
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.
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.
Under the supervision of the Prevention Supervisor, the Prevention Coordinator is responsible for leading the design and implementation of programming that promotes language, cultural development, and family preservation. This role will develop effective strategies to meet the emotional, psychological, physical, and social support needs of the First Nation’s communities. The vision of prevention programming is to decrease the number of children and families requiring intervention services.
Under the direction of the Post Majority Support Services Supervisor, the Post Majority Support Worker will be responsible for empowering our young community members who are aging out of care and/or are young adults formerly in care. The Post Majority Support Services Worker will develop and implement effective strategies to support the youth and young adults to reach self sufficiency within their communities.
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.
The Director of CFS is responsible for the overall management of Child and Family Services, including Family Enhancement, Intervention Services, and Kinship/Foster Care to ATC’s affiliated First Nation’s communities. This role involves financial management, providing expert advice, and ensuring the delivery of quality services in line with new legislation and a family-centered approach.
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