A Brief Overview of Child Intervention Services in Alberta - LawNow Magazine

A Brief Overview of Child Intervention Services in Alberta - LawNow Magazine

The protection of children through government intervention services in Alberta is governed by the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA). This article focuses on the CYFEA; however, it is important to note that, on January 1, 2020, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (“the Federal Act”) came into force. The Federal Act recognizes the right of Indigenous Governing Bodies to create their own chil…