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Findings of the external expert panel regarding the death of a young child : closing the inter-systems gaps to keep Alberta’s children safe

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Presents the findings and recommendations of an independent expert panel appointed by the Minister of Children and Youth Services to examine the circumstances around and Ministry’s involvement... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations of an independent expert panel appointed by the Minister of Children and Youth Services to examine the circumstances around and Ministry’s involvement with the death of a child which occurred in May 2010.

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Provincial safety planning review : representative sample analysis [Interim report]

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Reports on the results of a provincial safety planning analysis conducted in May and June 2011 on all active files involving children age six and under. The analysis was conducted to determine... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a provincial safety planning analysis conducted in May and June 2011 on all active files involving children age six and under. The analysis was conducted to determine whether appropriate safety planning had occurred for these children and to ensure this planning was documented on the child's file.

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Government action plan to address external panel recommendations

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From May to August, 2011, an external panel examined the circumstances of the 2010 death of a 14-month-old child in Calgary. Government of Alberta action plan as response to document entitled:... More ≫

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From May to August, 2011, an external panel examined the circumstances of the 2010 death of a 14-month-old child in Calgary. Government of Alberta action plan as response to document entitled: Findings of the External Expert Panel Regarding the Death of a Young Child: closing the inter-systems gaps to keep Alberta's children safe

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Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future

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The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs),... More ≫

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The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs), Representatives of First Nations served by Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs), and Co-Chairs of Child and Family Services Authorities. The first meeting on June 17, 2010 provided the impetus for action on several important topics: the role of the First Nations Designate, also referred to as the Band Designate; the review of cultural training within the Ministry; and a Memorandum of Understanding for services to Aboriginal children, youth and families in the Province of Alberta. At the Gathering on June 3, 2011, Chairs and Co-Chairs were provided an update on the significant progress made on these three initiatives.

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Children and Youth Services annual report [2009 - 2011]

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This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison... More ≫

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This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the Ministry business plan. This Ministry annual report also includes: The financial statements of entities making up the Ministry, including the Department of Children and Youth Services and the 10 Child and Family Services Authorities for which the Minister is responsible. Other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Government Accountability Act, either as separate reports or as a part of the financial statements, to the extent that the Ministry has anything to report.

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Government response to the Child Intervention System review

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Government's response to report "Closing the gap between vision and reality : strengthening accountability, adaptability and continuous improvement in Alberta's child intervention system"

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Alberta Children and Youth Services : Albertans' perceptions of family violence and bullying survey 2010

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Ipsos Reid conducted a total of 977 telephone interviews with Albertans aged 16 years and older between January 6th and February 16th, 2010. This report presents a summary of key research findings... More ≫

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Ipsos Reid conducted a total of 977 telephone interviews with Albertans aged 16 years and older between January 6th and February 16th, 2010. This report presents a summary of key research findings and recommendations.

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Kinship care review report

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This report provides an overview of the kinship care program in Alberta and considers evidence-based leading practice and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, highlighting what is working well and... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the kinship care program in Alberta and considers evidence-based leading practice and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, highlighting what is working well and providing recommendations for continued improvement.

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Review of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process : report and recommendations

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Alberta Children and Youth Services initiated a formal review of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Program's Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process in December 2008. The review was... More ≫

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Alberta Children and Youth Services initiated a formal review of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Program's Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process in December 2008. The review was intended to assess the experiences of parents and other stakeholders with the MDT process, to identify what is working well, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

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Foster care review report

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In response to the death of a foster child in January 2007, the Minister of Alberta Children's Services called for a review to examine the circumstances surrounding this death and to assess... More ≫

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In response to the death of a foster child in January 2007, the Minister of Alberta Children's Services called for a review to examine the circumstances surrounding this death and to assess Alberta's foster care practice and standards. A board of experts was appointed to explore broad practice themes relating to the foster care program, which emerged through a review of specific case circumstances, program information and leading practices in Alberta and other jurisdictions. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the review board. It also presents a future vision for foster care in Alberta developed by the board, which is intended to serve as a guideline for future enhancement and refinements to the foster care system.

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