Structure

There are 10 Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs) in Alberta.

Each of these regional authorities 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 the CFSA and ensures the regional system runs effectively.

CFSA staff report to the authority through the CEO and are Government of Alberta employees.

Authorities also contract with community-based agencies for the provision of services.

Responsibilities

Each 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