CDS Sector Priorities 2023 – 2026 (PDD)

 September 12, 2024

ACDS has highlighted seven priorities to guide our advocacy work for the CDS sector and corresponding collaborative opportunities with the Government of Alberta

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Alberta FSCD Policy and Procedures Manual Update June 2024 Update

Family Support for Children with Disabilities Policy and Procedures Manual provides information about the manual, legislation, FSCD Act and regulation, program eligibility, service delivery procedures, family support services, child focused services, transition planning; and concerns resolution.

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ALIGN Journal for Services to Children and Families 2024

The ALIGN Journal for Services to Children and Families (the Journal) is intended to be a forum for significant, critical and serious inquiry related to the work of the agencies – children, youth, families, organizations, leadership and wellness. ALIGN Journals support strengthening member agencies and promoting attitudes, practices and conditions that contribute to quality services for children and families

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Self-Care for Caregivers

 June 11, 2024

This Self-Care Starter Kit explains why it’s important to take time to look after yourself, and how you can build a self-care plan to improve your quality of life.

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PDD Intake Update – DAP Launching New and Improved Online Application for PDD June 5, 2024

 June 1, 2024

The Alberta Government is updating their system to serve you better. Please note that effective June 5, 2024, a new and improved PDD online application will be launched

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Alberta Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)

 May 23, 2024

The Transition to Adulthood Program will provide young adults with targeted services they choose based on their goals and dreams for their future. Additional supports will be provided, which will focus on supports and services the young adult needs to successfully transition into adulthood.

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Alberta PDD & FSCD Open Caseload Datasets

The datasets includes the number of eligible Albertans who are accessing services.

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Alberta.ca FSCD - Active Caseload by Region

Active caseload reflects the number of Albertans that receive supports and services from the FSCD program. The data is from eight main service areas: Calgary, Central, Edmonton, Metis Settlements, North Central, North East, North West and South.

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Alberta.ca FSCD “Information Sharing under the Children First Act,” Free Online Course

Courses, seminars and resources to enhance information management and sharing skills for government and service providers.

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