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Championing the Power of Data in Challenging Times PolicyWise 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

 April 18, 2024

For over 20 years, PolicyWise for Children & Families has been championing the power of data to enhance policy and programming decision-making in the non-profit sector. They believe Alberta’s non-profit sector needs coordinated, multipronged actions to build their data capacity skills.

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ALIGN Agency Cost Analysis 2023

 December 12, 2023

Data has been gathered to identify the increasing costs of Group Care and the associated operating costs for agencies in Alberta.

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Alberta.ca New Supports for Foster Caregivers Oct. 2023

 October 9, 2023

Alberta.ca Investing $23.6 million - starting Nov. 30, 2023 Alberta’s government will begin paying the daily skill fee or special rates to foster caregivers caring for Transition to Adulthood Program participants who are 18 years or older. This $16.7-million initiative will help more foster caregivers provide mentorship, support and stability for vulnerable young people at a critical juncture in their lives.

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Community Mental Health Action Plan (Edmonton & Area) Engagement Report

 July 9, 2023

Edmonton’s Strategy for Community Mental Health Equity Deserving Community Engagement Report Prepared by pipikwan pêhtâkwan 2023

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Danielle Smith Premier of Alberta Letter to Minister of CFS on Commitments 2023

 July 9, 2023

The Premier outlines her expectations that strong Alberta families and children lead the province forward

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ALIGN's Anonymous Agency Example of Key Message Usage

 June 13, 2023

ALIGN has developed Key Messages to use when speaking with the MLAs, Ministers, and other Government parties such as contract specialists. These Key Messages are designed to be personalized and adjusted to meet the needs of your individual agency.

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ALIGN Update on Social Service Sector Worker Wage Increase 2023

 March 12, 2023

Alberta announced a $330 million boost for the province's social sector as part of the UCP's 2023 budget. The money will be invested over the next three years and will be used to fund raises for front-line social service workers and increases for administration funding.

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ALIGN Letter to Premier Smith Re Child Welfare & Disability Sector Crisis Oct 2022

 October 5, 2022

We would welcome an opportunity to personally connect with your team to discuss our ability to develop and grow a sustainable non-profit sector and community support services that cares for vulnerable Albertans.

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