ALIGN is Alberta’s provincial membership association dedicated to strengthening organizations that serve children, youth, and families—empowering them to create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
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ALIGN and sector updates and resources that reflects the interests, needs, perspectives, and aspirations of our members
Upcoming Presentations: Showcasing the ALIGN Well-Being Toolkit
ALIGN is proud to announce our participation in two major upcoming conferences where we’ll be presenting our Well-Being Toolkit—a culturally informed framework designed to support psychological health and safety in community service organizations.
ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers October 2025
CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.
New CFS Professional Referral Option for Child Abuse/Neglect
Children and Family Services (CFS) has introduced a new way for professionals to submit written referrals when there are concerns about child abuse or neglect.
ALIGN Honours Foster and Kinship Caregivers at Flag-Raising Ceremony
The annual ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth II building marks the start of caregiver appreciation month, which is recognized in October each year in Alberta.
A Message From ALIGN's Executive Director & President
In 2024–2025, ALIGN Association of Community Services experienced a year of transition, renewal, and growth. With a change in leadership and staffing shifts, this was a period of ensuring stability while embracing opportunities to strengthen our role as a collective voice for children, families, and communities across Alberta. Guided by our 18-month Strategic Focus Plan, which complemented the 2022–2027 Strategic Directions, ALIGN remained focused on advancing advocacy, system leadership, service excellence, and organizational sustainability.
Raising Canada 2025 Report
From rising online harms to increasing food insecurity, the fundamental rights of children—rights to safety, education, health, and a secure future—are being compromised.
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ALIGN Events
ALIGN welcomes both members and non-members to attend our annual conference and on-going training events & gatherings
