Standing together to protect children and youth in Lloydminster
August 21, 2025
United Conservatives are increasing funding for eight child and youth advocacy centres by $330,000 to better address the rising caseloads of children and youth experiencing abuse in
Alberta. This brings the total amount of money invested in these centres in 2025 to $3.7 million.
The Little Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Lloydminster will be receiving over $47,000 as a part of this targeted investment. This organization works to improve the individual and
community’s response to violence through education, awareness, and strong partnerships.
“Organizations like the Little Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre provide crucial services to the children and youth of our communities who have suffered potentially life-altering hardships. I am pleased that our government is prioritizing their health with these investments.” Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermillion-Lloydminster-Wainwright
Child and youth advocacy centres bring together law enforcement agencies and community partners in a child-friendly environment to provide services such as mental health, medical, and
legal supports to children and youth who experience physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and/or neglect.
There are eight provincially funded centres located throughout the province, including Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge, and
Medicine Hat.
”Alberta has been a leader in creating safe places for children and youth who have experienced abuse. Centres like Zebra Centre and Luna Centre were among the first of their kind in Canada,
and they continue to give hope and healing to thousands of children, youth and their families. This new funding will help them, and six other centres across Alberta, keep providing the critical
support to protect children and youth.” Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services
This funding represents another step in helping to ensure Alberta is the safest place to live, work, and raise a family. It builds on the recent release of Building on our Strengths, Alberta’s
10-Year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence, which outlines how the province will work to prevent gender-based violence, support those impacted, and ensure those committing these
crimes are held to account.
If you see something that worries you, don’t wait. Report concerns by calling the 24/7 Child Intervention Line at 1-800-638-0715.
Quick facts
The following centres received funding increases:
o Waypoints Community Services Association (Fort McMurray) $13,490
o Little Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (Lloydminster) $47,215
o Caribou Child and Youth Centre (Grande Prairie) $10,118
o Sanare Centre (Medicine Hat) $60,705
o Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (Lethbridge) $60,705
o Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (Red Deer) $43,844
o Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (Edmonton) $50,588
o Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (Calgary) $50,588
