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OCYA Calling for Change Investigative Reviews Consolidated Report 2023-2024
OCYA is excited to share the latest initiative from the OCYA, focused on advocating for positive change in youth services. This call for action invites everyone to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future for Alberta’s youth.
10 Well-Being Strategies for Frontline Workers Who Support Children/Youth Experiencing Trauma
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:
Updates & Revisions - The Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act Policy Manual
The enhancement act policy manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
CFS Rate Schedule Reflecting Increases for Foster, Kinship and Other Caregivers Effective June 1, 2024
Caregiver rates will be increasing June 1, 2024, by 4.2 per cent as per the Caregiver Rate Schedule and will be adjusted on an annual basis starting on January 1.
Indigenous Kids Need Better Access to Culture While in Government Care (The Discourse)
The ‘Generic’ Indigenous teachings aren’t good enough, say Indigenous youth (The Discourse)
The Youth in Care Chronicles: Voices from Former Youth in Care
The Youth in Care Chronicles is about the lived experiences of former youth in care, now as resilient adults, who want their voices to be heard.
ALIGN Agency Cost Analysis 2023
Data has been gathered to identify the increasing costs of Group Care and the associated operating costs for agencies in Alberta.
ALIGN Association Group Care Agency Survey Report 2022
This report offers a picture of the current Group Care Situation. 22 agencies participated and shared their experiences from 2019 to present. As you read through this report you will see data, numbers, and agency quotes that outline some of the concerns of group care agencies throughout Alberta
ALIGN Journal From Theory to Practice Residential Care 2017
ALIGN Journals support strengthening member agencies and promoting attitudes, practices and conditions that contribute to quality services for children and families
