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PolicyWise issues RFP for Brand and Website Redesign

PolicyWise for Children & Families seeks an experienced partner for a brand and website redesign, with proposals due by September 28, 2026.

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Identifying and mitigating risk in youth homelessness data sharing

Risk is often where data-sharing conversations slow down. Learn how organizations can identify and mitigate risk in ways that protect privacy, support trust, and strengthen coordination for youth homelessness services.

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New research shows how youth-centred information practices can help prevent youth homelessness

New research by PolicyWise and our partners highlights how trust, consent, and youth-centred information practices can strengthen efforts to prevent youth homelessness.

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Establishing purpose and intention in youth homelessness data sharing

Learn why establishing purpose and intention is the first step in youth homelessness data sharing, and how it helps services decide what information to share and how to work together.

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Building the foundations for responsible data sharing for youth homelessness services and prevention

Learn how PolicyWise’s pilot project built the foundations for responsible data sharing, and what we learned about its potential to improve access to services that prevent youth homelessness.

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Create impact by joining our Board of Directors!

PolicyWise is seeking up to three individuals residing in Canada to create impact by joining our Board of Directors this fall.

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New research points to childhood roots of youth homelessness

New research from PolicyWise explores the childhood roots of youth homelessness and outlines early prevention opportunities for those working with youth, government, and the social sector.

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What BC and Calgary are teaching Canada about building data infrastructure to prevent youth homelessness

PolicyWise is sharing what it learned building data infrastructure for youth homelessness prevention in BC and Calgary.

5 Considerations for Data Sharing in Youth Homelessness Services

Discover PolicyWise’s 5 considerations for data sharing that can help organizations better support youth experiencing homelessness.

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Wanted: Alberta food & beverage leaders to help build welcoming workplace

Alberta food and beverage leaders, join PolicyWise for a free 1.5-hour virtual session for to shape welcoming workplace training. Learn how you can share your expertise! Register by Mar. 18, 2026.