Child Intervention
View All ResourcesAvailable Now! ALIGN's OCOW Presentation: Parallel Process: Leadership & Practice as Ceremony
On May 16, 2025, Our Children Our Way proudly hosted ALIGN Community Services of Alberta and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society for a powerful webinar titled “Parallel Process: Leadership & Practice as Ceremony.” This session explored how leadership and service delivery can be deeply rooted in Indigenous worldviews and ceremonial practice.

ALIGN’s Well-Being Toolkit Community of Practice (CoP)
Next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The Well-Being Community of Practice (CoP) is intended for service providers who are currently implementing ALIGN Association's Well-Being Toolkit. A Community of Practice (CoP) is an informal learning space where like-minded practitioners come together to share experiences, challenges, tools, and promising practices. The Well-Being Community of Practice focuses on strengthening the impact of child- and family-serving organizations on child and youth well-being.

OCYA My Rights, My Traditions: National Child Day Art Showcase Submission Deadline Nov 7th
This year, OCYS is focusing on Article 30 of the UNCRC, which protects every child’s right to practice their own culture, religion, and language. The art showcase gives young people an opportunity to explore their traditions, share their identities, and connect with others through creativity.

ALIGN Introduction to Child Intervention In Alberta Online Self Study Guide
This self-paces online self-study guide is an orientation for those new to the work with children and families in Alberta.

Upcoming Presentations: Showcasing the ALIGN Well-Being Toolkit
ALIGN is proud to announce our participation in two major upcoming conferences where we’ll be presenting our Well-Being Toolkit—a culturally informed framework designed to support psychological health and safety in community service organizations.

ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers October 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.

New CFS Professional Referral Option for Child Abuse/Neglect
Children and Family Services (CFS) has introduced a new way for professionals to submit written referrals when there are concerns about child abuse or neglect.

ALIGN Honours Foster and Kinship Caregivers at Flag-Raising Ceremony
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.

Action Plan 2025-2030 Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood (TAP) for Youth in Care
Developed by the Child Welfare League of Canada and the National Council of Youth in Care Advocates,
