Caregivers Alberta is a non-profit organization founded in 2001, by a group of caregivers

who realized the need for support, education, and a network to assist in them in their role as
caregivers (Caregivers Alberta- History).
The mission of Caregivers Alberta is “to empower caregivers and promote their well
being”; with their vision being “an Alberta where caregivers are valued and supported” (Alberta
Caregivers Association Strategic Framework 2013-2016). To support the vision, and mission of
the organization, Caregivers Alberta also upholds the following beliefs:
● The caregiver identity
● Supporting caregivers
● Public policy and service systems
(Alberta Caregivers Association Strategic Framework 2013-2016)

Underlying these beliefs, Caregivers Alberta has a developed principles of practice in order to
enable action and direction for their organization. The principles of practice are:
● Caregivers should drive the development of programs for caregivers
● The focus of all programs must be the well-being and quality of life of caregivers
themselves
● The needs of the caregivers are the primary consideration in everything we do
● Caregiver experiences inform our work
● [Caregivers Alberta] must be accessible to all caregivers in Alberta, regardless of
situation, background, or location
● [Caregivers Alberta] will respond to all requests in a timely, effective, and compassionate
manner
(Alberta Caregivers Association Strategic Framework 2013-2016)

Caregivers Alberta has committed to achieving the following five strategic goals:
1. Raise the profile of and public support for caregivers, their issues and Caregivers Alberta
2. Provide programs that meet the information, education support, networking and advocacy
needs of individual caregivers
3. Influence and affect systems change at all levels to recognize caregivers and address their
needs
 4. Expand the reach of Caregivers Alberta to support communities and their caregivers
throughout Alberta
5. Ensure the growth, sustainability, relevance and effectiveness of Caregivers Alberta
(Caregivers Alberta- Strategic Plan)

Caregivers Alberta is a non-profit organization, with the aim to support caregivers across the
province. They differentiate themselves by providing supports to caregivers and through their
unique offerings mix, including resources and a phone support line