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.
Child & Family Services Teams
Child & Family Services Intervention Team
Child & Family Services Kinship/Foster Care Team
Child & Family Services Prevention Team
Child & Family Services Post-Majority Team
Child & Family Services OUTREACH Team
We're here to serve the people.
Our team will listen to your worries about a child or youth and point you in the right direction - this might be referring your concerns onto our Intake team, or putting you in touch with others who can help.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, or are worried about a child or youth, you can call us and talk to one of our Caseworkers. Alongside you, they will determine the urgency of the concern, whether anything further is needed, or if the child or young person's needs could be better met by another support. Call us at one of the numbers listed below.
If a child is in immediate danger, phone the Police at 911.
CFS Urgent Contacts
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ATC Main Office
Monday — Friday
8:30am — 4:30pm
Closed Statutory Holidays -
Child & Family Services On Call
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Edmonton Child Intervention Intake and Response Team (CIIRT)
24 hours/day