ALIGN'S SECTOR NEWS
July 15, 2021


ALIGN Journal Special Edition COVID-19: Meeting the Challenge in Child Welfare Settings Spring 2021
Informative articles related to COVID-19’s Impact on Alberta’s Community Disability Services, Supporting Foster and Kinship Caregivers, Community-service Agency Communicative Collaboration, Perspective on Transitioning to Virtual Work and Training and Adapting to Change.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT - DON'T DELAY!
The government wants to hear from Albertans, review available data and expertise, and ensure government and community supports are working for kids and families
Adult - Parents, caregivers and professionals Take the survey
Children/Youth under 19 Take the survey
Deadline July 31, 2021
ARE VIRTUAL SERVICES SUSTAINABLE FOR NONPROFITS?
There are so many demands and priorities that nonprofits need to address and the virtual revolution is one of them, yet 70% of charities say they have higher priorities just keeping up with day to day demands! Here are a few good resources to help inform and guide you forward!

The content covers vital areas such as culture, managing risks and ethics and adaptability as well as other key topics.
RESULTS ARE IN! Are Canada’s Charities Ready for Digital Transformation?
Download your copy of the Canada Helps.org 2021 Digital Skills Survey Results for an in-depth look at where charities are in their digital journeys and what’s holding them back!

Is Digital Transformation Sustainable For Nonprofits In A Post-Covid World? (Forbes) For charities and nonprofits, it’s not just about whether the weekly staff meeting keeps happening on Teams or Zoom. It will be a question of whether offering programs and services virtually is a sustainable long-term strategy...

HOMELESSNESS
The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, A Way Home Canada and Making the Shift released an updated version of the Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) Program Model Guide and a NEW accompanying  HF4Y Operations Manual. WATCH the launch video about this new release!
What role can and should schools play in youth homelessness prevention and early intervention? This article explores research suggesting that school-based programs are key to identifying children at risk, preventing homelessness, and improving learning outcomes for those who do experience homelessness.


KINSHIP CARE
It's All Relative: Supporting Kinship Care Video Series illustrates the complex dynamics of family relationships and caregiver support needs through real-life stories of kinship caregivers. The powerful stories demonstrate the important role that kinship caregivers play in the lives of children across the country and how strengthening these diverse families can help achieve positive outcomes for children.

ACEF Engaging Kinship Caregivers: Managing Risk Factors in Kinship Care, a five-part video series from Annie E. Casey Foundation to strengthen child welfare professionals’ ability to support kin families.

GRANTS
Youth Initiatives that have a primary focus on adolescent emotional health and wellness or on career transitions for youth and young adults. Application Accepted Ongoing

Focused on critically important community-based health programs, including mental health and well-being programs, supporting at-risk populations.
Edmonton Deadlines July 27, 2021
Calgary Deadline August 1, 2021

Support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives Deadline August 1, 2021.

This program supports initiatives and projects that build intercultural awareness and understanding.
Deadline September 1, 2021