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Alberta cost control framework and for-profit expansion plan

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As part of the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care `Agreement, signed in November 2021, the Cost Control Framework and For-Profit Expansion Plan supports the growth of affordable child... More ≫

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As part of the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care `Agreement, signed in November 2021, the Cost Control Framework and For-Profit Expansion Plan supports the growth of affordable child care spaces in licensed private programs while ensuring the sound and reasonable use of public funds by licensed child care providers.

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Alberta Child and Youth Well-being action plan

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Sets out the 10 recommendations established by the Child and Youth Well-Being Panel to help support the well-being of children and youth impacted by COVID-19. The expert advisory panel was... More ≫

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Sets out the 10 recommendations established by the Child and Youth Well-Being Panel to help support the well-being of children and youth impacted by COVID-19. The expert advisory panel was appointed in May 2021 to better understand the full scope of the psychological, social, educational, and physical effects on children and youth of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : evaluation framework

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports... More ≫

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports provincial implementation of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework by serving as a platform for ongoing monitoring, adaptation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation Framework will ensure the desired outcomes identified in the Well-being and Resiliency Framework are clearly articulated to be specific, measurable, reasonably achievable, relevant and timely. The Evaluation Framework includes indicators and measures for the defined continuum of services; processes to measure and report on outcomes and effectiveness of wellbeing and resilience programs provincially; and supports regular reporting on the achievement of the overarching outcome of helping children and youth be safe and reach their full potential.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework

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The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework is a development and delivery plan for training to ensure Children's Services staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver culturally... More ≫

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The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework is a development and delivery plan for training to ensure Children's Services staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver culturally appropriate support, services and programs to Indigenous children, youth, families and communities. The framework supports government's response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples calling for more education to public servants on Indigenous history, treaties and residential schools.

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Kids first: building Alberta's capacity to support children : a strategic framework for change

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This strategic framework presents a set of principles and strategies that will drive the government's approach to ensuring children in Alberta have the support they need to reach their personal potential. More ≫

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This strategic framework presents a set of principles and strategies that will drive the government's approach to ensuring children in Alberta have the support they need to reach their personal potential.

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