1. Caring for Our Children: We Are in This Together
Alberta Assoc. of Services for Children and Families
Alberta Foster Parent Assoc. and
South Region Child and Family Services
February 2015

2. To Have Successful Adults, Children Need a Healthy Family That is Supported by a Healthy Community Dr. William Bell, Casey Foundation
Historically, we have separated
the child from the family and
the child/family from the community.
We need to re-think the paradigm
to one of inclusiveness
that sees the child/family and community as a whole –
as the “client”.

3. Over-riding Statement *
It is important to understand that: all of the different initiatives and shifts in practice are: connected; congruent; complement each other; are moving in the same direction and are intended to support children and families to achieve better outcomes. They do not replace the one before and are not in separate silos

4. Change is Happening Quickly and Purposly
Many initiatives are currently being implemented or are in the works
All need to be aligned – policy to practice to paperwork
Focus upon:
Achieving better outcomes for children and families
Streamlining services - easier access, identifying and eliminating barriers,
Evidence based programming using valid and reliable tools
Critical thinking, reflective supervision, coaching, appreciative inquiry approaches
Results based budgeting

5. Change Management * The central issue to creating change
is never just strategy, structure, culture, or systems.
The core of the matter is always about
changing behavior of people…
how they see and think about
what is new or proposed...
John Kotter

6. Contact Information
Sandra Maygard
Phone #:
Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families
(AASCF) web-site: