WELCOME TO YOUR
BRIDGING BARRIERS COMMUNITY
"Hi and Welcome to the Bridging Barriers Community!
We’re so glad you’re here. This is more than just a resource library —
it’s your supportive home base... a place to find real strategies, meaningful connection, and resources specifically for families raising children with adaptive needs where youscan feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Whether you’re just starting this journey or deep in the trenches,
you’re not alone. Let’s bridge barriers together."
With care,
Candice Janzen Founder, Janzen Consulting Group
WHO IT’S FOR:
Families/ Parents/
Guardian Support
Support, resources, and trusted care connections without starting from scratch.
Caregivers &
Respite Workers
Connect with families who value safety, respect, and understanding.
Students
Gain experience, build trust, and learn best practices for adaptive care.
Service
Providers
Reach families looking for informed, inclusive support.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Join Bridging Barriers
2. Choose your role
3. Access your personalized dashboard
4. Connect, learn, and get support
ALL IN ONE PLACE
WHAT YOU GET:
• Supportive community spaces
• Practical resources and templates
• Family Care Connect
for private, trusted messaging
• Inclus-Able YEG
• Learning & micro-certifications
• Optional consultations and guidance
Free
Bridging Barriers Community
MEMBERSHIP
What's in the hub:
Private Parent Community
Connect with other caregivers who truly understand the adaptive parenting journey.
Bridging Barriers Podcast Hosted by Sue Janzen
Featuring experts, parent/caregiver stories, self-care and real talk about navigating challenges.
Family Care Connect APP
Family Care Connect APP brings families, caregivers, and inclusive community resources together into one easy-to-use platform.
Templates & Tools Library
Parent tested IPP prep sheets, communication logs, planners, caregiver guides, behavior supports that save time and sanity.
Weekly Tips & Real-World Strategies
Quick wins to help you manage daily challenges without overwhelm.
Inclus-ABLE YEG Directory
Our curated guide to accessible, adaptive-friendly spaces in the Edmonton area.
Peer Support + Parent Q&A
Ask questions, get validation, share wins, and never feel alone with your child’s needs.
DEAF-Ability
Local Deaf accessible events, Beginner-friendly signs, videos of signed music and other creative content.
Annie's Inclusive Craft Corner
Fun and accessible craft ideas designed for all abilities through videos, posts, and step-by-step guides. You’ll find simple adaptations, sensory-friendly projects, and creative tips that make crafting possible (and enjoyable!) for every child.
TAKE A Sneak Peak
Inside The Bridging Barriers
Community HUB
This community was built for families raising children with complex, adaptive, or behavioral needs—by people who’ve been there.
Inside this hub, you’ll find:
✨Practical tools and templates
🎙️Real talk and resources from our podcast, Bridging Barriers
🧠Expert-backed strategies reviewed by our consulting psychologist
🤝A supportive network of parents who truly understand
Practical tools and templates designed to bring more
calm, clarity, and confidence to your days.
To keep things simple, resources are organized into three main areas:
🏡 Daily Life
Routines, planning tools, and home safety checklists that help your
household run smoothly.
👩🏫 Communication & Care Team
Templates that make it easier to share your child’s needs, prepare for
meetings, and stay connected with teachers and therapists.
💡 Behavior & Growth
Track patterns, support emotional development, and celebrate the
progress your child is making.
BRIDGING BARRIERS
PODCAST
If you care for a child with adaptive needs, you deserve a place where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
On the Bridging Barriers Podcast, we share real stories, real resources, and real hope.
You are stronger than you know,
and you never have to do this alone.
Families Need Help. Caregivers Want To Help.
So Why Is It Still So Hard To Connect?
CONNECTING FAMILIES & CAREGIVER - FINALLY MADE SIMPLE
Janzen Consulting Group Presents
FAMILY CARE CONNECT APP
The App That Helps You Find Your Village
Finding (Respite/ Community Aid/ Personal Care) support shouldn’t feel impossible.
Family Care Connect brings families, caregivers, and inclusive community resources together into one easy-to-use platform.
Browse caregiver profiles
Message potential supports
Discover accessible places in Edmonton
Join conversations with other families who understand.
Because every family deserves connection, clarity, and community
Families and Caregivers will have access throught the Bridging Barriers Community.
For Service Providers who would like to be listed on the app so families can find you easier-
Please learn more by clicking the link below.
The BB Respite & Caregiver Micro-Certification is a practical, family-centered training designed for individuals providing private, in-home respite care to families raising children with adaptive and complex needs.
This self-paced course equips caregivers with the foundational knowledge, professional standards, and real-world strategies needed to support children safely, respectfully, and consistently in their home environments.
Participants learn how to follow family routines, communicate effectively, manage sensory and behavioral needs, maintain ethical boundaries, and respond calmly to real-life situations that arise during respite care.
WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME?
The Things Your Family & Friends With Adaptive Needs Would Tell You
- If They Had The Time Or Engergy
A Compassionate Guide for Families Navigating Adaptive Parenting
Written with lived experience and deep understanding, this book
offers practical insights, humor, and hope for families raising
children with complex needs. Inside, you’ll find guidance
on advocacy, accessibility, emotional resilience, and
navigating systems—paired with the realities of everyday life.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone
seeking to understand the adaptive parenting journey.
