ALIGN Honours Foster and Kinship Caregivers at Flag-Raising Ceremony

 October 7, 2025

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.

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CCCYT Launching New Podcast Beyond the System: Former Youth in Care Empowered by Experience

 October 7, 2025

Hosted by the CCCYT’s former youth in care advisory committee, this podcast raises awareness about trauma as it relates to (former) youth in care.

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The Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act Policy Manual Revisions September 5, 2025

 September 25, 2025

The enhancement act policy manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.

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Indigenous Games & Activities Directory for Children & Youth (ALIGN)

 September 23, 2025

In honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, ALIGN hopes to encourage both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and youth alike to learn more about Indigenous culture through fun and play.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers Sept. 2025

 September 23, 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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Former Foster Kids Share Their Visions for the Future (The Tyee)

 July 29, 2025

National interviews with people who grew up in the child services system call for preventive, compassionate support.

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Creating Hope Society The Indigenous Boys Matter Too! program

 July 16, 2025

The Indigenous Boys Matter Too! Program (IBMT) is a non-therapeutic wellness program that utilizes cultural teachings, journaling, sharing circles, community building and artistic expression to understand the historic, interpersonal and intergenerational traumas and barriers we may experience as Indigenous Male's.

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ALIGN Report "Empowering Futures: Gatherings for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty" April 2025 

 May 24, 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.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers May 2025

 May 21, 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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