Wellspring Quality Care currently operates a residential facility located in region 6 (Greater Edmonton Area). The residential group care home is licensed to care for up to six male and/or female children and youth ages birth to seventeen (17) years of age.
On Your Way Program (OYW)
Wellspring Quality Care provides a home-like setting for youth requiring a stable environment while they are in the process of determining the next steps in its On Your Way program.
OYW Program Eligibility (stability and strength-building emphasis)
- 13-17 years of age
- Males and Females
- Referred by a Designated First Nation Authority (DFNA) and/or a Child and Family Service Authority (CFSA)
On Your Mark Program (OYM)
Recognizing the gap in service for youth transitioning out of care and into independence. The On Your Mark program is a life skills program designed to transition youth out of care.
OYM Program Eligibility (Life skills and transition to independence emphasis)
- 16-18 years of age
- Males and Females
- Youth who turned 18 in the program have to exit no later than 1 day after their 18th birthday as per Region
- 6 licensing expectations.
Wellspring Quality Care staff Model
- 2 key worker staff to 6 youth (2:6)
- Wellspring Quality Care does and will provide 1 to 1 (1:1) support to youth on a case-by-case basis
- 1 overnight sleep staff
Ineligibility for Either Program
- Youth cannot have a history of violence and/or history of sexual perpetration.
- Youth with an active and all-consuming addiction may be denied entry if they pose risk to peers and/or staff
- Youth cannot have a significant physical impairment(s) due to inaccessibility of program accommodation (not
- wheelchair accessible)
Our projects are also focused on the following:
- Community & Safety
- Culture
- Family Wellness
- Employment
- Food Security
- Group Living Program
Our program is available to youth of both genders who are between 0 and 18 years of age in developing skills to enhance their lives. Our organization will make provisions for youth above the age of 18 years (with an extension of care) in order to ensure a seamless transition to adulthood. Youth are eligible for placement for the following reasons:
- Long Term Care
Youth requiring shelter and care for a specific long period of time until parents can resume parental responsibility and/or transition to a Supported Independent Living program. - Emergency Care
Youth directly from abuse, neglect or other crisis situations may be referred to the program for safety and security until alternate living arrangements are established. - Short Term Care
Youth requiring a transitional placement between one home to another (awaiting placement in a foster home, repatriated child, etc.).
Our program is intended to accommodate youth until the age of 18 years and considerations are given to those with an extension of care.