Resources Archive - PolicyWise for Children & Families

Youth Suicide Prevention Research for Building Strength, Inspiring Hope

PolicyWise provided grants to four research teams dedicated to youth suicide prevention. Learn about the projects, their findings, and how to apply them to practice.

Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Strives for Meaningful Change

PolicyWise worked with the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre to revise their theory of change. We also helped them develop an evaluation framework to guide their work. Learn more about this work and how to adapt it to benefit children and families!

Promoting a Resilient Non-Profit Sector

Find out more about how organizational resilience can strengthen the well-being of the social-serving sector. In this resources you’ll find more information about organizational resilience and how your non-profit can get involved!

PolicyWise Newsletter – December 2021

Fostering Change Through Community-Led Collaboration Youth mental health is a priority in Alberta and across Canada. Fifteen to 25-year olds report the highest

Opportunity Youth Employment in Alberta

Opportunity Youth are among those hardest hit by the pandemic. They face barriers to employment, training, and education. Find resources, calls to action, and information on how to ensure successful futures for Opportunity Youth in Alberta!

Policy Priorities for Child & Youth Well-Being

At PolicyWise we believe child and youth well-being should be a policy priority. Prior to the pandemic, Canada ranked 30th out of 38 rich countries on

Well-Being Is Our Foundation

We understand well-being to be a holistic concept characterized by balance and interconnection of the social, physical, emotional, cognitive, environmental, and spiritual elements of life for children and youth, families, and communities.

A Snapshot of Mental Health Services & Needs of Emerging Adults in Greater Calgary

PW conducted a project to better understand the mental health landscape for emerging adults in the Calgary area.