Key services
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Benefits are available to low-income Albertans through the Adult Health Benefit.
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Helping you find and apply for family and social supports.
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Financial and health benefits for eligible Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.
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Services to help Albertans explore career and training options and search for jobs.
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The FSCD program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs.
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Activities and resources to help prevent family violence and support healthy relationships.
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Find a shelter, addiction and mental health supports, and emergency financial assistance.
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Supports for individuals and families to pay for basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter.
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PDD helps adults with developmental disabilities get services to live as independently as possible in their community.
In Focus
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Alberta's homelessness response
A summary of actions to address homelessness in Alberta.
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Social benefit rate increases
Benefit rates for AISH, income support and seniors benefits increased January 1, 2019.
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Service dogs
Supporting the safety and inclusion of Albertans who rely on service dogs.
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Minister Rajan Sawhney
Rajan Sawhney was appointed Minister of Community and Social Services on April 30, 2019.
Our responsibilities
Community and Social Services provides supports for families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.
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Featured News
- Oct 01, 2019
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement for Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019:
- Sep 09, 2019
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day 2019:
- Jul 30, 2019
The Persons with Developmental Disabilities review panel’s engagement report is now available online.