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OCYA Calling for Change Investigative Reviews Consolidated Report 2023-2024

 January 22, 2025

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.

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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.

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‘We Need to Take Care of Our Own Children’ (The Tyee)

 January 17, 2025

Inside the fight for Indigenous jurisdiction over child services in Canada. First in an occasional series.

A First Nations man wearing regalia stands with his hands resting on the shoulders of a boy at sunrise.
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Caring society files motion to force Canada back to negotiating table on child welfare reform (APTN)

 January 16, 2025

Chiefs in Ontario decided last week to continue negotiating and refining the existing FSA. Then Patty Hajdu, minister of Indigenous Services wrote to the AFN national chief saying the government’s mandate “does not permit further negotiations at a national level.” That seemed to cut First Nations outside Ontario out of future negotiations.

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10 Well-Being Strategies for Frontline Workers Who Support Children/Youth Experiencing Trauma (ALIGN)

 January 10, 2025

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:

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Well-Being EBlast December 2024 The Village: Supporting Staff in Seeing the Impact

This month we feature Val Crosby, Executive Director of The High Level Toy Lending Library, which currently provides Mackenzie Family Resource Network (MFRN) services

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

 December 10, 2024

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

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This December, Be Part of a Provincial Story of Well-Being Impact! (Well-Being Eblast Nov 2024)

This December, we invite you to share your organization’s work of supporting Well-Being and create a Provincial Story of Impact with the ALIGN Well-Being Impact Portal and Dashboard. .

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Inuit-Specific Child Welfare Data Discussion Paper Nov. 2024

 November 26, 2024

An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families has created national standards, the commitment to resources and the ability to exercise jurisdiction over child and family services by Inuit Treaty Organizations. It has the potential to change outcomes for Inuit children and families across the country.

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