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Minister Rebecca Schulz
Rebecca Schulz was sworn in as Minister of Children's Services on April 30, 2019.
Accomplishments
Consistent, sustainable funding allows child advocacy centres to provide coordinated and child-friendly services and supports to children and youth who have experienced abuse.
$1 million more for Advancing Futures, a program giving youth who have been in care more financial support to pursue post-secondary studies and learn life skills.
Two graphic novels on youth suicide prevention have been created by/for First Nations and Métis youth. These resources support youth suicide prevention and mental health promotion.
Key information
- Alberta’s Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act requires anyone who believes a child is at risk to report their concern.
- Learn the signs of abuse and neglect, and report concerns to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-387-KIDS.
- Foster Care is the temporary living arrangement for a child if Children's Services can’t quickly locate suitable kinship care.
- To learn more about becoming a foster caregiver, contact your local Children’s Services office or Delegated First Nation Agency.
- Alberta residents are able to adopt children in government care, as well as through private and international adoption.
- Families who adopt or obtain private guardianship of a child in permanent government care can apply for financial assistance.
Our responsibilities
Children’s Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. The ministry engages with Indigenous leaders and communities, the Government of Canada, other Government of Alberta ministries, community agencies and other stakeholders.
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In focus
Alberta’s budget is focused on protecting lives and livelihoods, investing in health care, preparing for recovery and spending responsibly.
Subsidies are available to offset the cost of child care for eligible lower-income families.
Latest news
- Sep 10, 2021
Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on World Suicide Prevention Day:
- Sep 01, 2021
Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on Big Brothers Big Sisters Month:
- Aug 05, 2021
Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement in response to the Quebec-Canada agreement on a Canada-wide early learning and child care system: