Love. Belong. Heal.
A 24/7 Facility-Based Respite Care Home for Children and Youth.
At Agape Residential Care, we offer a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment where children and youth can find rest, connection, and healing.
Our 24/7 facility-based respite program is designed to provide short-term care and support tailored to the unique needs of each child. Rooted in cultural respect and emotional safety, our home embraces children from all backgrounds while honouring and uplifting Indigenous traditions and values. We provide consistent care, therapeutic support, and a structured routine that promotes well-being, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Whether a child is facing developmental, emotional, or behavioural challenges or simply needs a break in a supportive space—Agape is here to help them heal and thrive.
Agape Residential Care Inc. is a child-focused agency based in Edmonton, Alberta, offering licensed, facility-based respite care for children and youth.
Our respite program provides families and caregivers with a trusted place where children receive trauma-informed support, culturally sensitive care, and the emotional space to rest, reset, and thrive.
Fristy Thomas, Founder & Director
Agape — a word that means "unconditional love" is at the very core of who we are.
This wasn’t just an idea. It grew from years of working closely with children, youth, and families in their most challenging moments. I’ve supported kids with high behavioral needs and disabilities, stood beside parents under pressure, and helped families navigate systems that often felt too heavy.
I’ve worked on the frontlines, managed group homes, and led with heart — but what stayed with me were the quiet moments: the tired eyes, the unspoken fears, the need to simply feel safe.
That’s why I created Agape, not just as a care home, but as a healing home. A place where every child is met with patience, respect, and understanding. A space where families can breathe, and children can simply be.
Because every child, no matter their story, deserves to feel seen, heard, and truly valued.