Latest News
Last updated: Feb 09, 2012 03:19
Jan 24, 2012 - Province working to provide Albertans with better service on social programs
Dec 20, 2011 - Help is available during the holidays for victims of family violence
Dec 9, 2011 - Help for the holidays
Nov 14, 2011 - New family violence prevention project engages men, boys
Nov 4, 2011 - Alberta's children and youth stand up to bullying
Oct 22, 2011 - Minister celebrates accomplishments of Great Kids
Sept 30, 2011 - October marks Child Abuse Awareness Month
Aug 25, 2011 - Government further strengthening quality assurance and transparency within the child intervention system
Aug 18, 2011 - New Calgary centre will improve support for children and families
July 20, 2011 - Government providing additional funding for agency service providers
July 8, 2011 - Royal Couple’s passion for helping youth inspires new post secondary scholarship
July 7, 2011 - Child care inspection summaries now available online
June 21, 2011 - Alberta examines best practices for children, youth and families
May 12, 2011 - New Child and Youth Advocate appointed for Alberta
May 12, 2011 - New initiatives guide Calgary children and youth away from crime
May 11, 2011 - New programs help prevent crime in Edmonton
April 15, 2011 - Nominations are being accepted for the 2011 Great Kids Awards
April 8, 2011 - Province recognizes leaders in early learning and child care
Mar 30, 2011 - More mentors will benefit Alberta's children and youth
Mar 18, 2011 - Persons Case Scholarships support student achievements
Mar 11, 2011- Infant Response Team provides support to at-risk families
Mar 10, 2011 - Finalists selected for Child Care Awards of Excellence
Mar 9, 2011 - Proceeds from illegal property sales invested in community services
Feb 18, 2011 - Alberta improves parents' access to quality child care
Jan 7, 2011 Awards celebrate excellence in early learning and child care
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Past News Releases
Government increases support for women’s emergency shelters (Thurs, June 26, 2008)
Alberta government shines spotlight on Great Kids (Sun, June 22, 2008)
Province takes action on recommendations from foster care review (Tues, June 10, 2008)
Local family violence and bullying prevention projects benefit from $3 million in provincial funding (Thurs, June 5, 2008)
Province boosts financial support for foster parents by $4.1 million (Tues, May 20, 2008)
Provincial child care plan will create more quality child care spaces for children up to 12 years of age (Fri, May 9, 2008)
Provincial child care plan recognizes unique circumstances of Ft. McMurray (Fri, May 9, 2008)
Province presents top honours in child care (Thurs, May 8, 2008)
Nearly 3,500 new child care spaces to open in 51 Alberta communities (Mon, April 14, 2008)
Forty finalists vying for Alberta's top child care awards (Fri, April 4, 2008)
Nominate a Great Kid today! (Wed, Jan 30, 2008)
Nominate excellence in your child care community (Mon, Jan 14, 2008)
Better outcomes for children, youth and families focus of Tarchuk's meetings in Switzerland and the United Kingdom (Tues, Dec 04, 2007)
Government launches second phase of consultation on child care standards (Mon, Dec 03, 2007)
Young Albertans urged to "be better than bullying" (Wed, Nov 21, 2007)
Alberta's kids benefit from partnership investments (Wed, Nov 07, 2007)
$26-million investment helps contracted agencies hire and keep staff (Mon, Nov. 05, 2007)
The Art of Peace counters family violence and bullying - (Mon, Nov 05, 2007)
Albertans' commitment to quality child care reaffirmed in consultation (Wed, Oct 30, 2007)
Positive Parenting Program strengthens parents’ knowledge, skills - (Wed, Oct 3, 07)
New Alberta law better protects sexually exploited children - (Wed, Sep 26, 07)
Cold Lake and area to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD services - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Edmonton and area to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD services - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Northern Alberta to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD services - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Central Alberta to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD services - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Southern Alberta to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD services - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Northwest Alberta to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD services - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Calgary and area to benefit from enhanced and expanded FASD service - (Fri, Sep 7, 07)
Albertans join the world to commemorate two important events in September - (Mon, Aug 27, 07)
New bursary helps retain staff in social services agencies - (Thu, Jun 14, 07)
87 local projects benefit from $3 million in provincial funding - (Thu, May 31, 07)
Government enhances access to FASD programs and services - (Wed, May 30, 07)
Government seeks input on standards supporting quality child care - (Thu, May 24, 07)
Frontline workers honoured for dedication to children and families - (Thu, May 10, 07)
Government provides additional help to victims of family violence and bullying - (Wed, May 9, 07)
New initiatives target more staff and the creation of child care spaces - (Tue, May 1, 07)
Canada's New Government, Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 First Nations and Alberta Embark on New Approach to Child Welfare on Reserve - (Fri, Apr 27, 07)
Child care professionals named finalists for top prize - (Fri, Apr 20, 07)
Stelmach government takes action to attract and retain child care staff - (Mon, Apr 16, 07)
Government increases support for women's emergency shelters - (Thu, Apr 12, 07)
Victims of child sexual exploitation to receive enhanced support under new legislation - (Mon, Mar 12, 07)
Premier Stelmach to lead Alberta's Promise - (Fri, Mar 9, 07)
New legislation promotes more choice and flexibility in child care - (Thu, Mar 8, 07)
Government invests in people who serve children, youth and families - (Mon, Mar 5, 07)
Great kids recognized for outstanding accomplishments - (Sun, Mar 4, 07)
Minister Tarchuk announces Special Case Review board members - (Mon, Feb 12, 07)
Special Case Review Terms of Reference - (Mon, Feb 12, 07)
Nomination opens for provincial child care awards - (Mon, Jan 8, 07)
2006
Grants help communities take action against family violence and bullying - (Fri, Nov 24, 06)
Nominate a Great Kid today! - (Fri, Nov 24, 06)
Blockin' Betty and the Bad Guy Patrol help kids navigate the web safely - (Wed, Nov 15, 06)
Youth share their solutions to bullying - (Thu, Nov 9, 06)
Ten new Parent Link Centres opening, including one in cyberspace - (Wed, Nov 8, 06)
Families can access child specialists and services through video conference - (Mon, Nov 6, 06)
Albertans encouraged to reach out to victims of family violence - (Wed, Nov 1, 06)
New law better protects victims of family violence - (Mon, Oct 30, 06)
Alberta law first in Canada to protect drug-endangered children - (Thu, Oct 26, 06)
Workshops help parents cope with stress - (Wed, Oct 25, 06)
Foster families open hearts and homes to children and youth in need - (Fri, Oct 13, 06)
Deadline for Stand-up and Stop Bullying video contest extended - (Tue, Oct 3, 06)
What We Heard - Child Care Space Creation - (Wed, Sep 27, 06)
Government annual reports outline programs and accomplishments of 2005-06 - (Tue, Sep 26, 06)
Video contest puts spotlight on bullying - (Fri, Sep 8, 06)
Alberta marks International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day - (Thu, Sep 7, 06)
Children's Services Minister invited to sit with panel of experts at international child abuse conference - (Thu, Aug 31, 06)
Over 500 responses to child care space consultation - (Thu, Aug 24, 06)
$3.6 million in funding benefits 95 projects to prevent family violence and bullying - (Tue, Jul 4, 06)
Child care professionals honoured for outstanding performance - (Fri, Jun 16, 06)
Comic book teaches kids about online safety - (Tue, Jun 13, 06)
Government tackles online luring - (Mon, Jun 5, 06)
Province reaches out to youth struggling with bullying - (Fri, May 12, 06)
2006 Budget advances the futures of more Alberta youth - (Mon, Apr 10, 06)
Province pledges $600,000 to family violence project - (Fri, Apr 7, 06)
Alberta honours outstanding children and youth - (Sun, Mar 5, 06)
Stalking victims to gain protection from family violence with new legislation - (Thu, Feb 23, 06)
New legislation aims to protect children exposed to drug manufacturing and trafficking - (Thu, Feb 23, 06)
Child care professionals recognized for excellence - (Thu, Feb 16, 06)
Nominate a Great Kid today! - (Wed, Jan 11, 06)
