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ALIGN Well-Being in Child and Family Services Initiative

 December 10, 2024

The way we define and understand child and youth well-being matters.

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ALIGN OHS Leadership Awareness Series Online Training

 December 10, 2024

Learn more about OHS duties, best practices, legislation, prevention plans and more with these seven online modules from ALIGN!

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ALIGN's Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework (ICUF)

 December 10, 2024

A Digital Interactive Journey to increase cultural understanding within Alberta agencies so that all Indigenous children living in Alberta can live in dignity and respect, supported by people with a deeper understanding of Indigenous worldviews, history and current reality.

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Well-Being CoP Meeting December 17, 2024 Learn More!

 December 10, 2024

The CoP meets monthly, every third Tuesday and is an informal community of like-minded practitioners and evaluators in the child and family serving sector who are interested in growing their organization's impact on child and youth well-being.

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Online Indigenous Advent Calendar

 December 10, 2024

Updated annually, this online advent calendar is great fun for kids and anyone wanting to learn more about First Nations, Metis or Inuit culture

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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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"Year in Reconciliation: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead" (ALIGN “Reconciliation Talks” Blog)

 December 10, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, ALIGN Association of Community Services reflects on an impactful year dedicated to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. Through collaboration, learning, and action, we’ve deepened our relationships with Indigenous communities, expanded our resources, and championed culturally relevant practices in child and family services. Whether you’ve been part of this journey or are just joining us, we warmly invite you to reflect with us and look forward to an exciting 2025.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers November 2024

 November 28, 2024

CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.

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Celebrating Success at the "Our Children, Our Way" Conference

 November 23, 2024

We were honored to present at the Our Children, Our Way conference this year, hosted by the incredible Mary Teegee and her team. Mary, a recent presenter at ALIGN’s own Walking the Children Home event, graciously invited us to share our work, and we were thrilled to connect with so many passionate professionals and community members dedicated to Indigenous child and family well-being.

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Honoring the Legacy of Senator Murray Sinclair: A Beacon of Truth and Reconciliation

 November 11, 2024

With a heavy heart, we at ALIGN honor and remember the remarkable life and work of Senator Murray Sinclair, who recently passed away. Senator Sinclair has been a guiding light in Canada’s journey towards Truth and Reconciliation, especially in advocating for the well-being of Indigenous children and the essential need for them to reconnect with their communities and culture.

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ALIGN’s Ongoing Engagement Executive Director’s Update: Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly

 November 8, 2024

We are pleased to share that ALIGN recently attended the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program, held from October 16-18, 2024, on Treaty 7 Territory, in Calgary, Alberta.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS)
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Presentation From ALIGN's OHS Showcase

 November 7, 2024

Thanks to attendees and presenters at ALIGN's 2nd Annual Health and Safety Showcase Day October 24, 2024 in Red Deer where we had an engaging safety conversations with experts and colleagues!

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Join Us! ALIGN Association Regional Chapter Meetings

We invite all ALIGN Association to participate in Regional Chapter Meetings. ALIGN chapter meetings serve as a vital platform for collaboration, learning, advocacy, and enhancing the effectiveness of non-profit and charitable agencies. We are stronger together!

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MCHB: Centering Stories in an Ecological Framework (ALIGN's Well-Being Eblast Oct. 2024)

 October 24, 2024

This month we feature Hannah Goa’s experience of piloting the toolkit at the Multicultural Health Broker Cooperative (MCHB) in Edmonton. Hannah has been supporting the Intercultural FRN work for the past 4 years and is responsible for reporting to funders. She became interested in joining the toolkit pilot group to inspire her work on their Evaluation Framework that uniquely reflects the values and principles of cultural brokering.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers October 2024

 October 23, 2024

CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.

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ALIGN Association Annual Report 2023-2024

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated board of directors, employees, contractors, members, partners, and supporters whose unwavering commitment has been crucial to our success this year. Together, we look forward to building on our achievements and advancing our mission in the coming year.

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Listen to Tanya Tourangeau ALIGN's Reconciliation Consultant on CFWE Radio

 October 7, 2024

ALIGN’s Reconciliation Strategist Consultant Tanya Tourangeau, recently did an interview with CFWE and you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about ALIGN’s Empowering Futures: A Gathering for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty

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ALIGN WCB Series 2024 Follow-Up: Related Resources & Presentation Materials

 October 1, 2024

Feb 14, 2024 Session Intro to WCB, presented by Erin Eden and Alastair Hopwood from WCB and February 29, 2024 session Psychological Health in the Workplace presented by Amanda Wyatt, supported by Alastair Hopwood from WCB

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ALIGN's Alberta Provincial Advocacy Toolkit: Forming a Successful Community Action Network

 October 1, 2024

The objective of this guide will be to provide members of ALIGN with the knowledge and confidence to form a successful Community Action Network.

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Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society: Growing Organizational Well-Being (ALIGN’s Well-Being eBlast Sept 2024)

 September 15, 2024

This month we feature Jill Robinson's experiencing of piloting the toolkit with managers using components of the tool-kit to better understand how to promote staff well-being.

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ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers September 2024

 September 15, 2024

CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.

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ALIGN Online Training – RFP Essentials & Analyzing an RFP Opportunity

 September 11, 2024

ALIGN Association's RFP online training, is self-directed as a voice-over PowerPoint you can take at your own pace. Developed & delivered by Three E Training Inc.

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ALIGN Statement: Nurturing Children’s Needs: Analyzing the Connection of Gender Policy in Alberta

 September 11, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Gender Policy in Alberta: Promoting Children's Rights and Well-Being

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ALIGN Introduction to Child Intervention In Alberta Online Self Study Guide

 August 20, 2024

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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WJS: Using Well-Being Domains to Share Stories & Build Community (ALIGN's Well-Being eBlast August 2024)

 August 15, 2024

This month we feature Aaron Hachkowski’s experience of piloting the toolkit at WJS. Aaron is a Program Director and oversees sites across Alberta and Ontario. He found that gathering stories for each of the toolkit’s seven well-being domains was a way to support learning and community between very diverse sites

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Introducing the appointment of Sonja Polz as the new Executive Director of ALIGN

The ALIGN board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonja Polz as the new Executive Director of ALIGN Association of Community Services, effective July 22, 2024.

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ALIGN & Partners Community Services Staff Safety Initiative (CSSSI) Training and Resources

 August 1, 2024

On behalf of ACDS, ALIGN, and the Government of Alberta Ministries of Children’s Services and Community and Social Services, we are pleased to share these resources that are available through the Community Services Staff Safety Initiative (CSSSI), which aims to increase staff safety and reduce harassment and violence in community services workplaces in Alberta.

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ALIGN Association’s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

 August 1, 2024

ALIGN Association of Community Services is dedicated to upholding the principles of Truth and Reconciliation and are committed to supporting the well-being of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children, youth, families, and communities

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ALIGN Journal for Services to Children and Families 2024

 July 25, 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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Rainbow Literacy: Stories Sharing Each Client's Journey (ALIGN's Well-Being eBlast July 2024)

 July 15, 2024

This month we feature Barbare Moore Coffey's experience of piloting the toolkit at a small FRN in rural southern Alberta. Barbara is the Executive Director of Rainbow Literacy and found in the toolkit a way to make storytelling fundamental to learning and understanding impact.

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PRESENTATIONS From ALIGN Health and Safety Showcase Day:

 July 10, 2024

Presentations on OHS, WCB and our sector, hazard assessments and Investigation & Reporting (Health & Safety Showcase Day “Safety Conversations with Experts & Colleagues” Thursday, October 12th, 2023)

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ALIGN Association Report: OHS Sub-Committee Survey Results 2023

 July 1, 2024

Survey Conducted Monday, February 7th, 2022, to Monday, April 25th, 2022

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ALIGN's Well-Being eBlast McMan South: Understanding Staff Well-Being and Supervision

 June 15, 2024

This month we feature Brittany Anderson's experience of piloting the tookit at McMan South. Brittany is a Therapeutic Caregiving Specialist, and she started using the toolkit to better understand staff well-being and supervision.

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ALIGN’s Government Relations Key Messages and Election Strategy

 June 13, 2024

ALIGN's Key Message and Election Strategy 2023 inclusive of sustainable funding, keeping services in the community and ensuring vulnerable Albertans have access to the services they need

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Building Stronger Child Welfare Systems Together (“Reconciliation Talks” Blog)

 June 1, 2024

As non-Indigenous agencies, our role is to support and collaborate with Indigenous communities, acknowledging their expertise and authority in child welfare matters.

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