CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Child & Family Services support the safety and well-being of First Nations children ordinarily residing on-reserve.
This ATC program supports the delivery of culturally appropriate prevention and protection services for First Nations children and families, in accordance with the legislation and standards of Alberta.
All children are protected by provincial or territorial child welfare legislation as child and family services are matters of provincial or territorial jurisdiction. The CFS department works together with families and communities to develop nurturing, safe, environments for children, youth, and individuals where family strengths are recognized.
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Child Family Services
Providing culturally appropriate services for First Nations children and families is our top priority. If you or someone you know is in crisis or in need of support to prevent crisis, contact our team now! We are stronger when we support each other.
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KINSHIP & FOSTER CARE PROGRAM
Maintaining and protecting children’s community connection, Indigenous identity, culture, heritage, spirituality, language and traditions.
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FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Open to all ATC First Nations Community Members, programming is here to support families while promoting community activities and events that strengthen families and community connections.
Family Programming Activities, Events, and Workshops
Careers in ATC Child & Family Service Department
Join us and be part of the team healing our communities.
Under the direction of the Child and Family Services Director, the File Clerk will organize paperwork according to an efficient filing system and digitalize all important documents. This position will be expected to protect and update files as well as make them easily accessible to your colleagues. A file clerk must be organized and possess an understanding of confidentiality and data protection. The File Clerk will be skilled in computers and detail oriented. The goal is to preserve ATC’s records and manage files effectively.
The ATC Child and Family Services, Community Prevention Coordinator is responsible for leading the design and implementation of programming that promotes language, cultural development, and family preservation. Practitioners in this role will focus on Cree and Dene customs, as relevant to the community’s rich cultural history.
Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is seeking a Site Coordinator for our Fort Chipewyan office with strong interpersonal and customer focused skills. Reporting to the Child and Family Services Office Manager, the Site Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily site administrative duties and being the first point of contact for our visitors and clients for ATC’s Fort Chipewyan office.
The ideal candidate is someone who can effectively communicate with all employees within the organization and external visitors/clients. They must ensure that all Site Coordinator duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality service in a timely manner.
The Case Aide provides a variety of non-delegated services to assist the Children and Family Services Department.
Reporting to the Child and Family Services (CFS) Director, the CFS Intervention Supervisor will oversee foster care, intake and assessment, and assist staff with case planning, management of agreements, court work, and permanency planning. The CFS intervention Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with the Child and Youth Family Enhancement Act.
The ATC Child and Family Services, Community Prevention Coordinator is responsible for leading the design and implementation of programming that promotes language, cultural development, and family preservation. Practitioners in this role will focus on Cree and Dene customs, as relevant to the community’s rich cultural history.
Athabasca Tribal Council is seeking a self-motivated, professional individual who has a strong commitment to working with children and families to ensure they reach their full potential.
Athabasca Tribal Council is seeking a self-motivated, professional individual who has a strong commitment to working with children and families to ensure they reach their full potential.
Reporting to the Child and Family Services (CFS) Director, the CFS Intervention Supervisor will oversee foster care, intake and assessment, and assist staff with case planning, management of agreements, court work, and permanency planning. The CFS intervention Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with the Child and Youth Family Enhancement Act.
CFS Urgent or Crisis Contacts
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ATC Child & Family Services Main Line
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Child & Family Services On Call
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Child & Family Services Crisis Unit