Closer To Home Community Services Society

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About Closer To Home Community Services Society

Overview

Closer to Home Community Services Society is dedicated to providing programs and services for vulnerable children and families in Calgary. Their services include four group homes, foster care, in-home family support, indigenous services, early intervention services, and a community resource centre. Through their various programs, Closer to Home aims to create a safe and supportive environment for those in need, helping them build stronger family connections and thrive in their communities.

Mission

Closer to Home Community Services facilitates growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships. We journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

Vision

Our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. We practice acceptance and promotion of individual cultures, traditions, spiritual beliefs and lifestyles with interventions that are strength-based, inclusive, and solution focused.

Unique value proposition

Using the Teaching-Family Model, an evidence-based, family-centred approach, Closer to Home is recognized as a leader amongst service providers in Calgary and throughout Canada. We strive to preserve, reunify and build stronger families who can care for their children and contribute meaningfully in their community.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$14,433,501
Expenses (2025)
$17,048,594
Total assets
$5,880,290
Liabilities
$6,067,840
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $14,433,501 $17,048,594 $14,850,335 $1,898,435 $299,823
2024 $12,460,608 $12,445,047 $10,710,857 $1,399,479 $334,711
2023 $12,531,370 $12,689,090 $0 $0 $0
2022 $11,988,791 $11,101,593 $0 $0 $0
2021 $10,311,867 $8,257,360 $7,280,257 $868,171 $108,932
2020 $5,918,706 $5,789,158 $5,143,357 $584,441 $61,306

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

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Karen Olivier

CEO and Co-Founder

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Arlene Oostenbrink

Director of Community Services

PR

Paul Ratti

Physician, Alberta Health Services (Board Member)

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