Introducing culturally responsive child care resources and guides to support gender-diverse youth and their families
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Introducing culturally responsive resources for child care workers
Designed with early childhood educators and program leaders in mind, PolicyWise has introduced the Spark Resource Hub. It offers a wealth of resources to promote culturally responsive practices in child care. The resources provide timely, relevant information and practical tools to enhance culturally responsive care throughout Alberta.
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3 new guides to support gender-diverse youth and their families
It can be hard for families of gender-diverse youth to navigate social, legal, medical, and mental health systems as their youth transitions their gender. This is why PolicyWise has created three new guides that provide information and resources for social-service providers in Alberta so they can support gender-diverse youth and their families.
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New from Resources for Practice

Check out the latest resources shared on our Resources for Practice website.
Race and gender in the workplace: A backgrounder
Race and gender in the workplace: A backgrounder
WomanACT wrote a brief report about how racial and gender discrimination combine to affect jobs for Indigenous, Black, and other racialized women in Canada. The brief explains how these forms of discrimination make it harder for these women to get jobs and have fair experiences at work.
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Queering gender-based violence prevention & pesponse in Canada
Queering gender-based violence prevention and response in Canada
A report by Canadian Women’s Foundation and Wisdom2Action highlights the challenges the 2SLGBTQ+ community face with gender-based violence.

The report looks at the services available, what gaps remain, and what is working well. It also gives ideas on how to prevent gender-based violence and better support survivors in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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The lived experiences of trans & nonbinary youth in Alberta
The lived experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta
Dr. Kristopher Wells and his team at MacEwan University wrote a report about the experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta. The report talks about what supports are available to these youth. It also highlights the challenges they face, focusing on safety, health care, mental health, and schools.
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The risks and warning signs of suicide among older adults
The risks and warning signs of suicide among older adults
Concerned about an older adult's mental health? The Mental Health Commission of Canada's fact sheet provides insights into the risks and warning signs of suicide among older adults. It highlights protective factors that can reduce the risk, such as maintaining good physical and mental health, fostering strong relationships, having a sense of purpose, and restricting access to lethal means.
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Annual Report Stories

2023-24 Annual Report Feature Image

In case you missed it, we released our Annual Impact Report in September.

Below are five stories from the report that highlight how our work embodies our values and impacts those we collaborate with, and how we navigated significant changes throughout the year.
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