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Alberta Child Intervention Practice Framework

The Child intervention practice framework helps to ensure workers are supported, trained and provided with development opportunities.

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Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit for Homelessness Youth Service Providers

 May 1, 2024

Trauma-informed programs can help mitigate adverse outcomes for youth and young adults. All systems that serve youth who have experienced homelessness must understand the basic principles of trauma to serve youth appropriately.

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Podcast Client Violence: Interview with Dr. Christina Newhill

 April 24, 2024

Dr. Newhill defines client violence, talks about why social workers should be concerned with client violence and identifies which social workers are at greater risk for violence.

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Online Course for Caregivers - Giving & Receiving Healing (CTR)

 April 23, 2024

Foster parents, kinship caregivers and others who provide care to children and youth

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Alberta.ca Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) Serving Youth and Young Adults

 April 23, 2024

Technology Delivered Same Day Medication Starts, Opioid Treatment Transition Service, and Ongoing Opioid Dependency Care

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Understanding C-92: Empowering Indigenous Communities in Alberta (“Reconciliation Talks” Blog)

 April 15, 2024

The Act under Bill C-92 represents a beacon of hope for Indigenous communities in Alberta and across Canada. As non-Indigenous allies, let us commit to understanding and supporting this legislation, recognizing its potential to transform the lives of Indigenous children and families.

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New State of Child Wellbeing in Central Alberta Report 2024

 March 15, 2024

The 2024 State of Child Wellbeing in Central Alberta Report explores child welfare in central Alberta, including maltreatment trends, family violence, community characteristics and data-driven insights.

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Alberta.ca Increases to Caregivers Rates & Information Regarding Transition to Adulthood Program March 2024

 March 9, 2024

The Alberta Government is investing in increases to caregivers rates over the next 3 years. The total amount to be invested in this support is $22 million, divided over the next 3 years, based on the Consumer Price Index.

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Beyond Barriers A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention System

This report explores issues with the services and supports being provided to children and youth with disabilities in Alberta.

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