10 Well-Being Strategies for Frontline Workers Who Support Children/Youth Experiencing Trauma

 January 16, 2025

ALIGN Association knows frontline workers who support children experiencing trauma often face significant emotional, psychological, and physical challenges in their roles. It’s essential for them to prioritize self-care to maintain their own well-being and continue offering high-quality care. Here are ten strategies for frontline workers to take care of their own well-being in the workplace:

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Updates & Revisions - The Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act Policy Manual

 December 31, 2024

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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Caring for Foster Kids During the Holidays: Bringing Joy and Stability to Their Lives

 December 10, 2024

As a caregiver, fostering a sense of joy, comfort, and security during the holidays can make a world of difference.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers October 2024

 October 23, 2024

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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2024 Alberta Foster and Kinship Association Flag-Raising Ceremony

 October 12, 2024

October is Foster and Kinship Caregiver Month in Alberta!

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers September 2024

 September 15, 2024

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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Alberta.ca Open Data Child Intervention Permanency Outcomes Achieved by Indigenous/non-Indigenous Status Sept 2024

 September 12, 2024

Intervention services are provided when there are concerns that a child or youth is being neglected or abused by their parent or guardian, with the goal of keeping families together

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Report: Staying Put & Reducing the Risk of Homelessness (Centre for Homelessness Impact)

 August 20, 2024

Learn how this approach reduces the risk of homelessness in care leavers.

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A Caregivers Guide to FASD Diagnosis for Kinship, Foster Parents (CanFASD)

 July 17, 2024

This guide is intended for caregivers with children who are soon-to-be assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), or have recently been diagnosed with FASD.

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