The Alberta government is supporting the Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services (LSAS) youth centre through a portion of provincial funding.
The Little Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Lloydminster will receive $47,000 of the total $330,000 distributed by the province. They work to improve the individual and community’s response to violence through education, awareness and strong partnerships.
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“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,” said Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermillion-Lloydminster-Wainwright. “I am pleased that our government is prioritizing their health with these investments.”
A total of eight centres received support including, Fort McMurray, Grand Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
These child and youth advocacy centres bring together law enforcement agencies and community partners in a child-friendly environment. They provide services such as mental health, medical and legal supports to children and youth who experience physical, emotional or sexual abuse and/or neglect.
This round of funding brings the total amount of money invested in these centres to $3.7 million in 2025.
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