Access to Justice Week: Safer at Home Panel Discussion
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Access to Justice Week: Safer at Home Panel Discussion

A spotlight on newborn apprehensions in Alberta

By Family Advocacy Support Centre

Date and time

Wed, Feb 5, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Location

Carya Village Commons

610 8 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0M1 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Safer at Home: Shining a Light on Newborn Apprehensions in Alberta
Join us during Access to Justice Week for an in-depth conversation on the ongoing issue of newborn apprehensions in Alberta. While the practice of birth alerts officially ended in 2019, parents across the province still face the devastating reality of having their newborns removed at birth—often with far-reaching effects on maternal mental health, families, and communities.

Featuring a diverse panel of parents with lived experience as well as professionals in healthcare and legal sectors, this event will examine why these practices persist, how they represent a critical access to justice issue, and what changes are needed to achieve systemic transformation.

Through open dialogue and firsthand stories, Safer at Home seeks to raise awareness, promote accountability, and advocate for a future where families have all they need to keep their children safe and thriving at home.


Doors open at 1:00pm.

Panel begins 1:30pm.

Organized by

Disrupting the intergenerational cycle of child welfare involvement.

We strive to strengthen the ecosystem of support for families impacted by the child welfare system, by reducing barriers and increasing access to legal information, advocacy, and resources.

Free