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$650,000 Investment

Province aiming to create safer homes, brighter futures for youth

Nov 19, 2025 | 1:46 PM

Alberta’s government says it is supporting and strengthening occupational health and safety practices in child and youth facilities.

Over the next two years, the province says it is investing more than $650,000 to help approximately 50 child and youth agencies strengthen their occupational health and safety practices.

This funding is expected to help create safer environments for front-line staff and the children and youth in their care and directly contribute to reducing workplace risks, improved safety protocols, training and support for staff.

“I am thankful for the commitment shown by staff in child and youth facilities across Alberta,” states Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services, in a press release Wednesday. “This investment will enhance their safety by improving training, strengthening working conditions and ensuring consistent safety practices no matter where they work.”

Alberta’s government says it is partnering with ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Continuing Care Safety Association to establish occupational health and safety programs for child intervention agencies providing facility-based care, enhanced workplace safety through trauma-informed and responsive safety practices, regulatory compliance education and other critical safety measures.

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“ALIGN is proud to partner in strengthening safety across Alberta’s child intervention sector,” shares Sonja Polz, executive director, ALIGN Association of Community Services. “This investment is an important step in supporting staff well-being and enhancing trauma-informed safety practices across Alberta’s child intervention sector.”

“Continuing Care Safety Association is honoured to contribute to this initiative, which reinforces the critical importance of occupational health and safety in child and youth care settings,” adds Dana Loeppky, executive director, Continuing Care Safety Association. “By enhancing safety systems and supporting staff, we collectively advance the well-being of both caregivers and the young people they serve.”

Alberta government quick facts:

• Joining a health and safety association can help reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, fatalities and Workers’ Compensation Board premiums by promoting healthy and safe work environments.
• The Continuing Care Safety Association is the health and safety association of choice for child intervention contracted agencies providing facility-based care.