With over three decades of experience in Child Welfare, Alison retired in 2017 from her role as Executive Director of Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region. She remains dedicated to a community-based approach to Child Welfare and committed to the pursuit of a community where children and families can flourish. Alison is a firm believer in the strength of community partnerships.Alison is a Master Trainer and Curriculum Developer and has served as a Child Welfare Consultant to groups such as Alberta’s Children’s Services and Invest in Kids Canada. Her areas of expertise include: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Service Planning, Development of Child Protection Standards and Community Capacity Building.