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The provincial government is adding $23.6 million to support Alberta foster caregivers, including funding for counselling and for those helping older youth. 

Alberta’s government is investing more than $23.6 million in new supports for foster caregivers and measures to improve stability for young people in care.

The Conference Board of Canada projects a loss of revenue of $2 to $5.5 billion if provinces don't invest in mental health, housing and education programs within five years.

The free publication features art, essays and advocacy for and by youth from Alberta’s child welfare system.

The UCP government is investing $28 million in a program aimed at supporting young adults aging out of government care, but critics say the transition has been disastrous and programming falls short.

Alberta’s UCP government is boosting funding for programming that aims to help young people aging out of government care by $28 million over three years.

Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is investing an additional $28 million to support and empower youth and young adults to successfully transition out of government care and build careers.

Between April 1 and Oct. 31, there have been 26 deaths of children or youth in care or receiving government services.

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz has accepted and is implementing all six action items outlined in the Review of Deaths of Children and Youth Receiving Child Intervention Services.

A total of 45 children, youth and young adults receiving government care died between April 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022.