Who Is Kids Kottage?

"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." - Ryunosuke Satoro

Since 1995, Kids Kottage Foundation has offered crisis prevention and early intervention services in Edmonton and area, providing safety for infants and children while supporting the resilience of families. When families face overwhelming stress due to circumstances like job loss, homelessness, the impacts of poverty, mental or physical health challenges, abuse, or other difficult situations, children often become unseen victims.

Kids Kottage operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring children’s basic needs are met while connecting their caregivers with the resources they need.

OUR MISSION:

To provide stability, shelter and care for children in times of crisis.

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Three main programs form the core of Kids Kottage Foundation services including:

  • 24-hour crisis line

  • Overnight temporary care for children ages 0-10 years old

  • Family crisis support for caregivers in need

The Kottage fills the gap in a family’s support system. We care for the children while adults are connected to the resources they need to strengthen their capacity and prevent the family from falling further into crisis.

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Noteable Facts About

Kids Kottage:

  • Kids Kottage has been in operation since 1995.

  • Our Sunbeam Kottage has capacity for 12 beds dedicated to overnight safe shelter and care for children ages 0-10 years old.

  • The 'crisis nursery' operating model is the only one of its kind in Edmonton and area.

  • We serve the most young and vulnerable - 39% of the children we shelter are 0-3 years old.

  • In 2025-26, Kids Kottage sheltered 766 children and provided resources, support and referrals to hundreds of families in our community.

Real Lives. Real Impact.

Since 1995, Kids Kottage has been part of our community, and in the past year alone we have....

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crisis calls last year
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children last year
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safe sleeps last year
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Ages of Children Admitted for Care 2025/26

Strengthening Care Through Specialized Support

98%

of caregivers surveyed said their child received safe and appropriate care during their stay

97%

of caregivers surveyed said Kids Kottage helped them work toward their goals

Care by the Numbers

The Work of Kids Kottage in our Community (2025-26)

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