Structure

Central Alberta Child & Family Services is one of 10 Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSA's) in Alberta.

Central Alberta CFSA is led by a community board whose members are chosen from the community and appointed by the Minister of Children and Youth Services. The community members serving on this board provide strong leadership and work closely with communities in the region.

The board's policies and decisions are implemented by the authority's chief executive officer, who also manages the daily operations of Central Alberta CFSA and ensures the regional system runs effectively.

Central Alberta CFSA staff report to the authority through the chief executive officer and are Government of Alberta employees.

Central Alberta CFSA also partners with community-based agencies through contracts for the provision of services.

Responsibilities

Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority:

• Assesses needs, sets priorities, plans, allocates resources, and manages the provision of services to children, families and other community members in the region
• Ensures that children and families have reasonable access to quality services
• Ensures that provincial policies and standards are followed in the region
• Monitors and assesses the provision of child and family services
• Works with other CFSAs, public and private bodies, and government to coordinate services for children and families.