Calgary SCOPE Society

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.

Chelsea Wetherup
Program Coordinator
Email: chelseaw@calgaryscope.org

Agency Website: www.calgaryscope.org/

Agency Phone: (403) 717-7697

Email: chelseaw@calgaryscope.org