2024 Alberta Child and Family Poverty Report Card
October 8, 2025
Public Interest Alberta and the Alberta College of Social Workers have released the 2024 Alberta Child and Family Poverty Report Card, as part of the national Campaign 2000 initiative. Drawing on the latest tax data and census information, the report examines how poverty continues to affect children and families across the province, while also highlighting key policy gaps and opportunities for action.
The findings reveal that child poverty in Alberta remains persistently high, with thousands of children lacking access to basic needs such as safe housing, nutritious food, and affordable child care. Families continue to face rising costs, stagnant wages, and inadequate income supports. The report calls for urgent policy action to ensure that all children have the resources they need to thrive, including investments in affordable housing, comprehensive child care, income security measures, and targeted support for marginalized communities.