The Child and Youth Well-being Review panel has submitted recommendations the government based on research and feedback from Albertans about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth.
CALGARY On-again, off-again in-person schooling, cancelled activities and many other health restrictions have reshaped the lives of Alberta families for more than a year. Now, the provincial government is looking into the full scope of the psychological, social, educational and physical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alberta s youth. Officials say the current situation has deeply affected all Albertans and children and youth are no exception. Preliminary research has shown increased anxiety, mental health concerns and young kids not meeting developmental milestones. We want to know what that looks like and what we can do about it, said Minister of Children s Services Rebecca Schulz in a release.
A brighter future for kids now and beyond the pandemic
The government wants to hear from Albertans, review available data and expertise, and ensure government and community supports are working for kids and families.
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The Child and Youth Well-Being Review panel, co-chaired by MLA for Calgary-South East Matt Jones and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz, will work to understand the full scope of the psychological, social, educational and physical impacts resulting from and related to the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth.