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Alberta.ca Increases to Caregivers Rates & Information Regarding Transition to Adulthood Program March 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.
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.
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.
Strengthening Privacy Protections for Young People in Alberta
The OPC and Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, have released two companion documents to support a recent joint resolution aimed at strengthening privacy protections for young people.
Alberta.ca New Supports for Foster Caregivers Oct. 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.
Report Not My Home: The Overrepresentation of Indigenous Children in Care (ESPC 2023)
According to the 2021 Canadian federal census, 53.8% of children in foster care are Indigenous, but account for only 7.7% of the child population.
Alberta's Historic Agreement to Support First Nations Child and Family Well-Being Services (C-92)
Over the next five years, the agreement will transfer $149.4 million from the federal government to the FFNs to support their law implementation.
ALIGN Update on Social Service Sector Worker Wage Increase 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.
ALIGN Letter to Premier Smith Re Child Welfare & Disability Sector Crisis Oct 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.
