kcs Association

kcs Association provides a variety of programs and services to children, youth, adults and their families. Serving Sylvan Lake and the surrounding communities since 1978, kcs Association is staffed by a skilled & dedicated team of professionals. Together with parents, volunteers, community members and agencies, kcs Association supports the growth and development of all children, youth and adults.

OUR VISION

Every person who resides in Sylvan Lake has access to a supportive educational environment and grows to their full potential.

OUR MISSION

To provide an effective and supportive environment for children, youth and adults of all abilities and their families for a lifetime.


OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe in:

The uniqueness and dignity of each person

The inclusion of each person with their own unique gifts & capabilities

Supporting the person as an individual & the family as a whole

Fostering connections of each person and their family with resources in the community

Working with each person, their families and social networks to ensure safety and wellbeing

Recognizing & appreciating the efforts of each person, their supporters and staff

Teamwork & the importance of good communication

Fun, laughter & play as the essential ingredients to positive learning & enhanced self- esteem