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Caring for Foster Kids During the Holidays: Bringing Joy and Stability to Their Lives

 December 10, 2025

As a caregiver, fostering a sense of joy, comfort, and security during the holidays can make a world of difference.

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ALIGN is a Proud Partner in Strengthening Safety Across Alberta’s Child Intervention Sector

 December 10, 2025

Alberta’s government is partnering with ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Continuing Care Safety Association to establish occupational health and safety programs for child intervention agencies providing facility-based care, enhanced workplace safety through trauma-informed and responsive safety practices, regulatory compliance education and other critical safety measures.

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Showcasing the ALIGN Well-Being Toolkit Fall 2025

ALIGN Association of Community Services recently presented at two major national conferences this fall allowing us the opportunity to connect with leaders, practitioners, and partners from across Canada as we continue to share the impact of ALIGN's Well-Being Toolkit.

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The 'Four Stories' Approach: A Conceptual Clinical Model for Moving Families and Caregivers Beyond Trauma

 November 13, 2025

Little Warriors, in collaboration with the Scientific and Clinical Council, has successfully published a new article: "The 'Four Stories' Approach: A Conceptual Clinical Model for Moving Families and Caregivers Beyond Trauma," in the Clinical Social Work Journal!

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Available 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.

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Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life

 November 5, 2025

This working paper from CDC Harvard University, co-authored with Jennifer B. Wallace, best-selling author and founder of the Mattering Institute, explores how mattering affects children's lifelong health and well-being.

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ALIGN Introduction to Child Intervention In Alberta Online Self Study Guide

This self-paced online self-study guide is an orientation for those new to the work with children and families in Alberta.

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New CFS Professional Referral Option for Child Abuse/Neglect

 October 16, 2025

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.

Hand writing Referrals with blue marker on transparent wipe board.
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ALIGN Honours Foster and Kinship Caregivers at Flag-Raising Ceremony

 October 10, 2025

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.

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