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The staff and academics at the Centre for Transformation bring diverse experiences and viewpoints to family justice system transformation.
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Looking for legal and social supports?
The Centre for Transformation focuses on system change and does not provide individuals and families with legal or social service supports. However, here are some organizations who may be able to help:
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the Government of Alberta and local municipalities or Métis Settlements. Together, they fund and support programs that strengthen individuals, families and communities through prevention. FCSS programs are designed locally and focus on early intervention, community involvement and long-term well-being.
Family Resource Networks (FRNs) provide supports and services to help Alberta families become resilient, strong and healthy. Agencies within the FRN program deliver prevention and early intervention services and supports for children and youth aged 0 to 18 and their families.
The Alberta Family Resolution Hub is an online digital tool designed to provide relevant family law information and guide users to appropriate resources to help resolve family disputes. The Hub is for anyone wanting to learn more about options to resolve their family disputes, especially people who don’t have lawyers.
ACWS is the provincial network organization of domestic violence shelters in Alberta.
You can also access many community-based supports and services by calling 211 or visiting ab.211.ca.
211 helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text, or chat. The service is free, confidential, and available in over 170 languages over the phone.
Legal clinics in Alberta are non-profit organizations that provide free legal advice, advocacy, information, referral, and support when income poses a barrier to accessing justice. These organizations are solutions-focused, value-based, and grounded in justice, community, accessibility, and accountability. Below is a list of organizations.
Legal Aid Alberta may be able to provide assistance in a family law matter.
CPLEA, a not-for-profit organization committed to making the law understandable for and freely accessible to Albertans, has a resource website for family law.
Student Legal Assistance (https://slacalgary.com) are pro-bono legal clinics that provides legal information and representation to low-income residents of Calgary and the surrounding area.
In Calgary, SLA is staffed primarily by current University of Calgary law students. Click here to find out more
In Edmonton the pro-bono legal clinic is mainly run by University of Alberta law students. Click here to find out more
Source for Alternative Dispute Resolution information, resources and expertise in Alberta.
AFMS advocates resolution of family conflict through the use of mediation by qualified professionals