What Community Living Alternative Services does

Community Living Alternative Services (CLAS) is a privately held Alberta social service agency incorporated in 2004 to assume disability support operations formerly conducted under Kigep Management Ltd and Kigep Community Support Programs Ltd. The agency delivers community, residential, individual, and family support programs to adults (18+) with developmental disabilities who are PDD-eligible, operating from three locations in Calgary and Cochrane. Its service portfolio comprises four core programs (Day Support, Community Support, Residential Support, Supported Living) and four sub-programs (Cochrane Community Program, Day Alternative Program, Outreach Support, Complex Needs Program), with delivery models ranging from 24-hour residential care to 3-5 hour weekly community supports and 10-30 hour weekly one-to-one outreach.

The underlying technology stack is modest: CLAS operates a computer-based case management and client information storage system for PDD Service Plan documentation and reporting, with a manager login portal (managers.c-l-a-s.ca) for staff use. There are no disclosed mobile applications, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML integrations. The agency's primary technology risk is continuity of this legacy documentation and reporting system rather than technological differentiation.

CLAS's business model is government-funded services delivered under referral. All revenue is sourced from Alberta Family and Social Services and its PDD Calgary Region Community Board through coded service contracts (1020 Support Homes, 1030 Supported Independent Living, 1040 In-Home Respite, 1050 Out of Home Respite, 2010 Pre-Employment Supports, 3000 Community Access). Clients cannot self-refer; they must be 18+ and PDD-eligible. Distribution is direct via CLAS staff (Community Disability Service Practitioners, Community Resource Facilitators, Program Coordinators) and subcontracted Supportive Roommates, with no consumer-facing pricing, no private-pay option, and no disclosed contract values. CLAS holds CET Standards certification from the Government of Alberta as its primary compliance credential.

Name

Community Living Alternative Services

Legal name

Community Living Alternative Services Ltd.

Website

https://c-l-a-s.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Living Alternative Services (CLAS) is a privately held Alberta social service agency that delivers government-funded day, community, residential, and supported-living programs to PDD-eligible adults (18+) with developmental disabilities across Calgary, Cochrane, and Airdrie.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential care programs
• Community living services
• Developmental disabilities support
• Day support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Social Services: CLAS is a private social service agency that receives government funding to operate community and residential support programs. Services are funded through Alberta Family and Social Services departments and community boards including Supports for Independence and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). The agency provides services coded under PDD programs including 1020 Support Homes, 1030 Supported Independent Living, 1040 In-Home Respite, 1050 Out of Home Respite, 2010 Pre-Employment Supports, and 3000 Community Access.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Living Alternative Services (CLAS) operates a coordinated suite of residential, day, and community integration programs for adults (18+) with developmental disabilities. Services include Day Support, Community Support, Residential Support, Supported Living, and specialized Complex Needs programs, delivered across Calgary and Cochrane, Alberta. Programs are funded through government contracts with Alberta Family and Social Services and accessed via Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Calgary Region referrals.

Product overview

Community Living Alternative Services (CLAS) operates as a coordinated suite of residential, day support, and community integration programs for adults with developmental disabilities. The core offerings include four main programs: Day Support Program, Community Support Program, Residential Support Program, and Supported Living Program. These programs work together to provide comprehensive coverage—from daytime activities and skill-building to 24-hour residential care and independent living supports. Sub-programs including the Cochrane Community Program (CCP), Day Alternative Program (DAP), Outreach Support Program, and Complex Needs Program offer specialized services tailored to geographic locations, support intensity levels, and individual care requirements including mental health and behavioral support needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Support Program A comprehensive day service for adults (18+) with developmental disabilities offering community-based and on-site activities at a wheelchair-accessible SE Calgary facility. Operates 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 1:3 staff-to-individual ratio, focusing on skill development and community participation.
• Community Support Program A flexible support program providing 3-5 hours per week of assistance to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the community. Includes community-based options, daily living skills development, and coordination of formal and informal resources.
• Residential Support Program A 24-hour residential care program for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with mental health issues, autistic tendencies, and/or behavioural concerns. Provides group living arrangements in both urban Calgary and rural Cochrane area settings with continuous staff support.
• Supported Living Program A residential support program helping individuals aged 18+ who are PDD-eligible to live independently through service models including Supportive Roommate, Supportive Neighbour, and Respite services. Staff assists with developing service plans and monitoring support delivery.
• Cochrane Community Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% positive change in Individuals' customized goals between annual intervals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alberta Family and Social ServicescoreOthersGovernment ministry that funds community and residential support programs operated by CLAS. The agency receives government funding through this department and its community boards to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Calgary RegioncoreOthersPDD Calgary Region Community Board is the primary referral source for CLAS services. All individuals accessing services must be clients of Calgary PDD and meet PDD eligibility requirements.
• Kigep Management LtdminorOthersParent company of Community Living Alternative Services. CLAS was incorporated in 2004 to assume operations formerly conducted under Kigep Management Ltd and Kigep Community Support Programs Ltd.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• CBI Health Group: Large Canadian healthcare and community services provider with a disability and community living division. Offers residential, clinical, and rehabilitative supports across multiple provinces, representing a much larger broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• Inclusion Canada: National federation advocating for and providing services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. While primarily an advocacy body, it connects to a network of provincial member organizations that operate community living services similar to CLAS.
• March of Dimes Canada: National Canadian disability services organization providing residential, employment, and community participation supports. Operates with a broader geographic and programmatic footprint than CLAS, including government-funded programs in Alberta.

Regional players

• Bissell Centre: Edmonton-based community social services agency supporting individuals facing poverty, disability, and housing insecurity. Overlaps with CLAS in the Alberta social services ecosystem and provides some community-based disability supports, though primarily serving a different metro market.
• YW Calgary: Calgary-based nonprofit providing a range of social services including disability supports, housing, and community programs. Operates in the same Calgary geography and serves overlapping vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities.

Direct peers

• Vecova: Calgary-based disability services nonprofit providing residential, day, and community inclusion programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Direct competitor in the same PDD Calgary Region market as CLAS, offering similar person-centered supports.
• L'Arche Canada: Federation of communities across Canada supporting people with intellectual disabilities through residential homes and day programs. Comparable person-centered, community-based model serving adults with developmental disabilities.
• Excel Society: Alberta-wide disability services provider operating residential, supported living, and community programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, including complex needs. Comparable service portfolio and government-contracted funding model.
• Catholic Social Services: Major Alberta social services agency providing disability supports, residential services, and community programs funded by provincial contracts. Operates across Alberta including Calgary and Edmonton, competing for similar PDD-funded referrals.

Emerging players

• Sashbear Foundation: Ontario-based mental health nonprofit offering caregiver and family supports for individuals with dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health concerns). Intersects with CLAS's Complex Needs Program population but is geographically separate and smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-living-alternative-services

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