Children's Cottage Society
Natalia Kruger is a dedicated General Surgery Resident Doctor at the University of Ottawa since July 2023, with extensive experience in mental health initiatives and child care. As Co-Founder of a Mental Health Program for LGBTQ+ students at the University of Calgary Q Centre, Natalia has significantly contributed to improving mental health support for this community. Additionally, Natalia provides respite care for parents of young children with neurodevelopmental disorders and works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, focusing on mental health outcomes for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Research efforts also include studying family dynamics involving fathers raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the University of Calgary. Volunteer work includes mentoring Syrian refugee families and children at the Joy Foundation and serving as a long-term volunteer with the Children’s Cottage Society. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Calgary and a BHSc Honours degree in Health and Society.
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Children's Cottage Society
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Resilient children blossom in healthy families Our Mission: Preventing harm and neglect to all children and building strong families through support services, respite programs and crisis nurseries. Since 1986 The Children’s Cottage Society has been dedicated to preventing harm and neglect to children and building strong families through support services, respite programs and crisis nurseries. We are a recognized leader in providing effective programs and services to help ensure Safe Children in Healthy Families. At the Children's Cottage Society we have long understood the detrimental effects of prolonged exposure to negative experiences in a child's early development. We recognize that the solution is prevention and we aim to ensure that children in our community have strong foundations for healthy physical and emotional development. We offer non-judgmental programs and services aimed at helping parents through a crisis regardless of what their circumstances may be. We believe that asking for help is a sign of strength and we aim to work collaboratively with local agencies to ensure families are provided with the best services and resources to meet their needs.