Kids Kottage Foundation

What Kids Kottage Foundation does

Kids Kottage Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit organization headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, operating Edmonton's only dedicated crisis nursery for children ages 0-10 during family crisis. Founded in 1995 by a coalition of 40 community leaders and originally registered in 1987 as the Canadian Foundation for the Love of Children (C-FLOC), the organization has provided safe refuge to more than 26,000 children cumulatively and sheltered 594 children in 2024. Service delivery spans three integrated programs: a 24-hour crisis telephone line for triage and referrals, a 12-bed overnight shelter (crisis nursery) offering up to 72 hours of trauma-informed care with meals, supervised play, and therapeutic activities, and post-crisis family support that navigates caregivers to community resources.

The organization's underlying "technology" is a trauma-informed crisis intervention methodology specialized for infants and young children, delivered through a single Sunbeam Kottage facility in Edmonton (12 beds) and a Calgary West / Bridgeland location. Its revenue model is a hybrid of government contracts (notably a formal partnership with Alberta Children's Services established in 2021), corporate sponsorships (with named anchors including Mammoet and World Floorcoverings), individual donations including the newly launched 400 Circle monthly giving program, in-kind contributions, and signature fundraising events such as the Fairytale High Tea. The organization requires over $1 million in community fundraising annually to supplement public funding, and 70% of admission calls are currently turned away due to capacity constraints.

Governance is via a volunteer Board of Directors with representation from RSM Canada, the City of Edmonton, Melcor, Royal Bank of Canada, EY, Mammoet, and CRNA. Executive leadership transitioned to Ashley Brosda in November 2024, with Amanda Adkins (CFRE) as Director of Development, Erin Fast as Director of Operations, and Mo Habib as Senior Associate of Philanthropy & Partnerships (joined July 2026). The organization holds Canadian Accreditation Council accreditation for Governance and Management and Crisis Nursery since 2015 and has publicly stated a capacity expansion plan from 12 to 40 beds by 2040. All services are provided free of charge to families.

Name

Kids Kottage Foundation

Legal name

Kids Kottage Foundation

Website

https://kidskottage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kids Kottage Foundation is a registered Canadian charity operating Edmonton's only crisis nursery, providing 24/7 emergency shelter and trauma-informed care for children ages 0-10 during family crises, serving 594 children in 2024 through a 12-bed facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overnight Sick Child Care (Emergency Overnight Coverage) (HSAAAJAL), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Child crisis shelter
• Family crisis support
• Nonprofit social services
• Emergency child care
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations through the 400 Circle program, and planned giving such as stocks, securities, and legacy gifts. The 400 Circle aims to recruit 400 monthly donors by 2029.
2. Corporate Giving & Sponsorships: Annual corporate commitments, event sponsorships, and workplace giving programs. Direct business support starts at $10,000 annually. The organization requires over $1 million from community fundraising annually.
3. Government Contract: Funding from Government of Alberta contract through Children's Services partnership, which opened space for temporary care for children in care needing overnight shelter.
4. Fundraising Events: Revenue from signature events including Fairytale High Tea, annual curling bonspiel, bike-a-thons, radiothon, and other community fundraising initiatives.
5. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods including toys, clothing, diapers, food, and wishlist items that support operations and reduce operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kids Kottage Foundation provides free 24/7 crisis shelter and overnight care for children ages 0-10 during family crises, supported by a 24-hour crisis telephone line for emergency triage and a post-crisis family support program for caregiver resource navigation. The organization operates a 12-bed trauma-informed crisis nursery in Edmonton and a Calgary crisis nursery, with all services funded through government contracts, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Kids Kottage Foundation operates as a single-site crisis nursery providing three integrated core social services: a 24-hour crisis line for emergency triage and referrals, overnight care and shelter for children ages 0-10 in a trauma-informed home setting, and post-crisis family support for ongoing navigation and resource connection. The organization supplements its core services with fundraising programs including the 400 Circle monthly donor initiative, signature events like the Fairytale High Tea, community fundraisers such as the J. Percy Page Bike-a-Thon, and the Stuff the Kottage stuffed animal drive. Volunteer programs and an online wishlist for essential supplies support operational capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Line 24-hour crisis telephone line offering emergency triage, information, support, and referrals to community partners for parents and caregivers in need. Available 24/7/365. Phone: 780-944-2888 (Edmonton); 403-233-CARE (Calgary).
• Overnight Care and Shelter Free 24/7 temporary home providing safe, nurturing care for children ages 0-10 during family crises, including meals, beds, supervised play, and medical assistance. Up to 72-hour stays. 12-bed capacity.
• Family Crisis Support (Post-Crisis Support) Short-term system navigation, support, and referrals to community resources for families after their crisis, connecting caregivers with long-term parenting supports and local Family Resource Networks.
• 400 Circle Monthly Donor Program Monthly donor program aiming to recruit 400 monthly donors by 2029 to provide stable funding for operations and support expansion from 12 to 40 beds by 2040.
• Fairytale High Tea Signature fundraising event featuring high tea service and fairytale-themed entertainment at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, supporting the crisis nursery.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including childcare support, play pals, housekeeping, cooking, administrative support, and event help, with evening and weekend shifts available.
• Wishlist Program Online wishlist accepting donations of essential items including diapers, wipes, clothing, toys, bedding, and food, with urgent needs prioritized.
• J. Percy Page Bike-a-Thon Annual student-led fundraising event at J. Percy Page High School raising funds for Kids Kottage, with students cycling to raise awareness and donations.
• Stuff the Kottage Stuffy Drive Annual campaign to collect 500 new stuffed animals for children in care, with stuffed animals serving as stabilization tools during crisis transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of caregivers surveyed said their child received safe and appropriate care during their stay
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World FloorcoveringscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022World Floorcoverings has hosted their annual Charity Curling Bonspiel for four years, raising $162,064 for Kids Kottage. The organization was awarded the 2026 Children's Champion Award recognizing their outstanding fundraising efforts and community support.
• MammoetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Mammoet has been faithfully supporting Kids Kottage since 2009 as an Earth Angel sponsor. Over 15 years, Mammoet has donated over $407,000 through annual contributions, 50/50 draws, twoonie bar proceeds, volunteer efforts at events, and gift-in-kind donations like diaper drives. Mammoet also sponsors the Fairytale High Tea event.
• ATCO EPICcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerATCO EPIC supports Kids Kottage through employee volunteer programs and community investment. ATCO has contributed through outdoor cleanup, window washing, and other volunteer activities.
• LedcorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLedcor supports Kids Kottage through their Ledcor Cares program, contributing cleanup, furniture moving, and donation sorting volunteer activities.
• RSM CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRSM Canada runs the 'Power of Love' stewardship campaign supporting children and families. RSM board member Rae-Lee Doll serves as Board Treasurer for Kids Kottage Foundation.
• Inter PipelineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInter Pipeline volunteers have supported Kids Kottage nursery through meal preparation, cleaning children's bedrooms, and laundry tasks.
• EPCORminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEPCOR Customer Operations team volunteers support Kids Kottage with deep cleaning and snack preparation for children.
• TELUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTELUS Friendly Futures Foundation volunteers and TELUS Pension Investments team have supported Kids Kottage through felt art installation, event preparation, and decorating activities.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon volunteers have supported Kids Kottage through baking, indoor window cleaning, dining room scrubbing, toy organizing, and snow shoveling.
• Finning / OEM RemanufacturingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinning volunteers support Kids Kottage through monthly baking sessions. OEM Remanufacturing has been recognized for supporting families and children in finding stability.
• Urban BarnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUrban Barn's 'Blanket the Country' campaign has donated over 70,000 blankets and nearly $90,000 to charities across Canada, including Kids Kottage.
• Brookfield ResidentialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrookfield Residential is listed as a partner supporting Kids Kottage Foundation.
• All Weather at HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll Weather at Home is listed as a partner supporting Kids Kottage Foundation.
• Leading Edge PhysiotherapyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading Edge Physiotherapy launched a holiday donation drive for Kids Kottage across their Edmonton clinics.
• Alberta Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership since 2021 with Alberta Children's Services to provide temporary care for children in care who need overnight shelter. This government partnership provides operational funding and referrals.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• YWCA Edmonton: YWCA Edmonton operates emergency shelters and housing programs for women and families fleeing violence and crisis in the same Edmonton market. It serves overlapping populations in family crisis situations, though with a broader women-focused shelter scope rather than the specific child-only crisis nursery niche.
• Bissell Centre: Bissell Centre is a long-standing Edmonton nonprofit addressing poverty, homelessness, and family instability through integrated social services. It targets many of the same community members and referral partners as Kids Kottage, though with a broader anti-poverty mandate rather than dedicated child crisis shelter.
• Hope Mission: Hope Mission operates emergency shelters and community support services in Edmonton for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and crisis. It overlaps with Kids Kottage in serving families in acute crisis and shares the Edmonton nonprofit and donor ecosystem.
• Wings of Hope Family Recovery Centre: Wings of Hope is an Alberta-based nonprofit providing shelter and recovery support for women and children fleeing family violence. It serves overlapping populations in crisis situations in Alberta and competes for similar government and donor funding streams.
• Inn from the Cold: Inn from the Cold is a Calgary-based family emergency shelter providing short-term accommodation and support for families with children experiencing homelessness. It serves a closely comparable population (families with children in crisis) using a short-term shelter model aligned with Kids Kottage's 72-hour care approach.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Edmonton: The Salvation Army operates emergency family shelter and social services programs in Edmonton and across Canada. While much broader in scope, it addresses overlapping needs around family crisis, child safety, and emergency accommodation in the same Edmonton market.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada: Ronald McDonald House Charities operates family housing and support programs near children's hospitals across Canada. While it serves a different triggering crisis (medical), it shares the model of providing temporary residential care and wraparound family support, and competes for similar corporate and individual donors.

Emerging players

• Kids Help Phone: Kids Help Phone operates Canada's national 24/7 crisis support line and digital services for young people. It overlaps with Kids Kottage in providing crisis intervention and triage for children and youth, though delivered remotely and without residential shelter capacity.

Others

• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges / Child Advocacy Centers: National child advocacy and family court organizations coordinate the broader ecosystem of child welfare, advocacy, and crisis response services in which Kids Kottage operates. They are adjacent ecosystem participants rather than direct service competitors.

Direct peers

• The Children's Cottage Society: The Children's Cottage Society operates crisis nurseries in Calgary providing 24-hour emergency shelter for children and support to families in crisis. As a regional peer in Alberta offering a near-identical crisis nursery model, it is the most direct comparable to Kids Kottage Foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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