Aboriginal Head Start Edmonton · Treaty 6

For Families

Enrollment & family supports

Our enrollment process is designed to be welcoming, supportive and relationship-based. Every child and family brings unique strengths, experiences and needs — this process helps us get to know your child and make sure the right supports are in place.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Expression of Interest

    Families contact us by phone or complete the online form to join the waitlist. When space becomes available, we will reach out with next steps.

  2. Connection Circle — Developmental Observation

    Families are invited to a welcoming play-based session. Children explore through play while our team observes strengths, communication and interactions. Caregivers complete Part A of the enrollment package.

  3. Follow-up & next steps

    After the session we connect with families to discuss next steps. This may include moving forward to a home visit, or connecting families to additional supports.

  4. Home visit

    Families meet with a Family Support Worker to build connection, complete Part B forms, discuss family goals and routines, and learn about program supports.

  5. Program orientation

    Families attend an information session covering program expectations, daily routines and important policies. You will receive a welcome package with details about your child’s site and team.

  6. First day of program

    Your child’s start date is shared in the acceptance letter. Our team works alongside families to support a smooth and positive transition.

Our approach

Respect, belonging and partnership

We believe families are the experts on their children, and we value working together to support each child’s growth and success. We use a strength-based, non-judgmental lens that recognizes the gifts, abilities and potential of every child and family.

We are committed to cultural safety and to honouring Indigenous ways of knowing, being and belonging — creating a space where children feel safe, connected and valued, and where families feel welcomed, respected and supported every step of the way.

Wanting to apply?

We would love to welcome your child and family into our program community. Applications are open for the upcoming program year.

The application takes about 10–15 minutes. Please have your child’s identification document ready — a birth certificate, delegation or Status Card.

📅 Intakes close December 1st every school term. Forms submitted after the deadline are automatically added to the next school term.

Fill out the application form Call 780-640-9799

Questions or need help completing the application? Contact our Family Support Manager, Nina Lawrence, at nlawrence@amiskwaciy.ca.

Application form

Join our waitlist

This expression of interest is Step 1 of our enrollment process. When space becomes available, our team will reach out with next steps.

How we handle your information. What you enter here is sent only to Aboriginal Head Start staff and is used to contact you about enrolment. We do not sell or share it, and we do not use it for advertising. You can ask us to correct or delete your family’s information at any time by calling 780-640-9799 or emailing info@amiskwaciy.ca.

📅 Intakes close December 1st — later submissions roll to the next school term.

Community resources for families

Support beyond our program

Trusted community organizations that support families across Edmonton and Alberta.