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Child & Youth Group Living
Safe, stable and nurturing residential care with predictable routines, meaningful relationships and individualized support.
Sacred Circle Child & Family Services Inc.
A Safe Home.
A Stronger Circle.
Brighter Futures.
Safe, culturally grounded and trauma-informed care for children and youth who need stability, belonging and support.
Home-like & nurturing care
Culture, identity & belonging
Individualized support & planning
Welcome to Sacred Circle
No child, youth or family stands alone.
Sacred Circle provides home-like, trauma-informed services that nurture identity, belonging, connection and healing.
Our vision is for every child, youth and family to be surrounded by a strong circle that protects identity, strengthens cultural connection and supports belonging and healing.
We work alongside families, Nations, caseworkers and community partners to create a stable environment where young people can build confidence and hope for the future.
Who we serve & what we offer
Support that meets children where they are.
Our brochure describes services for children and youth ages 0–18 referred by authorized children's services agencies.
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Emergency & Respite Care
Consideration of emergency and respite referrals based on the child's needs, suitability and available capacity.
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Family Support & Reunification
Family engagement, relationship-building and transition planning toward reunification or another suitable living arrangement.
All placements are subject to assessment, licensing conditions, and availability.
Our care philosophy
Culturally grounded, whole-person care.
We recognize that well-being can be connected to family, community, culture, spirituality, land, language and important relationships.
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Culture & Identity
Respect for each child's identity and community, with opportunities for connections to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, language, traditions and cultural supports where appropriate.
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Safety & Healing
Trauma-informed, person-centred care that honours dignity, voice, choice and individual strengths.
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Growth & Connection
Support for emotional regulation, communication, education, life skills, healthy relationships and transitions.
Physical well-beingEmotional well-beingMental well-beingSpiritual well-beingRelational well-beingCultural well-being
Where appropriate and culturally relevant, frameworks such as the Medicine Wheel and Circle of Courage may inform our approach.
A home away from home
A place to feel safe, settled and supported.
Our Edmonton residence is located in a quiet residential setting, with a backyard where children can play and space for everyday family-style living.
- Safety, structure and predictable daily routines
- Privacy, dignity and personal space
- Support for school, appointments and daily activities
- Opportunities to build life skills and confidence
- Connection to family, community and important relationships
Our goal
To help children and youth stabilize, strengthen relationships, build life skills and move toward family reunification or another less intensive, successful living arrangement.
Collaborative case planning
We work with the child or youth, their caseworker, family and community representatives to develop responsive plans and review progress.
Referrals & partnerships
Let's strengthen the circle together.
We welcome conversations with Designated First Nations Agencies (DFNAs), Alberta Child and Family Services, and other authorized children's services authorities about referrals, emergency or respite needs, and culturally responsive placement planning.
Contact our team to discuss a potential placement, program fit and current availability.
Careers at Sacred Circle
Make a meaningful difference.
We value compassionate, reliable team members who are committed to children's safety, dignity, cultural identity and well-being.
If you are interested in opportunities with Sacred Circle, please contact us with your resume and relevant qualifications. We will advise on current vacancies and screening requirements.
Email About CareersWhat matters to us
- Respectful, relationship-centred care
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Teamwork and reliable communication
- Cultural humility and willingness to learn
- Commitment to safe, supportive environments
Get in touch
We welcome your inquiry.
How can we help?
Whether you're reaching out about placement, partnership, or joining our team, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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