One Mom's Story

"It is sometimes hard for people to understand the reality of being a parent and having no options. My past is checkered with addiction, abuse and mental illness. Now, after a lot of hard work and support from the Crisis Nursery, I am a proud parent to a two-year-old boy.

My son stays at the Nursery when I have an appointment or am overwhelmed and with the help of a Family Coach, I am working though the Nurturing Parenting program. The Crisis Nursery program has given me options that have been life changing for me and my son."

Thank you

It has been a busy Spring at the Children's Cottage Society. It is because of community support that through our various programs families get the help they need and children are safe, cared for, and have fun.

Thank you to every individual, organization, church, service club and donor who has supported children and their families through donations of cash or items, holding events, or even just following us on social media.

Formula Needed at the Crisis Nursery

Infants staying at the Crisis Nursery and Brenda's House family shelter are in need of formula, especially 
powdered Enfamil A+, age 0 to 1 year and liquid formula (all brands) though liquid or powdered formula of any brand are welcome. Please drop off at the Crisis Nursery, 845 McDougall Road NE. Monday through Sunday, preferably between 10am and 6pm. Call 403-233-2273 to ensure staff are available to accept your donation. For additional needed items, see our Spring Wish List.

Wish List

Because of you...

In 2018, through all of the Children's Cottage Society programs, 2,852 children were buffered from the stress of crisis which helped improve their learning and behaviour as well as lead to better physical, emotional, and social wellbeing throughout life.

Help the Crisis Nursery volunteer program win $10,000

The Crisis Nursery volunteer program is in the running to win $10,000 through the Field Law Community Fund program!

The work of the Children's Cottage Society is made possible every day by the work of volunteers, especially at the Crisis Nursery. The Crisis Nursery utilizes approximately 800 volunteers every year to support more than 1,300 children.

Please click on the link and vote today.

Thank you to Clays for the Cottage Sponsors

This June, the Children's Cottage Society will host its 3rd annual Clays for the Cottage event. The event wouldn't be possible without the generous support from our sponsors and community partners. Thank you for all that you do to support children and their families!