# Connections by NCSA

> Connections by NCSA (iPhone/iPad app by Native Counselling Services of Alberta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-by-ncsa/id1560206793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Native Counselling Services of Alberta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560206795)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-17
- Data updated: 2025-11-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-by-ncsa/id1560206793/reviews.md

## What is Connections by NCSA?

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.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2024-08-30

This version addresses bug fixes and stability issues.

### 1.2 — 2023-10-21

Thanks for using Connections by NCSA! We want to make your experience even better - this version fixes graphical and download issues.

### 1.1.10 — 2022-11-03

We have made some updates to make your NCSA Connections experience better. This last update includes:
Options for automatic updates
Enhanced data usage options
Resource Share functionality
Background Image functionality
Development packages, device and OS updates
My Supports/Add a Support - change all fields other than 'name' to not mandatory
Upgraded loading/download screen

### 1.0.1 — 2021-06-19

Local storage upgrade

### 1.0 — 2021-06-17

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Connections by NCSA

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tyfu CfW](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyfu-cfw/id1478675040) | — | Free | Education |
| [o(kg)ee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okgee/id1525590101) | 4.5 (2) | $1.99 | Education |
| [Plains Cree Conversation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plains-cree-conversation/id1576446734) | — | Free | Education |
| [Uncertainty Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncertainty-calculator/id1170905440) | 5.0 (1) | $3.99 | Education |
| [Birdathon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdathon/id1211977440) | 4.7 (14) | Free | Education |
| [阅燃](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1186238420) | — | Free | Education |

## Related topics

[connections by ncsa](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/connections-by-ncsa)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2025-11-30.*