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PolicyWise for Children & Families

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We work with the social-serving sector to enhance practices and policies that support well-being. Together, we create a world where children and familes thrive.

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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 30/09/2026
In honour of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, @PolicyWise.com staff will be taking this opportunity to listen to the voices and wisdom of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Our offices will reopen on Thursday, October 1.
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 24/09/2026
Alberta’s social enterprises & non-profits strengthen communities, create jobs & drive innovation yet their economic impact lacks data. @ucalgary.bsky.social’s Social Enterprise & Non-Profit Survey provides evidence to support advocacy & investment into this vital sector. 🧵 1/2
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 19/09/2026
Navigating social, legal, and medical systems can be challenging. Accurate local information can help caregivers be resilient as they support their youth’s gender transition in Alberta. @PolicyWise.com has recently updated these guides to help service providers: bit.ly/4id6rvR
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 18/09/2026
Ever had someone misgender you, ask inappropriate questions, or make you feel like you don’t belong? @PolicyWise.com is gathering Two Spirit, trans, non-binary & gender-diverse youth to learn about discrimination. Visit buff.ly/07gtHXk Or email info@policywise.com to register
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 14/09/2026
Across Alberta, social enterprises & non-profit organizations strengthen communities, create jobs & drive innovation yet their economic impact lacks data. Leaders in this sector are invited to take @ucalgary.bsky.social’s Social Enterprise & Non-Profit Survey: buff.ly/7TuT8aG
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 12/09/2026
Advocacy in Action, our project supporting gender-diverse youth self-advocacy in Alberta, has a newsletter! Join to hear about our upcoming workshops, advocacy forum, and resource toolkit for youth and allies: buff.ly/pTXD2Sk
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 10/09/2026
Evidence matters most when people can use it. Raising Canada 2026 turns research, expertise & young people’s perspectives into a clear case for action on child and youth well-being.
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 09/09/2026
The Top 10 Threats outlined in Raising Canada show just how many barriers stand in the way of children’s health, safety & potential.
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 08/09/2026
Childhood is getting harder for Canadian kids. Raising Canada 2026 identifies the 10 most pressing threats to childhood. For the first time, online harms rank number one. @PolicyWise.com is proud to serve as National Presenting Partner for this annual report from Children First Canada.
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 05/09/2026
Alberta’s social enterprises & non-profits strengthen communities, create jobs & drive innovation yet their economic impact lacks data. @ucalgary.bsky.social’s Social Enterprise & Non-Profit Survey provides evidence to support advocacy & investment into this vital sector. 🧵 1/2
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 03/09/2026
Navigating social, legal, and medical systems can be challenging. Accurate local information can help caregivers be resilient as they support their youth’s gender transition in Alberta. @PolicyWise.com has recently updated these guides to help service providers: bit.ly/4id6rvR
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 15/07/2026
When more than one service supports the same young person who is homeless, teams need a clear way to coordinate support while protecting privacy. Learn how identifying and mitigating risk can support responsible data sharing: buff.ly/7OQHqsy
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 06/07/2026
New research from @PolicyWise.com and our partners shows how youth-centred information practices can strengthen communication, respect youth choices, and support efforts to prevent youth homelessness. Explore how this research can help your work: buff.ly/2gfosue
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 02/07/2026
When more than one service supports the same young person who is homeless, teams need a clear way to coordinate support while protecting privacy. Learn how identifying and mitigating risk can support responsible data sharing: buff.ly/7OQHqsy
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 30/06/2026
Those working in rural communities to improve mental health know how much heart and effort goes into making change happen. But do they know how much of a difference they make or how to show what their projects achieve? We have 5 new resources that can help share their impact: buff.ly/uuO3l3F
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 29/06/2026
Navigating social, legal, and medical systems can be challenging. Accurate local information can help caregivers be resilient as they support their youth’s gender transition in Alberta. @PolicyWise.com has created 3 guides that can help service providers at: bit.ly/4id6rvR
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 28/06/2026
We are sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. This report from @thenpchamber.bsky.social offers an overview of Alberta's non-profit sector highlighting strengths, identifying key challenges, and outlining recommendations. Learn more at: buff.ly/SjDlhmz
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 28/06/2026
Today is International 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Day! @PolicyWise.com is proud to share our new guide on upholding gender-diverse young people's rights. Learn more at: buff.ly/2EUMHmj
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 27/06/2026
As an Alberta early learning and childhood educator, tools to navigate the complexities of cultural diversity can be hard to find. @PolicyWise.com's Spark Guide Resource Hub has you covered with culturally responsive resources to support you at: buff.ly/JtqV9uS
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 27/06/2026
Join @PolicyWise.com in celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day by checking out our resources for fostering inclusive work environments. If you run a café, bar, or restaurant, see our tips for engaging and supporting young adult newcomers: buff.ly/t6n2DWe #SupportNewcomers #InclusiveWorkplaces
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 26/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. Check out the report by Wellstream about how to engage youth in the policy decision making process. Find out what the best strategies are and other key recommendations at: buff.ly/bfvc6pq
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 26/06/2026
Is your non-profit looking to strengthen its ability to anticipate, respond, cope, and recover from internal and external challenges? @PolicyWise.com's Organizational Resilience team can assess your non-profit's adaptability to respond to change. Learn more: buff.ly/qxGw31m
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 25/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. Working with Healthy Aging Alberta, we created asset maps to support their Social Prescribing for Older Adults Program, sharing local resources for easy reference. Find more at: buff.ly/qZU6y21
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 25/06/2026
Discover capacity-building resources for your organization. @PolicyWise.com's Resources for Practice provides a wide selection of free resources that we and other organizations have created to enhance policies and practices. Find something new today ➡️ bit.ly/3RlxF8K
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 24/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com shares practical tools to help the social-serving sector thrive together. The Alberta Nonprofit Data Strategy is championing the power of data in its report about Alberta's non-profit sector. Check out the sector’s impact & current challenges: buff.ly/cGoqeCR
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 24/06/2026
Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day! Did you know Alberta is home to over 380,000 francophones? @PolicyWise.com created the Spark Guide, a resourceful tool for early learning and childhood educators to support Francophone Albertan families. Learn more: buff.ly/aYdvpLX
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 23/06/2026
Read our spring newsletter! Check out our latest research and new resources to improve data collaborations in the fight against youth homelessness: buff.ly/JScnJtJ Stay up to date by signing up for our newsletter now: bit.ly/3LoSvhD
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 23/06/2026
Join @PolicyWise.com in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day by checking out our five actions to provide more opportunities for women and create a fair, sustainable future in Alberta's renewable energy industry. Learn more: buff.ly/mOTX9jZ
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 22/06/2026
New research from @PolicyWise.com and our partners shows how youth-centred information practices can strengthen communication, respect youth choices, and support efforts to prevent youth homelessness. Explore how this research can help your work: buff.ly/2gfosue
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 21/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative’s “Brain Story” teaches about brain health, demonstrating how early experiences get built into our brains & bodies to influence lifelong health. Find more at: buff.ly/LiKZb2m
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 21/06/2026
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! We're excited to share resources that empower Indigenous communities and their collaborators. Check out how we teamed up with Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society to support Indigenous children and families: buff.ly/uB8FVoS #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 20/06/2026
When youth experience homelessness, the information they give to service providers rarely travels with them. Learn how @PolicyWise.com and our partners are working to find solutions for organizations to collaborate and share data to prevent youth homelessness: buff.ly/HGEm0Zt
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 20/06/2026
We are sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Needs Assessment Report addresses mental health inequity in Canada by integrating a comprehensive equity framework for mental health policy and programming. Find more at: buff.ly/6YcO7xi
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 19/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing 5 new resources we created with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention to help rural communities working to improve mental health understand the difference they make. Learn more: buff.ly/uuO3l3F
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 19/06/2026
Inclusive workplaces create happier teams and stronger businesses! With free resources from @PolicyWise.com's Building Inclusive Workplaces, Alberta’s food and beverage sector can recruit, support, and retain newcomer young adults. Learn more at: buff.ly/xXWq8F5
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 18/06/2026
Recognizing service providers’ need for evidence-based information to help gender-diverse youth and their families, @PolicyWise.com's latest initiative is sharing research and resources. Learn more at: bit.ly/4id6rvR
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 18/06/2026
Are you an Alberta early learning and childhood educator interested in enhancing your intercultural skills and supporting culturally diverse families? Check out culturally responsive resources from our Spark Guide Resource Hub at: buff.ly/8FbZz9i
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 17/06/2026
More affordable child care has improved employment opportunities for mothers, but many still face barriers related to caregiving and lower earnings. That is why we are sharing CIBC Economics' report on the "motherhood penalty." Dive into the data at: buff.ly/KvntjlK
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 17/06/2026
When more than one service supports the same young person who is homeless, teams need a clear way to coordinate support while protecting privacy. Learn how identifying and mitigating risk can support responsible data sharing: buff.ly/7OQHqsy
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 16/06/2026
Want a deeper understanding of your organization's strengths and vulnerabilities? Take advantage of @PolicyWise.com's Organizational Resilience initiative. Assess your present situation, planning, leadership, and resource management. Learn more: bit.ly/3Q1mDD4
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 16/06/2026
Pride Month is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ communities & share resources to support gender-diverse youth. Our Affirming Youth Through Social & Legal Transition guide helps service providers to support gender-diverse youth navigate changes like names & identity documents. 1/2
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 15/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing research and resources to empower providers serving gender-diverse youth. @egalecanada.bsky.social sought to understand the employment landscape of Canadian Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people. Check out their report and summary here: bit.ly/3xqbshS.
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 15/06/2026
June is National Indigenous History Month! We're excited to share resources for Indigenous communities and their collaborators. A report by the Assembly of Seven Generations & @nafc-anca.bsky.social shares the workplace experiences of urban Indigenous youth and suggestions for employers. 1/2
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 14/06/2026
Explore @PolicyWise.com's Resources for Practice and discover resources for your non-profit. We provide a wide selection of resources developed by us and other organizations. All resources are freely available to use and share. Find something new today ➡️ bit.ly/3RlxF8K
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 14/06/2026
Fatherhood is a journey filled with laughter, lessons, and love. Whether you're a dad or celebrating one, take a moment to appreciate the incredible role fathers play in our lives. Happy Father’s Day from @PolicyWise.com!
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 13/06/2026
We are sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion's Toolkit shares lessons from a roundtable discussion on organizational responses to social justice issues with Region of Peel, Deloitte, and @hyundaicanada.bsky.social at: buff.ly/SlryA3h
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 13/06/2026
Read our spring newsletter! Check out our latest research and new resources to improve data collaborations in the fight against youth homelessness: buff.ly/FD7fX34 Stay up to date by signing up for our newsletter now: bit.ly/3LoSvhD
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 12/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. KCI’s report on the future of fundraising analyzes the pandemic's transformative impact on the charitable and non-profit sector. Read more at: buff.ly/exosYSK
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 12/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing five actions Alberta’s green energy sector can take to create more equitable opportunities. Learn how Alberta can lead the way in creating a sustainable and equitable future at: buff.ly/mOTX9jZ
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PolicyWise for Children & Families @policywise.com · 11/06/2026
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. The Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative's report shares the first-hand experiences of ethnocultural parents securing early learning and child care in Edmonton. Learn more at: buff.ly/9AuddLk
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