Parent Resources
Helpful Links
Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF)
The organization aims to reduce child victimization and exploitation by providing prevention, education, and recovery services. On the website, visitors can access various resources, such as safety information for children and youth, tools for parents and caregivers, and resources for professionals working with children.
Children’s Cottage community support
The Children’s Cottage Society aims to prevent harm and neglect to children and support the healthy development of families. They provide a range of programs and services, including crisis nurseries, family support, and education and outreach initiatives.
Alberta Child and Youth Services
Alberta Children’s Services is responsible for a range of programs and services designed to support children, youth, and families in the province. This may include child protection, family support, adoption, foster care, and other related services.
Anxiety BC
AnxietyBC is a non-profit organization that aims to increase awareness and understanding of anxiety disorders, promote education, and provide access to evidence-based resources and treatment options for individuals and families affected by anxiety.
Program and Services Alberta
Alberta offers a wide range of programs and services to its residents, including education and training programs, health care services, social support programs, and more.
Pop-Up Adventure Play
Popup Adventure Play is a non-profit organization that aims to promote child-led, unstructured play in various communities. They provide resources and training to individuals and organizations who want to create more opportunities for play for children.
Parent Link
Parent Link Alberta is a website dedicated to supporting families in Alberta, Canada. The website provides a wide range of information, resources, and services to help parents and caregivers in their parenting journey.
Healthy Minds Healthy Children. Promoting Healthy Mental Health in Care Request for consultation
A mental health care provider located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The organization offers a variety of mental health services, including counseling, therapy, and psychiatric assessments, to individuals, families, and couples.
YWCA
YWCA Calgary is a non-profit organization based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with a mission to support women and their families.
Triple P Parenting
Triple P Parenting is a website that provides evidence-based parenting strategies and resources to help parents and caregivers raise confident, resilient, and happy children.
Provincial Childcare Licensing
It offers details about the services provided by the authority, including child protection, foster care, and adoption, as well as information about how to access these services.
Community Child Care Resources
Government of Alberta - Types of Children
The webpage covers a range of childcare options including licensed childcare centers, approved family day homes, unlicensed care, and informal care.
Government of Alberta - Finding Quality Care
The website offers a search tool that allows users to search for licensed child care programs, out-of-school care programs, and family day homes in their area. Users can refine their search based on a range of criteria, including location, hours of operation, and program type.
Canadian Child Care Federation
The CCCP offers a range of programs and services aimed at preventing the sexual exploitation of children and helping families and communities respond to incidents of child abuse.
Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs for immigrant families
The page also includes information on language training, employment services, and community resources, as well as links to additional resources for newcomers to Manitoba.
Children’s Services
Children’s Services
The Ministry of Children’s Services is responsible for protecting children and youth, providing support to families, and helping Albertans access high-quality early learning and child care.
Family Resources
Family Resources
These resources include research reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, and webinars that provide information on topics such as childcare financing, workforce development, program quality, and access to services.