Family Supports

Programs and Services

Alberta Employment and Immigration 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