COVID 19
Updates Regarding Alberta Critical Worker Benefit
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 Tip Sheet – Alberta Critical Worker Benefit FEBUARY 22, 2021 ACDS – MLA template and key messages on CWB. Message from Andrea
Indigenous
The Journey Home ALIGN Training Session for FOCS Trainers facilitated by Frank Shannon and Beverly Keeshig-Soonia March 12, 2021
The video, “Journey Home explores healing Indigenous children in the Canadian child welfare system. ALIGN invites all Foundation of Caregiver Support (FOCS) Trainers to come
Indigenous
Announcing FREE Monthly Virtual Sharing and Learning sessions with ALIGN Facilitated by Frank Shannon, Haida Nation – Old Massett Band
The team at ALIGN are happy to announce a new online sharing and learning opportunity starting March 5. This series will build on the work
Youth in Care
McMaster University offers free tuition to current and former foster kids
McMaster University offers free tuition to current and former foster kids eliminating tuition fees for students who are current or former foster kids working towards
Trauma
PolicyWise for Children & Families Collaborative Action on Adversity Trauma and Resilience PDF ATR Webinar Transcript (Dec 10, 2020)
Collaborative Action on Adversity Trauma and Resilience PDF ATR Webinar Transcript (Dec 10, 2020) PolicyWise for Children & Families has developed a framework for collaborative
Dr. Bruce Perry
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry In Conversation, Ms. Winfrey and Dr. Perry will discuss their forthcoming book, What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing.
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry In Conversation, Ms. Winfrey and Dr. Perry will discuss their forthcoming book, What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma,
New Book Series on Self-Regulation for Kids
Psychologist, Angela Murphy has released a 3-book series on self-regulation for kids In Speak Up, Wonder Pup – the first book of the Self-Regulation Series
Teen Pregnancy
Child Trends Findings and Lessons Learned from an Evaluation of a Community-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for Young Men Child Trends February 04, 2021
Child Trends Findings and Lessons Learned from an Evaluation of a Community-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for Young Men Child Trends February 04, 2021 Child
Youth in Care
NCYC Report A Long Road Paved with Solutions:‘Aging out’ of care reports in Canada Key recommendations and timelines
A Long Road Paved with Solutions:‘Aging out’ of care reports in Canada Key recommendations and timelines (1987—2020) Prepared by Dr. Melanie M. Doucet in collaboration
Indigenous
MacEwan University – oskaya êkiskwayihtamowin osihcikêwin Indigenous Youth Rising FREE Virtual Conference March 9, 2021
MacEwan University – oskaya êkiskwayihtamowin osihcikêwin Indigenous Youth Rising FREE Virtual Conference March 9, 2021 This is the first annual oskaya êkiskwayihtamowin osihcikêwin Indigenous Youth
Woods Homes Blog Navigating and supporting the world of teen relationships February 02, 2021 By Justine Marengo
Woods Homes Blog Navigating and supporting the world of teen relationships February 02, 2021 By Justine Marengo During a time when COVID (and all things
Calgary & Area Child Advocacy Centre Resources for Online Luring and Grooming Prevention
Calgary & Area Child Advocacy Centre Resources for Online Luring and Grooming Prevention CACs Connect: A Roundtable Discussion on Online Luring and Safety In Alberta,
Homelessness
Calgary agencies partner to launch ‘rapid access’ mental health program for individuals facing homelessness Calgary Herald Feb 03, 2021
Calgary agencies partner to launch ‘rapid access’ mental health program for individuals facing homelessness Calgary Herald Feb 03, 2021 Jones said traditional counselling doesn’t work
Hull Services: Canada’s Only Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Flagship Site Offering Leading Edge Training for Your Organization
Hull Services: Canada’s Only Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Flagship Site Offering Leading Edge Training for Your Organization Hull Services was invited to become a
FCSS Indigenous Caregiver Café Remote/Online
FCSS Indigenous Caregiver Café Remote/Online With the current social distancing practices in place, we know that it can get overwhelming. We are providing this opportunity
Bearcipe Cards Shared by Spirit Bear and Friends.
Have you picked a cookie recipe for #HaveAHeartDay? Try one of the recipes on our new Bearcipe cards, shared by Spirit Bear and friends. Share
Alberta government wins legal bid, but urged to take care when cutting benefits to young adults Social Sharing CBC January 27, 2021
Alberta government wins legal bid, but urged to take care when cutting benefits to young adults Social Sharing CBC January 27, 2021 Hundreds of young
COVID 19
Alberta’s Government Is Providing $68.5 Million To Protect Vulnerable Albertans And Staff Feb 3, 2021
Alberta’s government is providing $68.5 million to protect vulnerable Albertans and staff in continuing care and residential addiction and mental health treatment facilities, as well
FREE e-learning Platform Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
FREE e-learning Platform Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Hull Services is proud to have collaborated on this important initiative to offer a free e-learning platform
MNA Early Learning and Childcare Strategy Survey Serving Métis Children Ages 0-6 in Alberta
Serving Métis Children Ages 0-6 in Alberta Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC) includes a wide range of programs and activities designed to support children
Sector News
Funding for Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects Deadline March 31, 2021
Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects Deadline March 31, 2021 Funding Indigenous communities, governments and organizations that are exploring ways to improve Indigenous
ALIGN Now Offering Extensive Resource Directory for Cultural Awareness Resources!
Are you wanting to learn more about Indigenous Cultural Awareness? Visit our Indigenous Cultural Awareness section where you can access both ALIGN Training events and
A Way Home Campaign -Tell your MP to End Youth Homelessness in Canada Online Messaging Platform
A Way Home Campaign -Tell your MP to End Youth Homelessness in Canada Online Messaging Platform Tell your MP and leaders in parliament to put homelessness prevention
