AFKA News
Check out our most recent posts below!
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
Family Fun Art Contest Contest opens on April 1st, 2022 and will close on May 31st, 2022 at midnight. This art contest aims to inspire
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
Family Day Weekend – Office Closure
The AFKA office will be closed for the Family Day long weekend, re-opening on Tuesday, February, 22nd at 8:15 AM. For information on requesting support
What is the OCYA and How Can They Help?
Check out this video from the OCYA to learn more about who they are and how they can help. For more information, visit their website
We’re on Instagram! Meet the AFKA Team!
We’re on Instagram!! Check us out @afka_caregiver_support https://www.instagram.com/afka_caregiver_support/?hl=en
Foster Talks & Fireside Chat presented by the Calgary and District Foster Parents Assoc.
The Calgary and District Foster Parents Association has a great session coming up on January 20th available to all foster and kinship caregivers in Alberta!
Trauma and Secondary (Vicarious) Trauma for Caregivers: : The Impact on the Individual and Family/Caregiving System
Join the AFKA and Dr. Wanda Polzin on January 31st to learn more about Trauma and Secondary (Vicarious) Trauma for Caregivers! Date of session: January
