2024 State of Child Wellbeing Launch

The Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, home of Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, located on RDP's main campus

The 2024 State of Child Wellbeing Launch, set for April 12 at Red Deer Polytechnic's Cenovus Energy Learning Commons, brings together key stakeholders across government, healthcare, education, law enforcement and community organizations to focus on child wellbeing in Central Alberta. Hosted by the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and Red Deer Polytechnic, the event aims to foster policy development, community engagement, and sector-wide collaboration. Highlights include keynotes, panel discussions and networking opportunities. This initiative strives to establish a comprehensive approach to child wellbeing, leveraging expertise and resources from various sectors to create impactful community and governmental partnerships. 

Join us April 12th at RDP's Cenovus Energy Learning Common 

Speakers: 

  • Dale McFee, Chief of Police, Edmonton Police Service 
  • Sheldon Kennedy, Advocate & Canadian Hero 
  • Dr. Alina Turner, CEO, HelpSeeker Technologies 

 Why Attend? 

  • Discover new data on over 100 communities in Central Alberta alongside best practices and innovative solutions. 
  • Gain insights into child wellbeing policies through discussions with policymakers and experts. 
  • Connect with partners, share success stories, and explore collaboration opportunities. 

Agenda Sneak Peek: 

  • 8:00 AM Continental breakfast 
  • 8:30 AM Keynotes on Child Wellbeing & Report 
  • 9:00 AM Policy and Community Panels 
  • 10:00 AM Networking Opportunity 

*Media Scrum: Representatives will be available to media at 10:00 AM. 

About the event
Friday, Apr 12 | 8:00 - 11:00 am
RDP