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GRIT Programs
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Provides services to support learning, development and participation for preschool-aged children with
disabilities and their families for up to three years.
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Early Childhood Services
Provides more intensive services for preschool-aged children with disabilities and their families who
require additional support.
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Family Support for Children with Disabilities
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Support occurs anywhere children play, learn and grow. Our traveling teams provide individualized programming to promote meaningful participation in everyday life — from the home to the pool to childcare centers and everywhere in between (including preschool and kindergarten).
GRIT uses a Primary Service Provider (PSP) Approach. We work alongside GRIT families and community partners to guide and support the knowledge and skills needed to include children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
*Early Childhood Services by GRIT are funded by Alberta
Education, through Program Unit Funding (PUF)
Applications can also be submitted by fax 780-455-1806
Early Childhood Services by GRIT provides children with disabilities and their families access to services to support learning, development and participation for up to three years.
Support occurs anywhere children play, learn and grow. Our traveling teams provide individualized programming to promote meaningful participation in everyday life — from the home to the pool to childcare centers and everywhere in between (including preschool and kindergarten).
GRIT uses a Primary Service Provider (PSP) Approach. We work alongside GRIT families and community partners to guide and support the knowledge and skills needed to include children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Early Childhood Services by GRIT provides children with disabilities and their families access to services to support learning, development and participation for up to three years.
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*FSCD by GRIT is funded by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) by GRIT provides children with severe disabilities and their families access to intensive services to support learning, development and participation
The Program introduces new strategies in everyday family routines to promote their child’s development and participation including feeding, sleeping, communication, behavior, and more.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities is provided as needed to children as young as two years of age before they access Early Childhood Services by GRIT. Programs may include transition into their grade one year.