ALIGN STORY
ALIGN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (Formerly AASCF)
We are a collection of allies – a unified community of agencies that represents the diverse needs of Alberta’s children and families. We are proud to champion the work of our front line service providers and to support our members. Together, we are stronger.
We are one voice for many – a collective voice for our membership that promotes the essential services our members provide. With a shared vision, we advocate for the causes and issues that directly affect our members and the children and families of Alberta. Together, we are bold.
We are more than 50 years of experience and wisdom; we are experts in leading practices in the sector. The community, teaching institutions, the Government of Alberta and other associations recognize us for our expertise across the province. Our leadership and participation on important issues involving our sector are constantly in demand. With our shared experience and wisdom we act as a central hub for our members to share information, research and resources. We are all working in one unified direction.
Together, we are bold. Together, we are experts. Together, we are stronger
ALIGN MISSION
ALIGN Association of Community Services Mission: One voice, so children, families and communities thrive.
ALIGN Values:
Excellence
Respect
Collective
Ethical and Accountable
Courage
Commitment
Integrity
ALIGN Beliefs:
We believe children and families must live in safe, secure, healthy, stable and nurturing environments.
We believe all families and communities have the strengths and capacities to grow and change.
We believe each child and family must be provided the opportunity to maximize their potential
We believe that children and families must have services based on the best knowledge, practices and wisdom.
We believe in respect for the diversity, values and dignity of all people.
ALIGN Objects:
To serve as a community of agencies respecting the diverse needs of Alberta’s children, youth individuals and families.
To act as a collective voice advocating for the rights, causes and
issues that directly affect our members and Alberta’s children, youth,
individuals and families.
To support excellence in service delivery through shared diverse knowledge, wisdom and evolving practice.
To influence and collaborate with government in the development of legislation, policy and procedures.
Email rhondab@alignab.ca
Office (780) 428-3660
Direct Line (780) 428-3580
ALIGN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ALIGN Association of Community Services Executive Director Rhonda Barraclough has worked in the human service field for over 30 years. She is a social worker and has worked as a Child Care Counselor, a Child Protection worker, a Supervisor and a Manager in both the government of British Columbia and Alberta. She has also worked in the non-profit sector, as an employee and a consultant. Rhonda grew up in Alberta, has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Calgary, a Post-Bachelor Diploma from Simon Fraser University and a Masters of Adult Education in Social Policy from the University of Alberta.
ALIGNÂ PARTNERSHIPSÂ
ALIGN E.D. Rhonda Barraclough sits on the Council of Service Providers Leadership Team CIAFV
ALIGN participation in CYCAA Certification Committee and the Mental Health Services Protection Act Committee and Leadership Team
Member of the AMP Children and Youth in Care Advisory Committee
AFKA and ALGN work together to support foster care and kinship caregiving and sit on GOA committees
