" Compassionate Care That Feels Like Family "
About Us
Northern Skies Supported Living is an Edmonton-based agency dedicated to providing safe, stable, and person-centered support for individuals with complex needs. Founded by Tanya and Ray, our agency blends personal lived experience with professional frontline expertise. We are committed to creating environments where people feel respected, understood, and supported to grow at their own pace.
Our approach is built on strong relationships, consistent staffing, trauma-informed practices, and a deep belief that every individual deserves dignity and meaningful opportunities. Northern Skies exists to ensure quality care never feels institutional — only supportive, compassionate, and reliable.
"At Northern Skies, we don’t just provide care — we build connection, trust, and long-term stability."
Our Guiding Principles
At Northern Skies Supported Living, our values guide everything we do to deliver exceptional supported living services:
- Family-Level Care – We treat every individual as family, providing warm, consistent, and genuine support.
- Safety First – Emotional and physical safety is the foundation of every decision and activity.
- Dignity & Respect – We honor each person’s voice, choices, and individuality.
- Person-Centered Approach – Support plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs, goals, and abilities.
- Independence & Growth – We encourage skill-building, personal development, and meaningful community engagement.
- Reliability & Consistency – Stable staffing, predictable routines, and dependable support build trust.
- Transparency & Accountability – We maintain open communication with families and operate with integrity.
- Heart-Forward Care – Compassion and empathy guide every interaction.
“We started Northern Skies because we wanted a different kind of care—one based on trust, relationships, and heart. Every choice we make is guided by this promise.”
What Makes Us Different?
"At Northern Skies Supported Living, we lead with heart. We take the time to truly understand each person—their routines, their comfort needs, their fears, and the little things that make them feel safe. Our support is personal, thoughtful, and built on real relationships.
We don’t rush care or treat people like a number. We show up consistently, with kindness, patience, and a genuine desire to help individuals feel at home. Our team works together to create calm, stable environments where people can grow at their own pace and always feel respected.
Families choose Northern Skies because they know their loved one will be cared for with the same warmth, dignity, and compassion we would want for our own.”
Our Promise
At Northern Skies Supported Living, we promise to provide care that is safe, compassionate, and consistent. We promise to listen, understand, and honor each person’s choices and individuality.
We promise to show up every day with patience, kindness, and dedication—creating a in home environment where people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to grow. Most of all, we promise to treat every individual as if they were our own family, because every person deserves care that comes from the heart.