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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New Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) Launching July 2026 (Alberta.ca)
People with disabilities shouldn’t have to choose between getting the support they need and having the opportunity to pursue a meaningful career. Albertans with disabilities and the organizations that support them have said loud and clear they want supports that meet their unique needs and abilities, rather than the current one-size-fits-all solution.
Natural Disaster Emergency Preparedness for Agencies
Emergency preparedness for forest fires, heat waves, floods and tornados is critically important for human service agencies that serve children, youth, and families. These populations are especially vulnerable during disasters, and agencies must be equipped to protect their safety, ensure service continuity, and support long-term recovery.
Report Highlights Nonprofit Worker Burnout & Insecurity
Canada’s first-ever Changemaker Wellbeing Index paints a sobering picture of the nonprofit workforce and highlights nonprofit worker burnout & insecurity.
Helping Caregivers & Families Support Gender-diverse Youth (PolicyWise)
PolicyWise for Children & Families recently held a webinar to address this important topic and help social workers support caregivers as they learn to affirm and care for gender-diverse youth. (LGBTQI2S+)
ALIGN Report "Empowering Futures: Gatherings for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty" April 2025
The ALIGN gathering, Empowering Futures Gatherings in Treaty 6 (Edmonton) and Treaty 7 (Calgary), focused on Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty, allowing us to engage in deep discussions about Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, the barriers and opportunities in Alberta, and what meaningful action looks like moving forward.
ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers May 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.
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ALIGN welcomes both members and non-members to attend our annual conference and on-going training events & gatherings