Government of Alberta Announces $1 million Increase in Funding for Family Resource Networks

The Government of Alberta has announced an increase in funding for Family Resource Networks aimed at “increasing access to mental health and well-being supports for vulnerable children and youth”. The $1 million increase has been allocated to three agencies that provide in-person and virtual counselling sessions. At the same time, “an additional $800,000 is being provided directly to a number of northern FRNs and the eight Métis Settlements in Alberta so they can make their supports more accessible to more remote rural communities”. This is a welcome increase in funding that will support the nonprofit sector, individuals, and communities across Alberta.