Family Supports

Programs and Services

The Ministry administers a number of programs to help unemployed or low income individuals and families get the employment, financial and social support they need. Services range from child support and health benefits to financial support for basic living needs and career training.

Alberta Works

Helps unemployed people find and keep jobs, helps low-income Albertans cover their basic costs of living and helps employers meet their need for skilled workers ... more
 

Alberta Works..for farmers

Helps farm families through brief periods of financial difficulty ... more
 

Child Support Services

Helps single parents and parents living in blended families get the legal agreements or court orders they need to obtain child support ... more
 

Health Benefits

Provides health benefits for families who are eligible for income support ... more
 

Income Support

Provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter ... more
 

National Child Benefit

Provides support to low-income families with children ... more

 

Created: 2007-03-26
Modified: 2011-08-10
PID: 4338