs and resources available in the community. - Provides support with understanding their child's FSCD contract, and how to access services available. - Helps parents/guardians with gaining knowledge about available programming and how to advocate for their child. |
Meet Our Team
Chelsea Wetherup
Program Coordinator
Email: chelseaw@calgaryscope.org
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Connect With Us
Agency Website: www.calgaryscope.org/
Agency Phone: (403) 717-7697
Email: chelseaw@calgaryscope.org