07/23/2026
My name is Kenzie Hebert, and I am writing to introduce myself and offer my professional Child and Youth Care services to children, youth, and families, seeking compassionate, individualized support. There are alot of parents and youth centers struggling to find the right help for these youth and children i want to offer respite care for youth and children with disabilities and behaviour struggles
Respite services are often provided for children and youth who:
* Have developmental disabilities or autism.
* Have physical or medical needs.
* Have mental health or behavioral challenges.
* Have experienced trauma.
* Simply require additional support due to family circumstances.
respite may look like
* Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities.
* Help with daily routines such as meals, hygiene, and bedtime.
* Support emotional regulation and use positive behavior strategies.
* Administer medications (if trained and authorized).
* Transport children to appointments or activities (if required).
* Document observations and communicate with families or care teams.
* Ensure the child’s safety and well-being at all times.
The goals of respite care are to:
* Give caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, work, or spend time with other family members.
* Provide children and youth with positive social experiences.
* Promote independence, life skills, and confidence.
* Reduce caregiver stress and help prevent family burnout.
For the past three years, I have gained extensive hands-on experience working both day and night shifts with children and youth ages 2-18 who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), behavioural challenges, developmental differences, disabilities, and complex support needs.
My experience includes working in residential care, respite services, and classroom settings, where I provide individualized support that helps children develop emotional regulation, build confidence, strengthen social skills, and reach their full potential. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported in an environment where they can thrive.
My qualifications include:
* Crisis Intervention & Prevention Training
* Trauma-Informed Care
* CPR & Standard First Aid Certification
* Inclusion Support Worker Training
* Tools for Inclusion Training
* Numerous Child Care and Youth Care courses and professional certificates
* Three years of hands-on experience supporting children and youth with diverse needs
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with children who have experienced trauma, behavioural challenges, neurodevelopmental differences, and disabilities. My approach focuses on building trusting relationships while using evidence-informed strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, positive behaviour, and independence.
I am passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where children feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered. Whether providing one-on-one support, respite care, classroom assistance, behavioural support, or helping families navigate daily challenges, my goal is always to meet each child where they are and help them succeed.
My services can include:
* One-on-one child and youth support
* Behavioural and emotional regulation support
* Trauma-informed care
* Inclusion support
* Community outings and life skills development
* Respite care
* Classroom and educational support
* Social and emotional skill building
* Recreational and therapeutic activities
* Family support and collaboration
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and skills could support your children, youth, or organization. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to connecting with you.
Sincerely,
Kenzie Hebert
Child & Youth Care Professional
