Connections by NCSA Android

Connections by NCSA

Connections is designed for Alberta youth transitioning to adulthood.

Features & Capabilities

Connections App by NCSA

Start scrolling! Learn how to find an Elder, a recipe or how to do your taxes. The Connections App is designed for Alberta youth and young adults aged 14-26 who are transitioning to adulthood from government care. The App features articles, how-to comics, videos and tips.


The App content and messaging has been guided by Indigenous Elders, Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) program staff and Alberta Children’s Services staff and caseworkers. Connections provides over 150 resources in 17 topics areas, including Housing, Education, Mental Health, Money, Food and Transition to Adulthood.

App features include the ability for youth to Add Supports, set appointments and get notifications. There is quick access to Mental Health and Emergency information that encourages users to reach out to those who can help them. Youth can search key words and Heart their favourite articles.

Connections is beautifully designed, rich with illustrations and includes a graphic novel style How-To Series that includes How To Get Gas, How to Do your Taxes, How to use Your Stove and How to Do Laundry.

Developed in close consultation with youth in care/formerly in care, support workers and the Office of the Child and Youth advocate, articles include:

Getting Set up in Your New Apartment
Tips for Writing Emails
Getting an Alberta ID Card
Opening a Bank Account
Advancing Futures Bursary
Cheap and Easy Recipes
Relationship with your Caseworker
Do I need Tenant Insurance?

The Connections App was created by Native Counselling Services of Alberta in partnership with the Alberta Ministry of Children’s Services.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Downloads:
657 3
Version:
1.2.4 Last updated: 2025-09-15
Version code:
124
Creation date:
2021-06-07
Publisher country:
CA CA
Permissions:
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
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Size:
53.51MB
Email:
ty*****@liftinteractive.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncsa.ncsa
Email:
ty*****@liftinteractive.com
Website:
https://connections.ncsa.ca/

User Reviews

This looks like a great resource app, but it keeps stopping and closing on my Android phone. I will give more stars when this is fixed, thanks.
by Ol*****, 2024-05-11

The app won't work for my phone nor my computer.
by Co*****, 2023-09-07
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