AFKA News
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Happy Thanksgiving!
To our members, families, and friends… As the leaves turn to beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows and summer draws to a close, Thanksgiving is almost
It’s Foster and Kinship Caregiver Appreciation Month!
Every day, foster and kinship caregivers help change the lives of children and youth in care, supporting them with compassion, kindness, and committed hearts. It
OCYA National Child Day Art Contest
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) is hosting an art contest to celebrate National Child Day (NCD) on November 20 and promote
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2022 is National Indigenous People’s Day, a day to observe, create awareness and educate ourselves on this day of recognition. It
Victoria Day Holiday – AFKA Hours
The AFKA office will be closed Monday, May 23, 2022 for Victoria Day. We will resume regular office hours Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 8:15
AFKA Awards – Nomination Deadline – June 15
The AFKA 2022 Awards nominations are underway! We at the AFKA believe in the importance of recognizing those who go above and beyond to provide
AFKA Bursary
This bursary is designed to help in continuing education in a college, university, vocational institution or other special educational pursuits. A minimum of two bursaries will
Family Fun Art Contest – Closed
Family Fun Art Contest – Contest is Now Closed. This art contest aims to inspire creativity in children and youth, giving them an opportunity to have
Happy Easter – AFKA Office Hours
The AFKA office will be closed on Good Friday (April 15th) and Easter Monday (April 18th). We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, April
National Poison Prevention Week – March 20 – 26, 2022 – #NPPW22
March 20 – 26, 2022 is National Poison Prevention Week! This year, the Injury Prevention Centre (IPC), the Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS), Alberta
Honouring Social Workers
March is National Social Work Month and March 6 – 12 is Social Work Week! The Alberta Foster and Kinship Association is proud to honour
Caregiver Support Pilot Project – Group Support Sessions
The Alberta Foster and Kinship Association, in collaboration with Little Warriors, is beginning the much-anticipated pilot project for caregiver supports! The group support
Research Study – Looking for Participants
Attn: Foster Parents… University of Alberta Ph.D. student Brendon Pratt is conducting a qualitative study exploring the relationships between foster children and biological children of
AFKA Charitable Tax Donation Receipts
The AFKA is in the process of issuing 2021 charitable tax donation receipts. If you haven’t received yours by February 25th, please contact our office
