What McMan does

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization (Charitable Registration No. 119035947RR0001) founded on November 15, 1975, in Edmonton by four Grant MacEwan College graduates. Headquartered at 11016 127 Street NW in Edmonton with a distributed network of offices across Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Edson, Whitecourt, and additional Edmonton sites, McMan operates as one of several regional McMan entities in Alberta (others include McMan Central, McMan Calgary, and McMan South, which appear to be independent regional organizations rather than subsidiaries). The organization delivers community-based social services to approximately 2,000 individuals and families annually across three program divisions: Services for Children and Youth (Foster Care, Group Care, Supported Independent Living for ages 16-22); Services for Adults with Disabilities (Independent Living with Supports, Shared Living, Support Home, Specialized Supports for Independence, Supported Community Access Network, and the North East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network); and Services for Families (Family Support and Respite, Family Intervention). All services are grounded in the evidence-based CARE (Children And Residential Experiences) model and delivered under CARF International Accreditation.

McMan's revenue model is dominated by government funding, with primary payers being the Alberta Ministry of Children's Services and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), whose professional referrals channel clients into McMan programs. A secondary, smaller revenue stream consists of individual donations (tax-receipted at $25 or more) and the internally funded Dare to Dream Grant Program, established in 2007 and supported by McMan staff and board members. The organization is governed by an Edmonton and North Regional Board of Directors (President: Denise Harwardt; Executive Director: Chris Simonson) and holds membership in the ALIGN Association of Community Services and Alberta Council of Disability Services. Marketing channels are limited to a Wix-hosted website, Instagram and Facebook accounts oriented to foster parent recruitment, and Indeed job postings — there is no mobile app, public API, or proprietary technology product. Strategic positioning emphasizes 50 years of continuous service, relationship-based care in non-institutional settings, and reconciliation with Indigenous communities across Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 territories.

Name

McMan

Legal name

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

Website

https://mcman.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association is a not-for-profit social services agency headquartered in Edmonton that delivers foster care, disability services, youth transition programs, and family support across Edmonton and Northern Alberta, funded primarily by provincial government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: McMan receives government funding to provide social services including foster care, disability services, and family support programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: McMan accepts donations from individuals and organizations. Donations of $25 or more are eligible for tax receipts. The organization also has a Dare to Dream Fund supported by staff and board members.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McMan is a not-for-profit social service agency delivering a comprehensive range of community-based programs across Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Its core offerings include foster care, group care, supported independent living for transitioning youth, family support and intervention, and a portfolio of disability services (independent living, shared/assisted living, support homes, community access, FASD support) delivered under a CARE model framework with CARF international accreditation.

Product overview

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association is a not-for-profit social service agency offering a comprehensive range of programs in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. The organization operates three main service divisions: Services for Children and Youth (including Foster Care, Group Care, and Supported Independent Living), Services for Adults/People with Disabilities (including ILS, Shared Living, Support Home, SSI, SCAN, and NEAFAN), and Services for Families (including Family Support and Respite and Family Intervention). The organization also operates the Dare to Dream Fund, an internal granting program supporting client aspirations. All programs are accredited through CARF and delivered by experienced professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foster Care Provides safe, caring homes to children and youth ages 0-18 who are unable to live with their own families; foster parents receive stipends and most placements are temporary with the goal of family reunification or adoption.
• Group Care Provides individualized treatment services in a safe, nurturing environment for young people ages 7-18 with strong emphasis on family support; offered in Edmonton.
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) Community-based program providing housing and support to youth ages 16-22 to help them acquire skills for successful transition to independence and adulthood.
• Family Support and Respite (FSR) Provides a range of services to families with children with disabilities, supporting child development and enhancing the child's ability to participate in family and community activities; offered in Fort McMurray.
• Family Intervention Reduces risk of out-of-home placement by providing children and families with supports and skills to function effectively within their home, family, and community; offered across Edmonton, Whitecourt, Barrhead, Athabasca, Westlock, Edson, Hinton, and Grande Cache.
• Independent Living with Supports (ILS) / Specialized ILS Provides flexible support within the person's home or community to help adults with disabilities become independent, including support with community involvement, medical appointments, employment search, and finding an apartment; offered in Edmonton, Edson, and Grande Prairie.
• Shared Living / Assisted Living Offers flexible services to adults with disabilities in a shared home environment with up to 24-hour staff support, tailored to individuals' interests, dreams, and desires.
• Support Home Home-based environment offering flexible services to adults with disabilities, assisting individuals to live life to the fullest and achieve personal goals; offered in Edmonton.
• Specialized Supports for Independence (SSI) Provides 24-hour staffing supports to adults with disabilities who are also struggling with challenges of homelessness and addiction.
• Supported Community Access Network (SCAN) Provides day program activities for adults with disabilities including employment support and recreation, leisure, and volunteering opportunities.
• North East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network (NEAFAN) Provides education, information, support, resources, mentoring, coaching, and advocacy to anyone living with or impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD); offered in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas.
• Dare to Dream Fund Internal donation and granting program that supports clients in achieving their full potential through recreational, educational, professional, and personal activities; funded solely by McMan staff and board members.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Oilsands H.O.G. Chapter of Fort McMurrayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Oilsands H.O.G. Chapter of Fort McMurray raised donations for McMan's Toys for Tots Program, which served over 175 children during Christmas 2023. This partnership demonstrates community engagement in supporting McMan's mission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kids Kottage Foundation: Edmonton nonprofit providing crisis nursery and family support services for at-risk children and families. Comparable to McMan's family intervention and child welfare programs in Edmonton.
• CASA (Child, Adolescent and Family Support) Association: Edmonton-based nonprofit offering mental health, family counseling, and residential services for children and adolescents. Comparable to McMan's Foster Care, Group Care, and Family Intervention programs in Alberta.
• Woods Homes: Calgary-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, group care, and community-based mental health and family services to children, youth, and families across Alberta. Comparable to McMan's group care and youth services in scope and funding model.
• Bissell Centre: Edmonton-based nonprofit delivering family services, housing, and community support programs. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and target population to McMan.
• YWCA Edmonton: Edmonton nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and support services for women, youth, and families. Comparable in shelter/residential offerings and regional scope, though with a different primary demographic focus.
• Boyle Street Community Services: Edmonton-based nonprofit delivering a broad range of social services including housing, family support, and youth programs to vulnerable populations. Highly comparable to McMan in mission, geography, and target client base.
• Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre: Edmonton-based nonprofit delivering early childhood, family support, and community programs. Comparable to McMan's family support and intervention services in Edmonton.

Regional players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area: Edmonton-area nonprofit providing youth mentoring and developmental support programs. Comparable to McMan's youth services and regional focus, though narrower in scope (mentoring only).
• Calgary Homeless Foundation: Calgary-based nonprofit coordinating homelessness and supportive housing programs across Alberta. Comparable to McMan in nonprofit social-service delivery model and provincial government funding relationship, though focused on homelessness specifically.

Broad incumbents

• The Mustard Seed: Large Alberta-wide nonprofit providing shelter, housing, food, and community support services. Comparable in operating scale and social-service breadth, though focused more on homelessness and poverty alleviation than McMan's child/family/disability focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/McManEdmnorthfostercare
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcmanedmnorthfostercare
• Xx.com/mcmancalgary

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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