We’re proud of where we’ve been, and are even more proud of where we’re headed. We appreciate you letting us tell you about it.
F & H Child Care Services Ltd. was founded in 1975 in Red Deer, Alberta, by Hank Hubert and Ron Foss. They very quickly noticed the lack of options for children and youth in need of care in the Central Alberta area, with most options being in Edmonton or Calgary. The search was on for a facility to house their first treatment center.
The task was not an easy one as both the City and County of Red Deer were reluctant to approve zoning for a youth group home. The perception was there was no need for a facility of that nature because there were insufficient children in need of such services. After a few failed attempts to establish both a need and a facility, Hank and Ron acquired an acreage just off Highway 11A west of Red Deer and located in the County of Lacombe. The Big Valley Boys Ranch became the first Youth Treatment Centre in Central Alberta. It was to become the first of many successful ventures initiated by Hank and Ron’s F & H Child Care Services Ltd.
Over the years the company has grown into an industry leader in the provision of quality care. Included in the company’s repertoire of successful ventures are:
In 1994, the name of the company changed to Heritage Family Services, and Hank’s son Justin Hubert joined the fold, becoming the CEO in 2001. In keeping with the philosophy of keeping children and youth in care close to their home community, the company has expanded to include facilities in Rocky Mountain House, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin, amongst other places.
Throughout its history, Heritage Family Services has looked to experts in the field to orient them to the best way to care for children. They started aligning therapeutic services around teaching of attachment theory and relationship-based care. They teach self-regulation methods, and work on healing past trauma.
Heritage Family Services currently employs many caring and compassionate people, from all different walks of life, who all have the common goal of creating a safe and welcoming place for the children and youth in our care.
We’re proud to employ a relationship-based care model, and to be one of the first care facilities to create group homes for sets of siblings.
With 200+ team members and growing, Heritage Family Services hopes to continue to grow their team, placing the right people in the right places, at the right time that allows them to flourish.
Heritage will continue to pay particular attention to children and youth’s culture of origin, and place emphasis on what that child’s family and community would want them to learn.
One of the ways that Heritage Family Services hopes to serve their Indigenous Elders is by facilitating the creation of a non-profit, the Interconnect Housing Foundation.
HFS will continue to serve children’s services in Central Alberta with trauma-informed care.
We have a great, well-rounded team that supports each other, as well as the kids and youth in our care.
The OnePerson Paradigm, our philosophy, is rooted in respect, empathy, and understanding. We prioritize the individual needs and well-being of every child, team member, partner and caregiver in our community by creating a safe and caring environment for all.
For more than 40 years, Heritage Family Services has been helping children, youth and families in Central Alberta. Our growth and impact demonstrate our dedication to positively impacting our community.
We firmly uphold the recommendations put forth by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We recognize the importance of these recommendations in respecting and honouring the history, culture, and rights of Indigenous People.
