Farewell and Future Endeavors to ALIGN E.D. Rhonda Barraclough

ALIGN NEW REPORT

ALIGN & PolicyWise – Measuring Child Well-being Report 2024 This report marks the end of a year-long collaborative learning journey to better understand and define well-being for use in the child welfare practice in Alberta. Our goal was to describe well-being in a way that resonated with diverse cultural communities and prioritized Indigenous peoples’ perspectives. VIEW HERE

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ALIGN TRAINING EVENTS

ALIGN Presents Cultural Solutions 101 with Dr. Reg Crowshoe Virtual March 20 - 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST.

ALIGN Presents The Advisor Office for Alberta Workers' Compensation Information Session Virtual April 3, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MDT FREE

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PROVINCIAL

Increases to Caregiver Rates and Important Information Regarding TAP (Transition to Adulthood Program) The total amount to be invested in this support is $22 million, divided over the next 3 years, based on the Consumer Price Index. The actual amounts for this year will be provided prior to June 2024 when the new rates will come into effect. I will provide this information to everyone the moment we receive it and important information for caregivers from Jerry Mortensen, Executive Director, Youth in Transition, Children and Family Services, regarding TAP (Transition to Adulthood Program). Read full  Message from AFKA’s CEO – Melissa Jones (March 1, 2024)

WCB updated cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), maximum compensable earnings, and mileage, meal and clothing allowances for 2024. Find the complete summary of recent changes in the WCB Policy Manual

SEEKING FEEDBACK!

WCB is seeking your feedback on the following topics: Industry custom pricing (ICP) automatic re-polling and Policy 01-08: Reconsiderations, reviews, and appeals Consultation Deadline March 11, 2024  Learn More

Alberta 2024 OHS Code Review Seeking Engagement for OHS Code Relating to Violence & Harassment Deadline March 19, 2024 Learn More

FEDERAL

The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds The Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families Feb 9, 2024 The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously voted to uphold the Liberal government’s Indigenous child welfare law and dismissed Quebec’s appeal in a landmark opinion affirming Indigenous Peoples’ jurisdiction over child and family services Learn More

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ALIGN maintains one of the most comprehensive grants directories available to Charity and Non-Profits organizations? Find up-to-date listings for upcoming and ongoing grants and awards applicable to Alberta agencies and organizations!

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